Give me advice on installation of a transom saver mechanism to support the engine on my 2017 170 MONTAUK. Am I correctly installing the transom saver as seen below in Figure 1?
The transom-saver only has about 4.5-inches of clearance from elbow of transom saver to the road. That seems wrong--too close to road--and with a good bounce it will bottom out.
This trailer came from previous owner with this transom saver, and there is a connector for it on the trailer. It appears the transom saver can be configured multiple ways by moving the bolts around. I can't seem to get it any better than seen above.
2017 170 MONTAUK Unusual Transom Saver
Re: 2017 170 MONTAUK Unusual Transom Saver
I would not use that as it is exacerbating the possibility of striking the ground at a curb cut or grade change.
A 2x4 block of wood between the bracket and the outboard has worked for me for 20 years.
A 2x4 block of wood between the bracket and the outboard has worked for me for 20 years.
1992 Outrage 17
2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
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2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
Member since 2003
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Re: 2017 170 MONTAUK Unusual Transom Saver
Would love to see a picture of the 2x4 in action. I can't quite envision the connections.