transom saver bars
just tryin to get some info about trailering with the new motor.
my old johnson had the little latch for keeping the engine up whilst travelling, without putting all the pressure on the rams. it worked a treat. trim all the way up, flick the latch over, and trim down until it engages.
when i got the new suzuki put on, the guy told me just to keep it as low as possible (without hittin the ground) when trailering, but the manual also suggests using a "transom saver bar" (an adjustable bar that rests on your trailer, and cradles your motor leg, for support), for rough roads or extended trips. it does have a latch, but it doesnt actually work (brand new motor too).
what i need to know is, how much damage can be done to the motor/rams, from trailering with the motor up? who uses transom saver bars? who has done damage, and what was it?
cheers
grayzeee
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Date Joined: 09/07/09
i use a block of jarrah tilt
i use a block of jarrah
tilt motor up off rams then back down onto block.
If I spent half as long fishing , as I do reading this bloody forum , I'd be twice the fisherman I am.
just dhu it
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Date Joined: 14/05/09
block
Yep i a was the same johno and evinrudes both had the tilt bar , but all the other dont so i used to use a block of wood from chassis to motor leg to save tilt rams , never liked the idea especially on rough tracks but everyone does it , i now have a yammy 4st and they have produced a rubber shock absober in a pvc tube to put on the rams and rest the motor on it, compressed whilst trailering which works well , you could find out if it fits the Suzi
PJAY
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Date Joined: 12/05/09
scotto....i just towed my 5m
scotto....i just towed my 5m quinnie - 60hp yammy from rockingham to kununurra....same as grayzee just used a block of 4 x 2 pine and dropped the motor down on it....worked a treat and no problems over 3200kms
The Kimberley....perfect one day and more perfect the next!!!
nico
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Date Joined: 17/08/10
transom brace
yep the block is a great idea though for long distance towing i like i brace from trailer to gearbox to make sure the engine cant stress the trany.200 KG swing off a glass trany cant be good if the boat bounces around. The leverage is different when trimed up to that of the rig in the water jumping between waves.
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alfred
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Date Joined: 12/01/07
Block of wood. I use a 1/2
Block of wood.
I use a 1/2 inch piece of flooring Jarrah to get the leg low but a simple 4 by 2 off cut from any construction dumpster will do.