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Old 18 March 2017, 21:51   #1
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Protecting engine bracket and transom when towing

My teenage son picked up his Ribeye 3.1 today and it has a Yamaha 15hp on it.I towed it home for him but was but concerned about the outboard bouncing about when towing and the impact it may have on the engine bracket and transom.
I have seen people wedging wood between the bracket to take some of the shock but wondered if there were any purpose built transom/bracket savers on the market.The engine doesn't have a trim and the bracket doesn't look that substantial,am I over reacting or should I use a purpose built device or just go with making my own with some wood or rubber?
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Old 18 March 2017, 22:05   #2
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There is a support you can buy I always just strapped the leg to trailer to stop any bounce on bracket (rib strapped to trailer independently)

Transom saver is the device. http://www.sailsmarine.com/ItemDetai...6485&l=g&cc=GB


Read all about it
http://www.rib.net/forum/f49/trailin...som-58692.html
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Old 18 March 2017, 22:10   #3
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An old fender works for me, also can be tied on
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