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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