Cracking/Splitting Transom Saver

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January 13, 2010 at 6:40 pm #334249

Rowdy Yates
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Im having some trouble with my Transom Saver cracking/splitting just in back of the motor catch Y. Ive noticed that the C channel on my trailer where the roller mount flexing when I run the motor down. When Im traveling it is allowing the motor to bounce causing the cracking/splitting. Im thinking of fabricating a couple of braces to stiffen it up. Has anyone else encountered this problem? Whats the thought on the bracing?

January 13, 2010 at 8:28 pm #334270

clownshoes
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Rowdy as I see it you have 2 options thatll not void your BCB warranty: 1) Transom saver with spring in the shaft. I have this but I will tell you I can feel the motor moving/surging when it bounces some on the saver. Not a big deal but I can tell it in my Z71 truck. 2) To me if you drill two holes in the aluminum flange of the “c” adpater on the roller and then also strap the c adapter around the crossbar of the trailer that the roller is on you shouldnt have enough motor/lower unit “slap” on the cushioned end of the saver to do this. Have to say though Ive never seen one cracked…You sure everything is tight on your motor mounts? WardC.O.D. Jr. III

January 13, 2010 at 10:01 pm #334283

Bass Cat Boats
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They will crack. You have to be careful with the “downpressure” when placing the saver on the transom, and make sure youre pads arent worn out. Excessive pressure and a good jolt will flex the end and split. All you can do is replace the transom saver and move on.

January 13, 2010 at 10:13 pm #334299

Bass Cat Boats
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Occasionally, though we just replace them. They are usually splitting from the engine trying to turn and the side movement.

January 14, 2010 at 12:49 am #334315

fishmagnet
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Ive had several of them split over the years. They should use a stainless tube instead of aluminum, but I digress. Before re-purchasing another T-Saver, I unscrew the bolts, drill new holes, switch sides, and re-attatch the yoke. Does that make sense?

January 14, 2010 at 4:19 am #334335

PhilAddison
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fishmagnet wrote: Ive had several of them split over the years. They should use a stainless tube instead of aluminum, but I digress. Before re-purchasing another T-Saver, I unscrew the bolts, drill new holes, switch sides, and re-attatch the yoke. Does that make sense? Makes sense to me. Just cut off the part thats cracked!

January 14, 2010 at 2:08 pm #334354

tae73
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I have good luck with this brand it has rubber cushions on the sides and in V of the wedge to keep from smashing the lower unit.

January 14, 2010 at 6:23 pm #334373

Rowdy Yates
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Here is a couple of pictures showing what Im thinking of doing to keep from having to keep replacing or cutting off the tubing. What do you think?
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