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Location: Home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs | I just purchased a transom saver for my rig (Alumacraft Tourney 185, 200 E-Tec, Heritage Trailer. On the way to the lake, 45 miles +/-, I put the transom saver in place, lowered the motor on to it and used a tie down strap to prevent the steering wheel from turning so as to keep the motor straight and in the rubber "V" on the transom saver. Once I got to the ramp I discovered that the steering wheel was still locked in position by the straps but the motor had actaually slipped(turned all the way to the right). I didnt see any hydraulic fluids leeking nor did I feel any adverse effects on steering once on the water. Was it possible that something in the steering was damaged by locking the wheel down with such a large motor hanging up in the air? Just want to be sure. AND is it necessary that the motor remain stright while resting on the transom saver? Would another transom saver be better? Perhaps the ones the that look somewhat like crab claws (I dont know how else to describe them- two rubber bushings on each claw which pivot to pinch down once the motor is placed within the transom saver.
Karl |
