Outboard Boat Motor Support.

[Pitzel]

Hi,

I have a 13 foot Boston Whaler with a 25 horse Honda 4 stroke on it with hydraulic steering and engine tilt. It is a rather heavy motor and I strictly trailer it (She gets the garage when not in use). I was thinking I should get a boat motor support bar to save the transom and hydrolics. I bought a common type of support but couldn't figure out how to put it on.

These are what I think I need but I don't know which one would work with my set up.

http://iboats.com/Motor_Supports/dm/category_id.238447--*******.828827953--**********.916503770--view_id.238447--page_number.1--search_type.category

Here's my boat.

Here's a link to larger images.

http://www.pitzel.com/images/misc_pictures/chumbucket/chumbucket.htm

Can anyone help me with what kind I need?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Outboard Boat Motor Support.

Looks like you are going to need this type. http://iboats.com/Springfield_Marin...d.238447--list_time.1192922187--view_id.39869

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Outboard Boat Motor Support.

Looks like you are going to need this type. http://iboats.com/Springfield_Marin...d.238447--list_time.1192922187--view_id.39869

Have to concur with bhile.
That is the one you need with the set up you have.

 

[Pitzel]

Re: Outboard Boat Motor Support.

Looks like you are going to need this type. http://iboats.com/Springfield_Marin...d.238447--list_time.1192922187--view_id.39869

Oh that is so awesome. Thank you kindly. My transom thanks you kindly. I can't wait to trailer my boat now.

 

[74man]

Re: Outboard Boat Motor Support.

I have a 16 foot Crestliner with a 40 merc, 2004 and I use the swivel-eze which works great. No bounce of the boat or motor and saves the hydralic lifts. Hope it helps. Alittle cheaper and adjustable.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Outboard Boat Motor Support.

Looks like you are going to need this type. http://iboats.com/Springfield_Marin...d.238447--list_time.1192922187--view_id.39869

Yep, thats the one to use.

 

[Pitzel]

Re: Outboard Boat Motor Support.

I have a 16 foot Crestliner with a 40 merc, 2004 and I use the swivel-eze which works great. No bounce of the boat or motor and saves the hydralic lifts. Hope it helps. Alittle cheaper and adjustable.

I had a swivel-eze type and It didn't work. It doesn't reach the trailer underneath. If you look at the picture I posted you'll see what I'm talking about.

 

[Salmonseeker]

Re: Outboard Boat Motor Support.

Are these supports really that necessary?

I have a 16 footer with a 50HP and have towed it for the past 3 years without one. I have only been told once I should get one.

Is damage really happening to my transom without one of these?