Yamaha trailer support

[scgck]

Hi all,
Anyone using a support mechanism from lower unit to trailer when transporting ?
If so any recommendations or photos ?
I have searched the forum and found plenty of suggestions for supporting the hydraulic tilt but not much mention of transom support.
Thanks
R27 O/B

 

[KKRCRACE]

I use one that I made and will be towing from Maryland to Punta Gorda Florida around the middle of the month. I personally think that they are worth having. If you email me at kenkeir@gmail .com I will send photos.
KKRCRACE

 

[BB marine]

It is to bad that KKRCRACE can not post a picture of his transom saver. He has one that he could patent. I would rather support the weight of the engine to the trailer. So that the motor and boat ride together down the road. Reducing stresses at the transom. Many of the engine pods hang out further from the hull transom adding more leverage and stresses. Having a 450 lbs motor hang off this pod absorbing all of the shock will cause stresses that were not included in the design. When a boat is in the water and the engine is pushing the boat theses stresses are different. I have seen a few rangers and Cutwater outboard model boats with stress cracks near transom engine pod R23, R27,C23. The R25 has the engine mounted on the transom and I have not seen cracks on theses. I would still support the engine on a R25 to the trailer when trailering any distance. Just my opinion! We all have them!

 

[CruisingElvinRay]

If you’re going to use a brace, make sure the boat is securely strapped down to the trailer at the bow. I mean with a vertical strap holding the bow eye down to the center beam of the trailer, not just the winch strap. Otherwise, any up and down deflection of the bow will transfer into a downward force on the engine and, effectively, an upward punch to the lower unit.


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[CruisingElvinRay]

It is to bad that KKRCRACE can not post a picture of his transom saver. He has one that he could patent. I would rather support the weight of the engine to the trailer. So that the motor and boat ride together down the road. Reducing stresses at the transom. Many of the engine pods hang out further from the hull transom adding more leverage and stresses. Having a 450 lbs motor hang off this pod absorbing all of the shock will cause stresses that were not included in the design. When a boat is in the water and the engine is pushing the boat theses stresses are different. I have seen a few rangers and Cutwater outboard model boats with stress cracks near transom engine pod R23, R27,C23. The R25 has the engine mounted on the transom and I have not seen cracks on theses. I would still support the engine on a R25 to the trailer when trailering any distance. Just my opinion! We all have them!

Exactly where on the transom did the cracks form? What was your repair process? Will keep an eye out.


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