Alpha one drive in transport??

[derekpfeiffer]

I am new to boating and just bought an 1989 cobalt 19BR w/ 4.3L and alpha one drive and was wondering if I am supposed to strap the drive from moving during transport or just leave it??? The previous owner said it was ok to leave it was wondering your thoughts here??? I know it's probably a stupid question but like I said i'm a newbie.

Thanks in advace guys

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

I use the sleeves that slip over the rams to keep the drive from dropping. If I am on a long drive, I actually lower the drive so that all the weight is on the supports.

http://www.iboats.com/T_H_Marine_Tr...07333573--**********.091587204--view_id.40147

 

[derekpfeiffer]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

Nice...I didn't know they made such a thing. So I shouldn't be worried about it moving from side to side when hitting bumps??

thanks...I'll need to get a pair of those

 

[rndn]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

Some people strap the unit so it can't move side to side. Some type of outdrive support is also used, either the snap on ones mentioned above, or the type of units that attaches to the trailer. If you use the type that attaches to the trailer you also limit the side to side movement.

 

[QC]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

I used to use those sleeves, but I could pop them out by running my trim down, so what's the point? The only real concern is if you have a hydraulic line failure. I do NOT worry about the transom at all. There is way more stress on the transom by delivering 200ish horsepower at a moments notice than a little bouncing causes. I would just insure that your hydraulic lines are tight and rock on. My .02 . . .

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

I have had those sleeves for years on multiple boats and have never had them pop off.

 

[QC]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

Have you driven your trim down against them hard? ^^^^ Might have just been the ones I used, but I could make them come off . . .

 

[fishmen111]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

Sounds like we're talking two different things here, vertical and horizontal movement. I run a bungee through the steering wheel to stop the side to side. I use a transom saver and the factory limit bracket to support the up and down movement.

 

[derekpfeiffer]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

Yeah I might have to look at those transom savers also...They look like they might work real well but I'd hav to make sure it would reach the back bar of my trailer. But then i would have to either relocate or remove my center (three light bar) on the back of my trailer.

As far as the bugee cord goes with power steering will that still work?? Or should i even worry about it....seems like some aren't concerned about the side to side movement?

Thanks for all of your help

 

[Hashi]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

I use these. Drilled two holes in the center on the outside edges on each clip for small bungee cords from clip to clip. Haven't had a problem of them popping out so far.

 

[Hashi]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

Oops! Forgot link.

http://www.iboats.com/T_H_Marine_Tr...07355660--**********.105424857--view_id.40147

 

[fishmen111]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

Many folks I see, use nothing on I/Os. It is more important with O/Bs, but I believe in taking as much stress of of the transom as possible when trailering. I use them on both. You can mount a roller bracket up-side down under your light bar for the trailer attach point.

 

[cbear34]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

On my boat, the previous owner made sleeves out of 1 1/4" ID gray PVC pipe. They are cut to the length of extended cylinders with a slot cut down the length. They clip right on and stay secure. I had them on all the way home from CO to IL and they worked great. If you want I can take pictures and post if needed.

 

[derekpfeiffer]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

Actually I was thinking the same thing...why I couldn't just make a pair out of some tubing...thanks for the info...it's much appreciated

Doogie

 

[cbear34]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

Your welcome Doogie.
If you want me to send you a picture of how they are made let me know.

 

[derekpfeiffer]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

If you don't mind that'd be great...it'd give me a good visual to start with...also how thick of walled tubing did they use??

Thanks,
Doogie

 

[cbear34]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

Doogie
Hopefully these pictures come out.

 

[cbear34]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

Also the PVC tubing wall is about 1/4",
Forgot to tell you.:redface:

 

[WanabeBoater]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

Looks great...I'm going to try my skills in craftsmanship...thks

 

[derekpfeiffer]

Re: Alpha one drive in transport??

Hey thanks for the pics....i'm gonna give it a try

thanks again,
Doogie