Is there a product like maybe at academy that would immobilize the steering apparatus in the picture?
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Is there a product like maybe at academy that would immobilize the steering apparatus in the picture?
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Oh. This is for trailering.
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The frugal in me says a small hose clamp would do the job. I would put a piece of hose under it to stop any scarring
It's called a steering stabilizer. It's an orange plastic piece that snaps on to the steering link. They are about $10 to $15 set.Attachment 434548
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Is it pretty secure while trailering? And thanks for the response.Quote:
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If this is a console steer you can tie off the steering wheel.
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Yes they stay on good and keep the motor from turning. I have several friends use them on their bass boats.
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Anybody here feel that transom savers do more harm than good?
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I think they can do harm as it ties the motor to the trailer and if there's any bounce it's a lot of jarring on it. Should really just support it to the boat with a wedgie or something. I've seen plastic pieces similar to the steering lock above used on the trim hydraulics for bracing.Quote:
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So it could use the support just not between the motor and the trailer. Understood.
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As long as you secure the boat to the trailer the transom saver does it’s job it takes the load off your transom. I had to weld the corners of my Jon boat transom because I didn’t use one…. But the idea is to strap your boat to the trailer and the transom saver straps the motor to the trailer making it one unit so the springs and tires take all the abuse…. I normally just secure my steering wheel with a small bungee cord and it works great
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Another thing that you might want to do is travel with your engine engaged in the forward position. I never really did this until last year when one of my buddies showed me this. Like he said, your propeller will free spin while going down the road if it is in neutral putting unnecessary spinning on the hub and bearings on the prop.