Transom Saver Positioning

[FishMagnet]

I just received my first transom saver, which I ordered from Cabelas. It is frame mounting.<br /><br />First off, its not at all what I expected. I received a plain brown box with parts strewn about in it and some partially handwritten photocopied directions. Which are terrible FYI.<br /><br />Here's my question(s). <br /><br />In the directions it says you can lock the t.s. into the vertical adjustment slot of the rear keel roller if available. This is how I have it "secured" to the trailer. Is this sufficient?<br /><br />Secondly where should the "V" support portion of the t.s. rest again the lower unit?<br /><br />Thirdly, I do not have power tilt/trim. How should I position my motor for trailering with the t.s. installed? Should I use the furthest tilt position available so I can use the lock built into the motor while resting it again the t.s.?<br /><br />I hope all this makes sense, and that someone can clear this up for me.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Matt

 

[rg33]

Re: Transom Saver Positioning

The "v" should rest below the cav. plate. Without power trim and tilt, you may have a hard time by your self, placing the motor in it. You would need help and find a way to tie in the motor to the saver so when you run over a bump in the road, the motor does not fly up and drop the saver, bang the motor against the transom a couple of times, etc.

 

[FishMagnet]

Re: Transom Saver Positioning

It has a thick rubber cord which holds the motor to the saver. It is very tight and hard to stretch across by myself.<br /><br />Sounds like I have the saver in the correct position at least.<br /><br />Matt

 

[rg33]

Re: Transom Saver Positioning

yep, you got it.

 

[hcsparks]

Re: Transom Saver Positioning

Hey be sure you've got the frame mount end secure. Think about what would happen if you hit a big bump while driving at highway speed and the frame mount end comes loose. Might be a little hard on your transom. <br /><br />I bought a set of these from Cabelas for my twin Honda 130's. The roads around Alaska are some of the worst but I am very happy with these units. I drilled another mounting hole in the frame mount because the offset predrilled hole worked great for one side but not the other.