Transom Saver on I/O Motor?

[Jeremy Theys2]

I have a new Tahoe boat with I/O motor. Simple Question - Should I use a Transom Saver on the motor when trailering? Is this typically done? This is my first I/O boat so i am clueless.

 

[Larry Harp]

What did your dealer/saleperson tell you?



Harpo

 

[Craig Roberts]

No. If you wish, you can use "stern drive supports". They are a plastic piece that fits over the trim rams with the drive in the trailering position.
http://www.boatersoutlet.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1313

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

That's kinda what Mac and CIII use on their outboards also.



TOXIC

 

[Craig Roberts]

Wow, Tox is on a roll tonight!!!

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Reaaly, I'm serious.......They use the PVC pipes on the trim spikes instead of the kind that go to the trailer via the lower unit. Always has been a debate as to whether or not the transome savers really do anything to save the transom.



TOXIC

 

[TOMMY RICH]

I agree Tox...what does the ones on outboards really save? Sure ain't the transom!

If I had clearance(which is usually the problem) my motor would stay down during tow.

 

[Mini]

The ones on the outboards save the trim cylinders.



Thats all most transom savers do anyway. I have heard conflicting reports of whether you should use them or not. At one time Stratos Boats said no....all it does is transfer the rough road to your outboard, THUS INCREASING the amount of stress on the transom.



You are always better to get clarification from the boat manufacturer before using or not using one.



Mini

 

[Larry Harp]

I've also read that they cause stress cracks on the lower unit case. I don't know...I still use mine. It just seems logical that all that weight ought to be supported some way.



Harpo

 

[Christopher Laurencio]

I do not use a transom saver that attaches to the trailer, I use the motor bracket on my Evinrude, I asked Ranger and they said keep on using the motor bracket, it has been doing good for the last 8 years.