What is the best transom saver?

Asked by: Sam Gooden

Do transom savers really work?

“There is a great deal of impact on the transom while traveling down the highway,” notes Ranger’s Trailer Engineer Rick Huddleston, “and a transom saver [connected to the rear cross member of the trailer] is far more effective at preventing stress at the engine bracket and transom than using the ’tilt/lock’ feature on …

Does mercury recommend a transom saver?

A lot of boaters advocate using your engine’s service or engine lock. While there is a lot of debate on the transom savers or motor support issue, we do not recommend trailering using your service/engine lock for engine support when trailering. Both Yamaha and Mercury recommend against it as well.

What size motor needs a transom saver?

Most transom savers can support up to a 150HP motor, which is sufficient for most regular boats.

What can I use if I don’t have a transom saver?

Bottom tube and a spring for shock absorption. You. Also get two different brackets one that fits over a roller and a solid u bracket that bolts on permanently.

Should I trailer my boat with the motor up or down?

in my opinion, the lower your motor is, the less stress on the trailer with the extension of the motor weight in back, as well as less stress on the transom. however, up to a point – that goes out the window when the motor is lifted much past vertical.

Should I leave my outboard motor up or down?

It’s best to tilt your outboard up when leaving your boat in the water to prevent marine growth from forming and from corrosion eating away at its metal parts.

How long do transoms last?

On to fabricating the replacement transom: Most, if not all wooden transoms in smaller boats are made of plywood. From the looks of the transom in this boat, I would estimate a typical transom will last about 20 years or so before they need to be replaced.

Does Lund recommend a transom saver?

Lund does not have a recommendation whether to have a transom saver or not.

What do transom wedges do?

Most cases they are used to provide negative trim, for when your bow will not come down enough due to the angle of the motor (transom is built without enough of a negative angle). This is a quick, cheap and effective fix!

How do you wedge an outboard motor?

And trim the motive down onto the support. You want to trim the motor down until the support is somewhat compressed that way you realize.

How do you make a transom saver?

This is my transom saber here that i made out of some one and a half inch pvc pipe two t's. And a small little roller here i cut a notch here. And one notch. Here on the t's.

How do you stop outboard from turning while trailering?

The steer stops come in a pair. We want to place one on each side of the engine. And you'll be safely locked.

What do wedges do on a outboard motor?

These transom wedges fit all standard outboard engines. Cast aluminum construction allows for full, positive contact between engine bracket and transom.

How does my wedge transom saver work?

Up all i do is snap that wedge in there. Lower that down until the rubber becomes just a little bit squished. And now you have a hydraulic saving system all that is doing is keeping this motor.

How do you install a transom on an outboard motor?

Make sure your bolts are ready to push through the transom once the engine is in place it's also a nice trick to put a power pack on the engine.

How far below the transom should the prop be?

If you have a short shaft motor, the top most part of the transom and the lower most part of the boat should be about 15 to 16 inches.

At what height should an outboard motor be mounted?

Industry standards dictate that for short shaft engines the transom height should be 15″. A long shaft engine requires a height of 20″ and extra-long shaft engines will need a transom height of 25″.

How do you know if your outboard is too high?

If it’s too high, the propeller tends to ventilate, losing its bite on the water and blowing out while turning and in steep seas. “If the prop consistently ventilates when heading down a steep wave, the outboard is probably set too high,” says Dean Corbisier, advertising and public relations manager for Suzuki Marine.

Should cavitation plate be underwater?

your cavitation plate should be right at the water level. As a rule of thumb it should be 1 inch above the hull for every 12 inches back. (if you have a eurotransom, or bracket or something.) If your cavitation plate is under water you might get better performance if you raise the motor.

Where should my motor sit on my boat?

A boat rigger’s rule of thumb is that the motor can be raised one inch for each eight to 10 inches of distance between the transom and prop. As the prop moves further aft, it’s also likely to be in cleaner, “harder” water, and be more efficient.