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Transom Saver On Bass Boat
Posted on 2/24/25 at 3:43 pm
Posted on 2/24/25 at 3:43 pm
What you fellas using for a transom saver these days? Boat came with the one that goes to bottom roller on trailer to lower unit. Wondering if I should upgrade to the newer style ones. I’m not a fan of the pressure on my lower unit traveling long distances (4+ hours). Thanks
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Posted on 2/24/25 at 4:08 pm to WillFerrellisking
What kind are you thinking of?
I don’t see a problem with the traditional ones that go on the roller.
I have used a wedge style that goes over one of the trim piston cylinders but after having a few problems with my trim unit my marine mechanic encouraged me to switch to a different type. I have since switched to the kind you referenced that uses the roller on the trailer. My average trip is 2 hours travel each way.
I don’t see a problem with the traditional ones that go on the roller.
I have used a wedge style that goes over one of the trim piston cylinders but after having a few problems with my trim unit my marine mechanic encouraged me to switch to a different type. I have since switched to the kind you referenced that uses the roller on the trailer. My average trip is 2 hours travel each way.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 4:14 pm to Mister Bigfish
quote:That's the only kind that actually do anything. The newer toters just bridge the engine to itself and do nothing for the rotational forces attempting to pull your motor mounts through your transom. At best, they take pressure off your trim components. Multiple reps of boat manufacturers have spoken on it.
I don’t see a problem with the traditional ones that go on the roller.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 4:28 pm to WillFerrellisking
Whats the newer style you're referring to?
As long as the boat is strapped tight to the trailer, the old school ones that go from the lower unit to the back of the trailer are as good as you can do IMO.
As long as the boat is strapped tight to the trailer, the old school ones that go from the lower unit to the back of the trailer are as good as you can do IMO.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 4:44 pm to AlxTgr
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The newer toters just bridge the engine to itself and do nothing for the rotational forces attempting to pull your motor mounts through your transom. At best, they take pressure off your trim components.
Someone showed me their's last year and within 15 seconds of looking it over I thought to myself, "What does that actually do?".
I still use the traditional style to prevent weight bouncing on my transom.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 4:49 pm to WillFerrellisking
It’s an “H” style bracket that connects to motor near mounting hardware and a smooth spot on upper mid motor section just under engine block/cowling.
I’ve always used the old school but if there’s nothing better then I’ll stick with that.
I’ve always used the old school but if there’s nothing better then I’ll stick with that.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 5:20 pm to Clyde Tipton
quote:
What does that actually do
Takes the load off the tilt ram.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 8:43 pm to WillFerrellisking
This is the kind I use, not sure if it's better or not tho tbh
Posted on 2/24/25 at 11:50 pm to John_V
I never put much thought into it, but it would change the geometry a little bit when those gizmos are used. The goal is probably to position the engine where some of the load is going more at an angle into the transom, rather than all of it straight down.
Posted on 2/25/25 at 7:48 am to WillFerrellisking
It's an interesting argument that is played over and over on boating forums.
I still believe that transferring the weight to the trailer is the only real way to "save the transom".
Some argue that the trailer vibration is then transferred up to the motor. Maybe so, but that seems negligible to me. And that's what that rubber piece if for.
Of all the little gadgets used to put near the motor and trim mechanism, you notice none of the use any terminology about saving the transom in their name.
Some people also argue that the transom doesn't need saving. Much less force than what the transom experiences versus being pushed through the water by the outboard.
For Louisiana roads, I'll take the trouble to let the trailer get the brunt.
I still believe that transferring the weight to the trailer is the only real way to "save the transom".
Some argue that the trailer vibration is then transferred up to the motor. Maybe so, but that seems negligible to me. And that's what that rubber piece if for.
Of all the little gadgets used to put near the motor and trim mechanism, you notice none of the use any terminology about saving the transom in their name.
Some people also argue that the transom doesn't need saving. Much less force than what the transom experiences versus being pushed through the water by the outboard.
For Louisiana roads, I'll take the trouble to let the trailer get the brunt.
Posted on 2/25/25 at 9:42 am to WillFerrellisking
quote:
Boat came with the one that goes to bottom roller on trailer to lower unit.
I have this type
quote:
Wondering if I should upgrade to the newer style ones.
Only if you like to spend money.
If the one that came with it works, don't fix it.
Posted on 2/25/25 at 9:42 am to Grassy1
quote:I have read a lot about it and my boat guy has "fiberglass" in his business name. From what I have read from boat manufacturers(Basscat and Ranger) and from speaking with boat guy, it's the mounts that are the biggest concern. All recommend the one that extends to the trailer as long as one uses the transom straps. As said earlier, toters connect the engine to itself. If the transom or mounts are a concern, then toters may actually do more harm that good because one loses any shock absorption provided by the hydraulics.
Some people also argue that the transom doesn't need saving. Much less force than what the transom experiences versus being pushed through the water by the outboard.
Posted on 2/25/25 at 12:02 pm to John_V
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That's the one someone showed me last year.
If anything, it somewhat "centered" the weight of the motor "directly" above the transom.
This post was edited on 2/25/25 at 12:03 pm
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