I picked up my rig from Home Town Marine in Center, TX today after having a powerhead gasket replaced. The mechanic was out front and asked me where I got the transom saver that I have. I told him about “largemouth lou” building them and that BassCat started selling them in the online store. He was very impressed and interested. He said he has replaced a number of motor mounts due to people using the “motor mate” type of sticks. He said that a couple of the guys he was replacing every year were Albert Collins and Todd Castledine…a couple of Toledo and Rayburn tournament guys. He said once he finally got them to start using the full length transom saver, which BassCat has recommeded since the beginning, that they have gone several years without motor mount issues. He said that transom saver is the best of both worlds the way it supports the motor. I told him that was exactly what Rick said and that Rick also said that if he was going to build a transom saver that was the way he would have done it. He was impressed with my 2004 rig being in the shape it is in and all the details down to the transom saver that BassCat helped influence.Jim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console
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