Trailering bracket

[Simple_Man]

Does anyone have the specs for the trailering bracket? I am going to try to make one or have one made, before I spend $150

 

[tommarvin]

I don't have a clue, there is a trailer and towing forum on this near the top,if you don't get help here.

Hang tight, help is on the way, these guys are good !

 

[GA_Boater]

Does anyone have the specs for the trailering bracket? I am going to try to make one or have one made, before I spend $150

I assume you mean the bracket that holds the motor up while towing? Why not spend a lot less money and look into a motor defloppenizer?

http://www.iboats.com/Boat-Parts-Ac...in_category.t--view_id.238448?q=transom saver

 

[Frank Acampora]

Unless you can weld, bend, and cut steel it will cost you just as much to have one custom made. I have seen them in two versions and both work equally well. One version is bent and welded 1/2 inch steel with a "tab welded at a specific angle on the port side. The other is a bit easier to make and consists of a piece of heavy square tubing with two 1/2 inch tabs welded in to fit the port transom clamp holes. Then a long bent piece of steel is welded to the top of the tubing and goes across to the starboard side. Wait until it gets light and I will come back with a couple of photos.

 

[Frank Acampora]

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Here are some self explanatory photos. This bracket is mainly for power tilt/trim engines although it can be used on engines without. HOWEVER: For engines without power tilt/trim, a simple "U" shaped bar bent at the ends to fit into the transom clamp holes is sufficient. You MUST, however remember to engage the reverse lock when using either trailering bar.

Now, Many people will insist on using a transom saver. They think that the transom is not strong enough to withstand trailering stresses. I submit, however that when you throttle up the engine on a hole shot. the force applied to the transom is FAR GREATER than any trailering stresses. You make your own decision.

 

[jerryjerry05]

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[Simple_Man]

Thanks All