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I plan to get a Transom Saver for my (new to me) 225 G2 motor. I am looking at the DD26 Transom Saver.
My question is do you always need to rely on memory to remove the transom saver? I imagine I will forget about it a some point and just dump a $200 part in to the water after launching. Has this ever happened or is there a step that makes it idiot proof? I also considered a tether or something like that.
I have one on my G2 and have never forgotten to take it off. If you are worried tie a string to it that you have to untie to take off.
it will become part of your pre-launch routine, removing it..
Get you a brightly colored one and put some reflective tape on it so that it sticks out like a sore thumb.
Or I suppose you could slice a pool noodle down the middle and wrap it?
At that point it'll be so ugly it'll be the first thing you want to get off when you get to the ramp! :roll:
I just use the internal built in lever that it came with. My dealer also runs a G2 and he said that’s what it was designed for and what he uses and has never had a problem. It sure is nice not to have to remove anything. If you do forget to deploy it you can do it with the boat in the water. I love this setup!
My biggest concern is the motor turning left and right while driving. The built in bract does not keep the motor from shifting side to side. Too bad the engineers didn't have the obvious insight to prevent that.
I use the MotorMate brand on my G2 and it is great. It latches into the transom bracket so it requires deliberate operator action to remove i.e. won't release into the abyss...
BTW - the integral "kickstand" on my G2 broke... which they did replace under warranty but the MM works MUCH better, SOLID!
I use the T-H Marine saver on my 225 G2. It takes seconds to install or remove, and also controls side-to-side movement. Rock solid. It’s $119 at Tackle Warehouse, but if you trimmed up the motor with the boat in the water, it would sink. However, as high as the motor sits while on this saver, I can’t see anyone wanting to raise the motor higher when launched. Quite the opposite.
I know this is an old thread but TH Marine no longer stocks their transom saver. Has anyone found a good alternative? Is there any way to stop the G2 from turning if using the built in lever?
I just used the kick stand and don't know anything about other devices. But to keep it from turning, you need to buy steer stops. TH Marine makes them.Quote:
Originally Posted by rangerranger
I haven't seen steering stops for a G2.
Steering stops do not work on a G2 because it does not have an external, seastar type of steering cylinder.
Evinrude used to have this for the purpose.
G2 Steering Bracket Brace for Trailering
# 768606
cannot say if it is still available.
Thats what I thought about the steering stops.
I've been trying to find the Evinrude brace. Can no longer find it on their website or elsewhere.
My bad. I went with hydraulic steering for my G2. I did not want to take a chance on the power steering when hydraulic is tried and true.
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Originally Posted by rangerranger
Shoot me a PM. I've got an OEM brace that I've kept as a spare if my DD26 brace ever broke.Quote:
Originally Posted by rangerranger