Re: Transom Saver.... yes / no
While I have to agree with both "boat1010" and "jbetzelb" to some extent, I have different feelings as well. jbetzelb is correct in that the hydraulics do take a more punishing role on the water and boat1010 is also correct about seals failing and the stern drive will flop around if that does happen. But my opinion (that's OPINION) is that every part manufactured is only going to last for X number of time, and usage, so why not save that usage and protect the equipment with a transom saver. Even the transom itself is only going to take X number of stress surges before something starts deteriorate leading to failure. So I say go for the transom saver and let everything last a little longer...