08-05-2015, 12:06 AM
[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]Personally, I wouldn't want to secure an outboard motor in any fashion that doesn't transfer ALL bouncing/torqueing related pressure to the trailer frame. I don't want any torqueing applied to the transom at all.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]In the Web page for the "My-Wedge" described above by Jim, it says "Thanks to advances in boat-building technology over the last decade, modern transoms are created to withstand torque. That’s why the m-ywedge ...". That device to me, appears to be more of a "motor stabilizer" than a "transom saver". In fact, it seems to depend on a transom that is "designed to withstand torque". Personally, I wouldn't use one. But I sure can't deny the long trouble-free service Jim has got from his.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]The Motor Mate, like the My Wedge, appears to be another form of "motor stabilizer" or "hydraulics saver" rather than a "transom saver". It too looks kind of cool and easy to use. But I don't see how it is doing much to protect a transom from the abusive torque applied to them when going over bumps. The Web site says "The motormate can be [#008000]mistaken for a transom saver[/#008000], motor toter, or swivel bar but in fact it is an outboard motor locking system." Then it goes on to say that it is "... the single best way to protect an outboard motor transom ...". I just don't buy it.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]Another great device was described here by BearLakeFishGuy ... a spring-loaded shock absorbing transom saver. When I first seen one of those, I thought "Hey, Cool!". But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that the non-rigid "spring" feature allows the motor to move up and down when going over bumps which in turn, again, allows unwanted torque to be transferred to the transom. Again, a great motor stabilizer, but not the best transom saver. Albeit, I think that BLFG's "transom saver" is slightly better than the My-Wedge or the Motor Mate.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]So, what do "I" prefer? I like the rigid, motor-to-trailer frame type transom savers like any one of [/size][/#000000][/font][url "http://www.veveinc.com/shop/Boat-Transom-Savers/"][font "Comic Sans MS"][#0000bf][size 4]these[/size][/#0000bf][/font][/url][font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]. They run $60-70 a piece but if you ever sell your boat, you can keep them for your next boat.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]I have two TS-85s (or TS-90s ... not sure which length). One for my main motor and one for the kicker.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]They come in both straight shaft design or with an elbow ... which ever fits your situation best. Simply stick them in the slot up-side-down, give them a 180° turn, and set the motor in the rubber "V" block. Throw on a rubber bungee and you're ready to roll.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]With these rigid motor-to-trailer frame transom savers, I feel confident that my transom is not being stressed at all going down the road on long trips.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]Oh, and here's one little tip that you might like (or might laugh at): To keep the motor from flopping left and right while going down the road, simply securing the steering wheel will secure the motor.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[size 4]I know ... a little red-neck huh.[/size]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]Yea, I know, everyone likes what they have best ... yup, I get that. Goes for me too.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]In the Web page for the "My-Wedge" described above by Jim, it says "Thanks to advances in boat-building technology over the last decade, modern transoms are created to withstand torque. That’s why the m-ywedge ...". That device to me, appears to be more of a "motor stabilizer" than a "transom saver". In fact, it seems to depend on a transom that is "designed to withstand torque". Personally, I wouldn't use one. But I sure can't deny the long trouble-free service Jim has got from his.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]The Motor Mate, like the My Wedge, appears to be another form of "motor stabilizer" or "hydraulics saver" rather than a "transom saver". It too looks kind of cool and easy to use. But I don't see how it is doing much to protect a transom from the abusive torque applied to them when going over bumps. The Web site says "The motormate can be [#008000]mistaken for a transom saver[/#008000], motor toter, or swivel bar but in fact it is an outboard motor locking system." Then it goes on to say that it is "... the single best way to protect an outboard motor transom ...". I just don't buy it.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]Another great device was described here by BearLakeFishGuy ... a spring-loaded shock absorbing transom saver. When I first seen one of those, I thought "Hey, Cool!". But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that the non-rigid "spring" feature allows the motor to move up and down when going over bumps which in turn, again, allows unwanted torque to be transferred to the transom. Again, a great motor stabilizer, but not the best transom saver. Albeit, I think that BLFG's "transom saver" is slightly better than the My-Wedge or the Motor Mate.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]So, what do "I" prefer? I like the rigid, motor-to-trailer frame type transom savers like any one of [/size][/#000000][/font][url "http://www.veveinc.com/shop/Boat-Transom-Savers/"][font "Comic Sans MS"][#0000bf][size 4]these[/size][/#0000bf][/font][/url][font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]. They run $60-70 a piece but if you ever sell your boat, you can keep them for your next boat.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]I have two TS-85s (or TS-90s ... not sure which length). One for my main motor and one for the kicker.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]They come in both straight shaft design or with an elbow ... which ever fits your situation best. Simply stick them in the slot up-side-down, give them a 180° turn, and set the motor in the rubber "V" block. Throw on a rubber bungee and you're ready to roll.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]With these rigid motor-to-trailer frame transom savers, I feel confident that my transom is not being stressed at all going down the road on long trips.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]Oh, and here's one little tip that you might like (or might laugh at): To keep the motor from flopping left and right while going down the road, simply securing the steering wheel will secure the motor.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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[size 4]I know ... a little red-neck huh.[/size]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#000000][size 4]Yea, I know, everyone likes what they have best ... yup, I get that. Goes for me too.[/size][/#000000][/font]
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