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    Rt 198 transom saver

    My 198 is just over a week from being delivered. What transom saver are you guys using. Does it need to be a crazy long one like some of the glass boats.

    Do I need one with that round end that goes over the first trailer rubber roller?

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    #2
    My 178 came with the round end one that goes over the roller on the trailer and I have seen those on the 188.

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    #3
    Yes if you want some bouncing weight off the transom. The others are just trim/tilt savers.
    Quote Originally Posted by seabass81 View Post
    My 198 is just over a week from being delivered. What transom saver are you guys using. Does it need to be a crazy long one like some of the glass boats.

    Do I need one with that round end that goes over the first trailer rubber roller?
    2016 Ranger RT178 white
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    #4
    Motormate!


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    #5
    Just picked up my RT198P and it came with a 150 HO Rude motor that has a built in tilt/trim support similar to a motormate.

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    #6
    Motormate!