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    Transom Saver

    We're looking at getting a new transom saver for a 150 hp Yamaha V max. What's the best type for that engine and why? Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sweetwater View Post
    We're looking at getting a new transom saver for a 150 hp Yamaha V max. What's the best type for that engine and why? Thanks.
    I would look into the motor mate / swivel ease style, I switched on my merc and love how simple it is. NO more bungee cords to mess with and really locks the motor down.

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    I just put a Motor Mate on my 150 Yamaha Vmax and love it! The motor doesnt move. Easy to install

    http://www.motormateusa.com/

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    Quote Originally Posted by sweetwater View Post
    We're looking at getting a new transom saver for a 150 hp Yamaha V max. What's the best type for that engine and why? Thanks.
    I also went with a motormate on a 200 Optimax Merc,simple to use but starting to wonder about the fact it takes no weight or load off the Transom,any one else have this thought?

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    My fishing partner has a motormate and I have to agree with the rest of the guys, it is much easier to deal with.

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    Quote Originally Posted by barney90 View Post
    I also went with a motormate on a 200 Optimax Merc,simple to use but starting to wonder about the fact it takes no weight or load off the Transom,any one else have this thought?
    I thought the same thing...but talking to people they seem to think its not so much the weight as the bouncing of that weight. This is why I went went from the old transom saver to the motormate....with the motor mate it doesnt move at all!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carter1 View Post
    My fishing partner has a motormate and I have to agree with the rest of the guys, it is much easier to deal with.
    I watched the videos and it seems easy enough to install and effective in it's function. I really like the fact that it's made from stainless and easily stored too. The biggest concern I have is the durability of the internal springs. From what everyone is saying it appears to be best overall option and it doesn't cost much more than other less effective/convenient devices that are on the market.


    Thanks all, I appreciate everyone's input.

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    I think you all will be glad you got it. It's one less thing to misplace

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    Here is the one I use, it's about like the motormate. It's a SwivlEze.
    http://www.basspro.com/SwivlEze-Lock...product/37340/

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