Motor-toter

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May 29, 2013 at 10:53 pm #317684

nreid09
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I am looking at maybe changing my motor-toter I have the original that goes from the trailer to the motor I am looking at one of the lock n stow toters my only concern is on the transom of my boat if it would be to much on it I no the original helps take some of the weight and shock but its just big looking for something smaller Im sure everyone has there on preference just would like some of yalls before I spend the money on one thanks

May 29, 2013 at 10:56 pm #317700

GRR884
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The one you have is the only style recommended by BCB!

May 29, 2013 at 11:59 pm #317717

Puma Jim
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you will find arguments for and against but the lock n stow has been working fine for me for years. I was told BCB does not recommend a hotfoot either but I would not have a boat without one. Love the company for sure but I never had much luck with the standard transom saver that BCB recommends

May 30, 2013 at 1:41 am #317735

Flyswatter
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Heres what I have. Its a damn solid metal brick too.

May 30, 2013 at 1:59 am #317753

basnbran
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I noticed the other day how much the rear crossmember moves when I attach my motor totor to it. As I have had problems with “metal fatigue” on another crossmember I wonder if I should be concerned? How much flex or movement would be acceptable?

May 30, 2013 at 2:01 am #317771

billius
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The cross member shouldnt flex. No need to apply that much pressure to the standard transom saver that BCB recommends.

May 30, 2013 at 2:13 am #317789

RazorCat
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I use the standard transom saver. I lower the motor until the bottom bracket just touches the roller and then give it one bump of the trim. Snug fit, but with minimal flex to the crossmember. Ive considered adding a shock or spring to the transom saver as a vibration dampener. Just remove the bolt between the two sections and add mounting brackets and shock absorber. It would still provide support for the motor and transom during transport, but could dampen road vibration and jolts which are the real concern here. Maybe a good post retirement project later this year. Stay tuned.

May 30, 2013 at 2:52 am #317816

spiffey28694
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razor if you get something like that figured out let me know sounds pretty interesting

May 30, 2013 at 9:03 am #317836

RazorCat
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Will do. I have a crude drawing of what Id like to do, and I believe it will work without adding too much weight to a transom saver. Looking forward to working on the boat related ideas list along with the home projects.

May 30, 2013 at 10:50 am #317854

kbgfish
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In my opinion the transom saver is the best option . If you look at an engine that is trimmed up it has the characteristics of a lever. Weight and gravity alone is putting stresses on the contact points . This energy can be compounded while in transport whenever you hits bumps in the road, this is known as shock loading. A support system that goes from the lower unit to the trailer will transfer and absorb this energy to the trailer rather than the transom . The block systems do support motor weight and will protect trim units however they do little to protect transom flex and fatigue.
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