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Stratos17 · Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 372 Location: Bristol, Ct.

This subject gets tons of attention. Havent had one for two years. I figured the factory motor bracket is there and designed for a reason. The only problem is once I replaced my steering cables the motor would lay right over on a sharp turn. At that point I started to research "Transom Savers" I thought if I can somehow secure the steering I'd be OK. With dual cables its about in possible unless you strap the motor.

The conventional "Transom Savers" that attach the lower unit to the trailer seemed funky to me. Why have you motor stabilized to your trailer. even though it is straped together it just seems wrong. On the roads around here you cant tell me that those ten foot bunk boards dont flex which puts some pressure right on your lower unit.

The factory engine "towing bracket" seems to do the right thing...stabilizes up and down movement but does nothing for side to side. Keeps the motor off your trim cylinders. Does a super shitty job keeping your motor from shaking side to side.

So....I purchased a " Lock N Haul" simple easy holds motor tighter to the boat than any other conventional Transom Saver I have owned or seen.

Just wondering what other "fishtalkers" are using and what your opinions are

I can say this...so far there is a noticable difference in towing and stability

Here is a cool you tube Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlX1ovPjPNg

Johnny Skeeter · Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 700 Location: Vernon Ct

I bought these two plastic thingies (real technical) that you "clip" over the bar that the motor turns over..it prevents any movement of the engine during trailering,bought them at reynolds...
John
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Stratos17 · Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 372 Location: Bristol, Ct.

John,

I've seen those. I think they can only be used on Hydraulic steering. Do you use the motor bracket?

slimecoat · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 1576 Location: Newington, CT.

My partner and I both use the transom savers. He uses it on his Nitro 901CDX with a 200HP Merc., and I have a small 16 foot Alumacraft with a 40HP Evinrude. We have never had any issues with any side to side motor movement or causing any undue stress to the transom or the trailer diring trailering. Almost everybody I bump into with a full size bass rig uses the transom saver.
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Johnny Skeeter · Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 700 Location: Vernon Ct

Yes i do use a transom saver,but have had them break so use the engine mounts and plastic thingies....
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Bass Sniper · Joined: 05 Feb 2010 Posts: 255 Location: west haven

i like preasure on my lower unit.....
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