Transem Saver

[Camaroboy]

What kind of transem saver do you guys like. I have a 225 pro xs but im tired of the one i got scratching my motor. I use the one from the motor to the trailer. I have seen some guys have one that goes under the motor i believe on the trim rods does anyone have one like that if so where do i get one? Thanks

[haleconst]

Here is what I have and love it.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/...-11-0

[Mark5795]

That type really does not protect your transom as much as you might think. When you don't support your motor to the trailer you allow the bounce factor everytime your boat trailer hits a bump. The force of the weight of the motor is still allowed to transfer to the transom with this type of saver....just a heads ups

[Al from Canada]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mark5795 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That type really does not protect your transom as much as you might think. When you don't support your motor to the trailer you allow the bounce factor everytime your boat trailer hits a bump. The force of the weight of the motor is still allowed to transfer to the transom with this type of saver....just a heads ups </TD></TR></TABLE>

You've obviously never followed a boat down a bumpy road that's using a LockNStow. With a transom saver the motor is subjected to a lot of shock because the transom saver is braced to the trailer and the boat and trailer are separate.
With the LockNStow, the motor and boat are "one piece" and separate from the trailer.
I've used both and will never use a regular transom saver ever again; I've trailered many miles with the LockNStow and it's excellent.

[ssimpala71]

It is kinda hard on the lower motor mounts as well! I have seen two engines that use the loc-n-stow and their owners would over-tighten (trim down) and end up breaking the driveshaft housing!

[EuropeanAM]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Al from Canada &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

You've obviously never followed a boat down a bumpy road that's using a LockNStow. With a transom saver the motor is subjected to a lot of shock because the transom saver is braced to the trailer and the boat and trailer are separate.
With the LockNStow, the motor and boat are "one piece" and separate from the trailer.
I've used both and will never use a regular transom saver ever again; I've trailered many miles with the LockNStow and it's excellent. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Lock-n-Stow is a decent device. There are also numerous "sleeve-type" units available that fit over the trim rams. These are also good- but YOU WILL NEED TWO OF THEM. Don't use "just one"- despite what the package may say. Utilizing only "one" of the sleeve-type support devices places undue stress on the tilt ram crosspin bushings, and will eventually cause issues.

Please keep this in mind- if you're going to run over curbs and speed bumps at 30 MPH while trailering your boat, there simply isn't any device on the market (that I've seen, anyway) that's going to save your transom and/or engine from damage.

[Mark5795]

If the boat is secured correctly to the trailer the issue is minimized but with any transom save that basically is just a bounce minimizer the engine is still flexing on the JP to transom bolts when you hit a bump. With a properly secured boat the engine is not moving as much or at all when secured to the rear bunk roller. If the boat is not secured and is moving that is another story. The Lock N Stow is only minimizing the bounce of the motor when it hits a bump, it is not addressing the whole assembly and keeping the Jack plate from flexing on the mount bolts.

[Flipping57]

I like for my motor to be supported the same way on the trailer that it is in the water. There is no trailer supporting the motor when I blast off with 250+ hp or when I am jumping boat wakes, so I don't feel like I need the trailer to support the motor when I am driving down the road.

[Mark5795]

If you don't have to tilt your motor for trailering you might be right but then again how many pot holes do you hit on the water?

[cmclairday2]

I'd say coming off a 3' roller is equivelent to one hell of a pot hole..

[Bass Commander]

A lot depends on how well your transom is made. When I picked up my Allison, I asked Darris Allison what transom saver he recommended...he laughed and said his boats dont need one. I use the lock n stow for the sole purpose of keeping my Merc straight as I trailer down the road.

[rangerguy]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cmclairday2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd say coming off a 3' roller is equivelent to one hell of a pot hole.. </TD></TR></TABLE>

1+ That is one big pot hole.

[SUSHII]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RobShaw1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A lot depends on how well your transom is made. I use the lock n stow for the sole purpose of keeping my Merc straight as I trailer down the road. </TD></TR></TABLE>

+_1

[Camaroboy]

I saw a guy that had something called a motot lock i think it was two black sleves that go over the trim pins anyone know where i can get that at?

[EuropeanAM]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mark5795 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If the boat is secured correctly to the trailer the issue is minimized but with any transom save that basically is just a bounce minimizer the engine is still flexing on the JP to transom bolts when you hit a bump. With a properly secured boat the engine is not moving as much or at all when secured to the rear bunk roller. If the boat is not secured and is moving that is another story. The Lock N Stow is only minimizing the bounce of the motor when it hits a bump, it is not addressing the whole assembly and keeping the Jack plate from flexing on the mount bolts.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Good point. However... regardless of "how well a boat is tied to the trailer"- there IS some "independent movement" of the boat hull (separate from the trailer).

If you ever want to prove or disprove this.... tightly tie a piece of fine thread between the trailer and the boat before you head out to tow to your next outing.