finbully Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 What do you guys use to support a Yamaha F300 when towing? I like Motor Mate for my bass and flats boats but I don't find a model for the F300 on their web site. I want something for the PF 2500 Hybrid with a Yamaha F300 I've ordered since I'll be towing several hundred miles to fish until I retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapor Trail Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 I am modifying the heavy duty version of a Transom Saver and basically just using the part that attaches to the motor. It will be much longer and have a bend in it. I'll show a picture here when I get it done. I have a 26 with a Verado 350. The owners manual says do not trailer with out a support for the motor. We have always used them on other boats although not many do for saltwater boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 A 2x4. Place it cross ways on the support bracket and drop the motor down. I was using the My wedge motor guard but it caused the tilt seals to leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbully Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/12/2019 at 11:45 PM, mustang190 said: I was using the My wedge motor guard but it caused the tilt seals to leak. Same thing happened to me with my Maverick HPX 18 to both ram seals using My Wedge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishEyez Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Curious as to what caused it to leak? Although I dont trailer any distance but maybe once a year I don't want the My Wedge causing any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbully Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Bent rams wore out seals. Rams and seals needed to be replaced. The rams are not designed to support what ends up being a sleeve that causes horizontal torque on the rams designed for vertical strength that is experienced as the boat is towed. May not be an issue for short tows but I'm towing several hundred miles from my home location each time I use the boat. Motor Mate completely removes any forces from the rams as you tow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishEyez Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Thanks. Something I'll remember in the future for long hauls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 I trailer to the Keys once or twice a year. But the short hauls are just as bad. And more often too. A piece of 2x4 works great. And you can paint it a pretty color if your worried about it looking like a mullet boat. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverking Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 I use the Lock-n-Haul for my Yamaha 250 SHO and it works great. https://www.lock-n-haul.com/lnhvmax.html I have had it a little over a year and it does its job very well. I got the universal non-painted version for around $55. I looked at MotorMate also. From my research it is a great product as well. The only reason I opted against it was that you had to install the bracket supports for the motormate onto the motor in order for it to work. I was looking for something a little more plug n play that did not require loosening bolts that had been locked down for a long time. Also, the motormate was more than twice the cost of the Lock-n-Haul. I also looked at the my wedge but wanted something that would keep the motor straight as well as provide support. With the my wedge you have to buy centering clips in addition to the my wedge to keep the motor from turning during transit. Given the issues reported above I am glad I crossed this one off my list early in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Modified Transom Saver ( Extended Center Section) on 2300 HPS, Removed trailer center marker lights and installed a roller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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