Posts: 35
Location: Burnsville, MN | PCR,
Those latches that supposedly take the place of the transom saver, in my opinion are not made for that purpose... they are fine for storage, or at the launch, but not for travel. They WILL snap... I have seen it. Get a transom saver, or at the very least, use a 2x4, trimming the motor down and pinching it in between the shaft and the clamp bracket (you can see the place that I am describing, there is a little shelf there perfect for a 24" 2x4).
I recommend trailer guides... I have the PVC style on my roller trailer. They are a big help for a beginner, and inexpensive.
Use your judgement on the battery charging. If you are only on the water for a couple of hours, you probably won't need to charge. Windy days really work your trolling motor batteries over though. My trolling motor has a battery power gauge, you can add one to your system (if you don't have one) relatively easily. I am usually on the water for at least 6 hours, and my trolling motor is almost always in use, so I plug in every time I get home, or to the dock at the lodge.
Congrats on the new boat... she sounds like a beauty.
Good luck! Boats are a constant expense, and a lobor of love!
Edited by D-Rock 4/17/2006 9:35 PM
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