trailering a motor

[laker]

I have a 1969 Glastron with a 1983 25HP Evinrude. It has a steeing wheel which is attached using cables. It has no power tilt or trim. I can't trailer the motor down, because it is to close to the ground. What is the best way to trailer my motor. With a transom saver or in the locked up positon.

 

[Mike722]

Re: trailering a motor

I would use a transom saver. I do not trust the locks.

 

[Silvertip]

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Tilt locks do not serve as transom savers. They are what they are. They simply hold the motor up. Transom savers allow the shock loading to be transfered to trailer rather than twisting the transom as you motor down the road. On a very light motor like yours its not a big issue but as was mentioned, those locks are not generally reliable enough for rough road use. A transom saver is far more secure.

 

[laker]

Re: trailering a motor

will my engine flop around

 

[DJ]

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I use a transom saver. I also bungee the engine to the saver. I also bungee the steering wheel so that the engine remains pointed straight forward.

 

[Hashi]

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I use a transom saver. I also bungee the engine to the saver. I also bungee the steering wheel so that the engine remains pointed straight forward.

When I had my bass boat, I did the same thing but I used the heavy duty rubber bungee cord on the motor and a regular (nylon shock corded) bungee on the steering wheel.

 

[DJ]

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When I had my bass boat, I did the same thing but I used the heavy duty rubber bungee cord on the motor and a regular (nylon shock corded) bungee on the steering wheel.

Correct, you can do that too. On my last boat, it was just easier to hold the steering wheel.

 

[Silvertip]

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Laker -- the motor will flop around. It will bounce up and down which is what exerts the twisting forces on the transom. It's not good for either the motor or the transom.

 

[laker]

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It will flop and bounce around if I use the transom saver or if I don't ?

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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It will flop and bounce around if I use the transom saver or if I don't ?

It will flop around if you don't.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: trailering a motor

The transom saver keeps the motor from flopping sideways as well as up and down. Read the instructions carefully and make sure the transom saver is secure at both ends. If it's not tight, neither is the motor. Also be aware that you need to use tie-down straps at the stern of the boat to keep it from moving around on the trailer. This is especially important when using a transom saver. The boat, motor and trailer need to be "one unit". Any movement between the three defeats the purpose of the transom saver.

 

[laker]

Re: trailering a motor

whats the best transom saver to buy. I have to mount it to the frame.

 

[kenmyfam]

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I made my own custom transom saver for my outfit. I also turn the motor completely one way and load the other side with gear to equalise it out. No issues thus far.

 

[DJ]

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I've only had one that was frame mounted but that was a custom built trailer.

All the others I have/had attach to the rear roller with a strap that secures the saver to the roller.

Both types work fine. As stated above, the saver/trailer/boat/engine have to become "one" for it to work properly.

 

[clemsonfor]

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i know u said that u dont have power tilt, transom savers say to only use eith motors with power tilt! After saying this i have a johnson 60hp without p. tilt, (1981 model) and i use a roller mounted transom saver, and a bungee at the motor and no problems so far i think the main concern why they say that is that without p.tilt it will not wedge in the down position and if not secured to the motor and u go over a huge bump u could have the motor flop off and then slam down and possibly hit the road and every bump there after, but just secure the motor to the saver and u will not have to worry.

-nate

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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whats the best transom saver to buy. I have to mount it to the frame.

Just do a google search fro frame mounted transom savers.
You will find them.
Most dealers have them or can get them for you.