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Doug Kanter wrote:
Is that the thing that's supposed to keep the outboard from whomping
down
when you're launching/unlaunching? Doesn't the outboard have its own
lock to
keep it raised at those times?

The transom saver holds the motor up while trailering. It has a vee
notch that cradles the bottom end of the motor, and the other end is a
semi-circle that hits the last trailer roller.
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I know why we sometimes raise the motor at the boat ramp, but why trailer
with it up, using that device? Does your motor reach low enough to be
threatened by the road???