Transom saver?

[tater76]

Re: bayliner transom saver

Re: bayliner transom saver

Wow! I rarely venture from the Chrysler/Force forum, but glad I did LOL! This is darn funny how many folks disagree :facepalm: As for the pro's and con's, I guess it boils down to experience's and general knowledge of the physics of it all. Personally, after my first tilt lock failure on a 55hp Chrysler while going down a washboard road, I invested in a De-Flopperizer. My logic is why put the weight of an expensive outboard solely on one bolt (my motor setup) and mess around with bungees and straps?. I see folks running down the road with 2011 200hp Mercs minus the saver all the time. Will that heavy four stroke stress the transom going down the road?? Probably Fed.. as for locking the steering wheel, my wheel has a set screw knob on top of the column. I simply set the motor straight, tighten the screw, and set my De-Flopperizer in place. Maybe you could drill and tap your column?? Don't do it without proper research though,

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: Transom saver?

Engine De-Flopperizer

where can i find some oil mine is a quart low

 

[tater76]

Re: Transom saver?

HAha!! and lets topp off your blinker fluid too MH LOL!

TMALEGA, I just had a customer with a 95 Bayliner purchase that same unit in the bargain cave at Cabelas for $20.00!!! Works like a charm

 

[Evinbuck]

Re: Transom saver?

I use a transom saver for clearance and common sense dictates that it does absorb the possibility of engine bounce. Also I do use two bungees to counter each other, both attached to the steering wheel one starboard, one port and this prevents the motor from flopping over to one side or the other during transport. All points made here have validity but the overall end result is simply that a motor does pivot and it is not recommended to support the weight on the tilt cylinders during transport. You can, I have, and over time you will eventually encounter premature seal leakage. Dampening a saver isn't doing anything as any bounce load is transferred to the suspension on the trailer. Facts are everything about a boat fastened to a trailer has flexibility issues. Otherwise it would take hours at the ramp to unbolt a rigid transport system. Bottom line seems to suggest if you do a lot of trailering, especially on rough roads, a De-Flopperizer is a small investment that will definitely aid in the chances of bottoming out screwing up a skeg or worse.