Help with buying a transom saver.

[fortyfreak9]

I have a 17'9'' bass boat with a Johnson 110 on the back and need a transom saver. I am not sure what length of one I need or where I can find a good price on one. Also what angle should the motor rest at during travel? Here is my boat.

http://img8.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=p1010016z.jpg

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Help with buying a transom saver.

you want the foot of the motor atleast 12" of the ground, most savers are adjustable.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Help with buying a transom saver.

With the motor in the up lock position as in your photo..... measure the distance to the frame. Most transom savers are adjustable and iboats has a good selection here http://www.iboats.com/Boat_Transom_Savers/dm/*******.233532555--**********.412337393--view_id.238448
or here
http://www.iboats.com/Boat_Motor_Supports/dm/*******.233532555--**********.412337393--view_id.238447

On my last bass boat I carried the motor not quite as high as full lock but with enough clearance to clear obstacles...... the bottom of the motor was above the height of the keel.