Motor Toters

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January 16, 2009 at 11:42 am #389446

High Tide
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I have heard different opinions regarding the use of motor toters. Some of my friends use them and some dont. I heard one person say that if you have a hydraulic jackplate it is best to run the motor up high on the plate and trim all the way down and trailer the boat without a motor toter in that fashion. Others say you should always use a motor toter and clips. What does Bass Cat recommend?

January 16, 2009 at 12:08 pm #389450

Bass Cat Boats
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BCB recommends toter.

January 16, 2009 at 1:15 pm #389452

Bass Cat Boats
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That would be a full length old fashioned style Motor Toter. Not the shorties.

January 16, 2009 at 2:08 pm #389455

jignpig
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Bass Cat Boats wrote: That would be a full length old fashioned style Motor Toter. Not the shorties. I raise the hydraulic 3/4 up and use the full length as BCB has always recommended the Full length transom saver. The “shorties” such as Lock N Stow are not recommended by BCB. Just an added measure of safety that doesnt take 30 seconds to attach…96 Eyra/12 Mercury 175 Pro XS with 2015 single axle trailer2017 Victory Gunner

January 16, 2009 at 2:57 pm #389458

greeneboat
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The old-style toters allow the boat, motor, and trailer to move as one unit and is what we recommend at Greene Boat & Motor. Just remember on a Bass Cat to file half of one side of the toter off (where it attaches to the trailer) or you will bust one of the trailer lights on the three-light strip. Andy GreeneAndy Greene Greene Boat & Motor 828-286-2290 http://www.greeneboats.com

January 16, 2009 at 4:04 pm #389461

lreddmann
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Andy- Could have used that advice a little earlier. OUCH! -Lee

January 16, 2009 at 4:05 pm #389464

Tideman
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greeneboat wrote: The old-style toters allow the boat, motor, and trailer to move as one unit and is what we recommend at Greene Boat & Motor. Just remember on a Bass Cat to file half of one side of the toter off (where it attaches to the trailer) or you will bust one of the trailer lights on the three-light strip. Andy Greene FILE??????????????????? YOU MEAN GRIND DONT YOU???

January 16, 2009 at 4:24 pm #389467

bcjigginjoe
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Hey Robin, How did you do yours? File it, grind it, OR tell Worm to “Git er Dun.”

January 17, 2009 at 7:14 pm #389470

greeneboat
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Actually, I prefer to use a pocket knife to trim my motor toter. This gives me something to do during the 5-week wait period from when I order my boat to when it is actually delivered. Since I cannot go fishing, I need something to pass my time. After a good 100 hours, I usually break through the top layer of aluminum. After another 1,000 hours I usually manage to saw my way through. Of course, I go through about 100 knife blades until the job is complete. All kidding aside… yes, I meant grind – not file! I was not thinking when I typed that. Leave it to these Bass Cat fellows to keep me on my toes. Here is a picture of how you trim the motor toters for the Bass Cat trailers. Make sure the short end goes down. [img]file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Andy%20Greene/My%20Documents/My%20Pictures/2008-10-14/Used%20Boats.jpg[/img] Thanks, Andy Greene Greene Boat & MotorAndy Greene Greene Boat & Motor 828-286-2290 http://www.greeneboats.com

January 17, 2009 at 11:26 pm #389473

txmrbass
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Take my advice and take a hack saw to both sides then file smooth My buddy did not know why one side was shorter then the other and guess what. Now both side are the same length.
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