You have mentioned several different times that many people use a transom saver incorrectly and it causes more damage than it saves. But in all the times you have said that, I don't ever remember you giving the correct usage for them.

I would- and I bet that lots of people here would have an interest in knowing the right way to use them. (or at least verifying that they do use it right)

Would you mind giving us a quick "how to" post?

Thanks

Yes, please that would be very helpful. I just got a new boat and I will be getting a transom save and don't want to harm my boat by using it the wrong way.

Most people bring their motor down until it rest solid on it and quit. This is not the point of hydraulic lock for some motors. On a lot of motors you have continue to trim down until both trim cylinder rods are fully retracted to get to the point of hydraulic lock. This is not the case on all so you have to see if your's will continue to trim down and retracting the rods after pulling into the Transome Saver or if the trim motor starts bogging. If the motor starts bogging an the rods don't retract, then don't keep trying to come down.