Transom saver or not?

eye2eye Posted 6/3/2013 7:40 PM (#110308) Subject: Transom saver or not? Member Posts: 40 Location: Kaukauna WI Does every body use a transom saver? Are there any downsides to using one? I heard somewhere they do more harm than good. Shep Posted 6/4/2013 7:37 AM (#110313 - in reply to #110308) Subject: RE: Transom saver or not? Member Posts: 3899 I always used one. I will on my next rig. Buckwheat Posted 6/4/2013 9:38 AM (#110316 - in reply to #110313) Subject: RE: Transom saver or not? Member Posts: 132 Location: Southwest shore Bago It's a must have! stacker Posted 6/4/2013 10:32 AM (#110317 - in reply to #110308) Subject: RE: Transom saver or not? Member Posts: 2445 Location: Fremont, Wisconsin I will weigh in. A transom saver is used for just that, to save the transom any unneeded wear while trailering. The transom straps hold the boat securely to the trailer so it does not bounce around. The transom saver securely holds the motor to the trailer so when the rig bounces down the road, it bounces as one. If you use the kick outs that the motor manufacturer supplies, it will still cantelever and twist the transom of the boat. Transom savers are WORTH IT. Edited by stacker 6/4/2013 10:48 AM Dale Posted 6/4/2013 7:41 PM (#110320 - in reply to #110308) Subject: Re: Transom saver or not? Member Posts: 874 Location: Neenah, WI You better blieve it. Wouldn't go without one. jerry Posted 6/5/2013 9:24 AM (#110322 - in reply to #110308) Subject: Re: Transom saver or not? Member Posts: 2567 Location: Manitowoc, WI Never leave home without it!!! CraigM Posted 6/6/2013 7:24 AM (#110328 - in reply to #110317) Subject: RE: Transom saver or not? Member Posts: 49 I don't often agree with Stacker but he is 100% right on ,on this one . twells Posted 6/6/2013 12:28 PM (#110334 - in reply to #110308) Subject: RE: Transom saver or not? Member Posts: 10 I just switched this year away from a traditional transom saver. Last fall mine had cracked in the craddle (where it sits against the motor). I picked up the M-Y Wedge this year along with the centering clips. So far I like it and seems to be working well. But I would go with at least something for the protection. stacker Posted 6/6/2013 2:32 PM (#110337 - in reply to #110334) Subject: RE: Transom saver or not? Member Posts: 2445 Location: Fremont, Wisconsin I would not recommend the M-Y wedge in lew of a transom saver. In my professional opinion It is a hydraulics saver, not a transom saver. The motor can and will cantelever going down the road and work at twisting the transom. eye2eye Posted 6/9/2013 1:00 PM (#110369 - in reply to #110308) Subject: RE: Transom saver or not? Member Posts: 40 Location: Kaukauna WI Thanks for the input everyone. This is a great place to get answers and good info. I believe I will be getting the panther transom saver out of Overtons, it looks like it would fit my trailer the best. Thanks again iceman35 Posted 6/10/2013 5:31 AM (#110373 - in reply to #110308) Subject: Re: Transom saver or not? Member Posts: 650 I've been behind guys Towing boats here in NY... most ramps have railroad tracks next to them... when those trailers go over the tracks... UGLY!! 250 HP motor just bouncing! T-Mac Posted 6/13/2013 4:30 PM (#110389 - in reply to #110308) Subject: Re: Transom saver or not? Member Posts: 142 I'm with Stacker on both issues.