Yamaha Transom Saver

[jfdawson]

Guys,
I wanted to make you all aware that the guy who started ProRule ( prorule.com ), has got a new transom saver for Yamaha's and since so many of us on here are Yamaha owners, I thought I'd share this...

$49.99
* fit's over the trim pistons, kinda like the MyWedge does but this one covers both pistons and it's make out of powdercoated metal. I haven't had a chance to put in through the test on my boat or even take a picture with it on my boat, but I bought this today and will report back on what I think as I get to go fishing.

Here's the pictures:




- Jeff

[Bass Junkie]

Looks like a well built piece of equipment but I still have my doubts about the actual support these types of transom savers provide. I will probably by making this post but it's just my two pennies.

[jhyatt]

Looks cool...what is the value of this type verses the traditional type?

[stevieraybla]

I agree with bassjunkie, i can't see how that could take the weight of the engine off of the transom.

[fishin couillon]

Not this again.

[K.D.]

Has anyone heard if this creates any warranty issues with Yamaha or Skeeter?

[jfdawson]

Here's what it looks like on the motor:





Modified by jfdawson at 9:35 PM 1/20/2007

[K.D.]

JD

You know I'm not trying to start any controversy, I'm just curious if they'll have issues or not. But I do know some Skeeter dealers will sell a recessed trolling motor pedal and Skeeter says that will void the deck warranty on the boat. For that reason I don't think selling this makes an implied warranty approval, but I'll probably buy one anyway and use it until I hear otherwise. I saw them at the show in Arlington and was very impressed with the workmanship.


We've just got too much money tied up in these toys to give the manufacturer a reason to not warrant them.

[jhyatt]

Looks cool, Jeff!

[fishin couillon]

"But I do know some Skeeter dealers will sell a recessed trolling motor pedal and Skeeter says that will void the deck warranty on the boat."


With that said, i know when i bought my SX190 boat, the dealer swore up and down that adding a jackplate to it would not void the warranty. If you have an honest dealer, hell let you know and not try to make a "sale".

[MFD911]

Cool looking product

[plbass]

Will this fit the HPDI motors? How high do you trim up the motor to get it in? Looks like a good product but does it have any rubber material between it and the motor?If not wouldn't damage the mount of the outboard over time?

[MD 20i]

here is what i use

[plbass]

Who makes that one?? For HPDI???

[MD 20i]

i think either one meaning the one that jfdawson is showing and the one i am showing will fit and yamaha motor including the HPDI

[plbass]

The one Jeff has is made by ProRule. Who makes the one you have on your boat?

[MD 20i]

the original concept was from lock-n-haul. i broke it so i went to lowes and made another one myself. total cost about $15 bucks and you can make 2 out of the parts you get.

[Flyin200]

Ok Md ,
What were the ingrediants to making one of these Lowes specials?

[chris@airportmarine]

the unit from prorule works really well, started selling them a couple of weeks ago....much better than a transom saver.