hooked! Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hi everyone, I'm looking at a new aluminum boat that will have a 4 stroke merc 115hp outboard on it. Just wondering if I should purchase a transom saver/motor support for trailering it? I plan to keep it at a marina for the season, so I likely won't be trailering that often, and when I do, it won't be a long distance. Any thoughts or advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hi everyone, I'm looking at a new aluminum boat that will have a 4 stroke merc 115hp outboard on it. Just wondering if I should purchase a transom saver/motor support for trailering it? I plan to keep it at a marina for the season, so I likely won't be trailering that often, and when I do, it won't be a long distance. Any thoughts or advice? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker777 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 40 hp e-tec .....I have a transom saver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 no brainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Does everyone really think there's more stress placed on the transome while trailering than when running over a 1 foot chop at full throttle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Its all relative to the frequency of the action. IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 $50 bucks or so to protect a brand new boat that cost thousands... makes sense to me. I use one for a smaller boat then yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 You bet!!! Been running one on my boat for the last 21 years!~!~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT8 smoker craft Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 check this out great video on a new product I am getting one of these for my 90hp merc you can get them here http://vrxfishing.com/motor-mate-outboard-locking-system.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I've got a motor mate, and they're great!!! Very handy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 check this out great video on a new product I am getting one of these for my 90hp merc you can get them here http://vrxfishing.com/motor-mate-outboard-locking-system.html Very handy... percher has been using a similar bracket for years and my e-tec has one built in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBR Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 The reason for a transom saver is while trailering the lower unit is raised and puts a lot og torque load on the transom. So yes it does put mor load on the transom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 NO for the last 27 years........but I only have a 50hp outboard...if it was a big boy motor like you're planning on I probably would have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I always use one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I don't but I trailer the boat 3km a year now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 i have used them for years !!! never had any problems with them or because of using them,and they do protect your motor from bouncing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Does everyone really think there's more stress placed on the transome while trailering than when running over a 1 foot chop at full throttle? Exactly... What a wast of time and money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Exactly... What a wast of time and money... I think you're outnumbered 15-4, it's a no brainer, yes for the transom saver. Some people take better care of their kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Eyes Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I use one and I have a 40hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 My boat/motor came from the factory with a transom saver already installed and I can't imagine Skeeter/Yamaha would do that if it was a waste of money or not advised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMc Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 we have a 20ft aluminum (legend) with the 115 4stroke and that was the first accessory i added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 People freak out when you hold a big Walleye/Pike/Musky up without supporting the weight because it damages the gills........engine's weigh a LITTLE more than that, so imagine what "damage" it can do to a transom if not properly secured.... When you're talking thousands of dollars to repair a ripped off transom/engine... better safe than sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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