Motor position when towing?

[SLP]

Thank you, to all of you for your advice. You all have been very helpful and I really appreciate it. It definitely sounds like a support is the way to go. Now I need to just figure out which type I need.

[GeoFisher]

Transom saver DEFINITELY...........Not only to save the motor, but they are called a TRANSOM SAVER for a reason. Imagine all the force working against the transom with a bouncing motor back there.

If this boat has been used a lot without one, I'd look to see if there are any "issues" with wear and tear on the transom. Trailering with it tilted up without a transom saver puts extreme stress on the transom, the mounting bolts, and all kinds of other stuff back there.

Later,

Geo

[smashdn]

i cant understand why they wouldnt recommend a mechanical support for the motor (transom saver, motor toter etc etc.)

Mercury makes the motor not the transom. Why should they care if your transom gets damaged?


I recommend a transom saver though, to protect the transom of your boat as much to protect the motor.

[alycat]

I'd use a transom brace anyway. Just the amout that the motor bounces around would put undue stress on the transom. Their cheap so what would it hurt.

[Duayne]

Look closely at the trailer just under the motor. Some of the newer trailers do not have rollers in the center. Most standard transom savers are dsigned to fit around a rear roller. It's hard find a way to attach it to the trailer without the roller. I think there are a few out there designed to have a mount added to the rear brace of the trailer to "slot" the transom saver if it's just a cross bar. Also, the motor toter is a good alternate if your trailer can't take a standard transom saver.

[SLP]

Look closely at the trailer just under the motor. Some of the newer trailers do not have rollers in the center. Most standard transom savers are dsigned to fit around a rear roller. It's hard find a way to attach it to the trailer without the roller. I think there are a few out there designed to have a mount added to the rear brace of the trailer to "slot" the transom saver if it's just a cross bar. Also, the motor toter is a good alternate if your trailer can't take a standard transom saver.

Yes, I looked at mine and it does not have a roller on the back, just some type of pad the bottom could glide over without touching the metal.

So I guess I am going to have trouble finding a transom saver

I'll have to try and look up what a Motor Troter is, thanks for the tip.

Why are things never simple

[SLP]

Transom saver DEFINITELY...........Not only to save the motor, but they are called a TRANSOM SAVER for a reason. Imagine all the force working against the transom with a bouncing motor back there.

If this boat has been used a lot without one, I'd look to see if there are any "issues" with wear and tear on the transom. Trailering with it tilted up without a transom saver puts extreme stress on the transom, the mounting bolts, and all kinds of other stuff back there.

Later,

Geo

Thanks for the tip. Luckily It was a new boat so that shouldn't be an issue. However you gave me an indication of what could happen over time if I can't figure out how to secure mine to my trailer.

[hairball]

http://www.lock-n-haul.com/home.html

I just bought one of these. Apparently, some manufacturers are shipping new boats with these installed. The dealer I bought mine from said that all transoms these days are strong enough to support the weight of the motor and you just need to stabilize the motor so it doesn't bounce and also to take the strain off the tilt rams.

[GeoFisher]

Yes, I looked at mine and it does not have a roller on the back, just some type of pad the bottom could glide over without touching the metal.

So I guess I am going to have trouble finding a transom saver

I'll have to try and look up what a Motor Troter is, thanks for the tip.

Why are things never simple

Here is what you need.........It bolts onto the bottom of the trailer......Just like mine.

http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CFoQ8wIwAw

Later,

Geo

[HURRICANEBOB]

Way to simple if it fits your application/motor:

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=THiNwwZf3_s


Webpage: http://www.m-ywedge.com/

[stripernut]

Mercury makes the motor not the transom. Why should they care if your transom gets damaged?


I recommend a transom saver though, to protect the transom of your boat as much to protect the motor.

he said he asked the DEALER.....the dealer doesnt make mercury, but it is their responsibility to steer the customer in the right direction.

[smashdn]

Some of the ones designed to go on the bottom roller also come with the bracket adapter. I picked one up at bass pro when i got my saver thingy.

This isn't rocket surgery. You just mount the bracket and use the pin through the holes in the bracket to hold it in place.