I have a 2007 STRATOS 176XT powered by a 75hp E-TEC and I have a question. When trailering my boat should I support the motor with the factory trailering bracket or a "transom saver"?
I have a 2007 STRATOS 176XT powered by a 75hp E-TEC and I have a question. When trailering my boat should I support the motor with the factory trailering bracket or a "transom saver"?
This issue has been debated many times here. It comes down to which method you want to use. I used to be a transom saver guy, never had any problems. Now I'm a trailer bracket guy, haven't had any problems. The Etec manual probably says to use the trailer bracket. That's what I would go with.
'05 Stratos 200 ProXL, '05 Evinrude 225HO
On that boat, I'd use the bracket, but that's just me. . . .
Allison XB21 2+2, Merc 250 ProXS, 1.62 Sportmaster, Hydromotive Engineering X-OB 29
Excel 1751 Viper F4, Tohatsu 50 4-stroke, EZ-Trac trailer
FeelFree Lure 11.5 Kayak
I use the factory bracket on mine without any problems..
factory bracket is what i have used for my last two rudes..
2006 201 PRO XL
2006 E-TEC 225 HO
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Stay-N-Charge Prostaff
I like the bracket on Bomb....the Merc/Yammies are way too high when used.
thanx for the feedback guys, i guess im goin with the bracket
This is off topic, but how do you like that 75 Etec/ 176 combo... I bet it is sweet!
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That's why they invented the LOK-N-STOW !
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