Installed a new Fortrex this past fall and was wondering if adding a Bounce Buster would be worth it?  I admit that like a fool, I forgot to install the holddown strap under the mount when I did the motor, and haven't been able to find one long enough to attach to the deck (Rod Saver) that would reach around the motor shaft.  I don't mind spending the $30 for the buster if it would help.  Any suggestions? :-?

Not to many guys run a bounce buster here in East Tn but if I ran a lot of rough water $30 would be cheap insurance.............Al

Installed a new Fortrex this past fall and was wondering if adding a Bounce Buster would be worth it? I admit that like a fool, I forgot to install the holddown strap under the mount when I did the motor, and haven't been able to find one long enough to attach to the deck (Rod Saver) that would reach around the motor shaft. Any suggestions? :-?

So you misplaced the strap that was included with the motor or you don't want to loosen the mounting bolts it to install the original strap?

I have a Fortrex and never had a problem.  Strap is always unhooked when the boats on the water, even for long rough runs.  I do strap it down when trailering.

Installed a new Fortrex this past fall and was wondering if adding a Bounce Buster would be worth it? I admit that like a fool, I forgot to install the holddown strap under the mount when I did the motor, and haven't been able to find one long enough to attach to the deck (Rod Saver) that would reach around the motor shaft. Any suggestions? :-?

So you misplaced the strap that was included with the motor or you don't want to loosen the mounting bolts it to install the original strap?

I have a Fortrex and never had a problem. Strap is always unhooked when the boats on the water, even for long rough runs. I do strap it down when trailering.

The only thing I misplaced was my memory when I totally forgot about the strap :-? .  I ran a MG for 12 years without one and didn't have a problem.  The Fortrex is a LOT sterner stuff than that MG was so I really don't anticipate any trouble...just thought a BB might head some off.  The 101 comes with one attached, the 80 doesn't.