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Transom savers....a middle ground
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<blockquote data-quote="Rat" data-source="post: 424842" data-attributes="member: 1914"><p>The idea of a transom saver is that all the mass moves as one unit. The motor puts a strain on the transom because of leverage by the motor. </p><p></p><p>The transom saver reduces the leverage by attaching it to the trailer, no leverage, no flex at the transom. This is why wedges don't work; the motor still has leverage on the transom. </p><p></p><p>Your design takes that static moment out of the design of the transom saver; by allowing the motor to flex it will add stress to the transom. A static arm is the only option to remove the stress caused by the motor as it moves. </p><p></p><p>You design will work IF you also open the bypass valve on the trim/tilt unit. This would allow the motor to freely move independently of the transom, but the spring will act as a dampener to keep the motor in check. Otherwise, I believe it is a step backwards from the current, static, designs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rat, post: 424842, member: 1914"] The idea of a transom saver is that all the mass moves as one unit. The motor puts a strain on the transom because of leverage by the motor. The transom saver reduces the leverage by attaching it to the trailer, no leverage, no flex at the transom. This is why wedges don't work; the motor still has leverage on the transom. Your design takes that static moment out of the design of the transom saver; by allowing the motor to flex it will add stress to the transom. A static arm is the only option to remove the stress caused by the motor as it moves. You design will work IF you also open the bypass valve on the trim/tilt unit. This would allow the motor to freely move independently of the transom, but the spring will act as a dampener to keep the motor in check. Otherwise, I believe it is a step backwards from the current, static, designs. [/QUOTE]
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