Is anyone use boat and recommend any of that two option? one of them connect to trailer and the other one hold the engine by itself. I have some fathers day gift card and I think it is r=the best thing I can get with it.

I have not used the Motor Mate but have used several similar devices. I’ve also used the trailer to motor type. I don’t like the trailer to motor for 2 reasons: it is a pain to use and it can wear the paint on the lower unit.

For the last 10 years I have been using Wedges. I like them better than any thing else that I have used.

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I've towed trailers for over 50 years. I've used every type motor supports there are and never had a cracked transom. To me the only purpose a support provides is to keep the skeg off the pavement. Use the one you like.

The one I am currently using is a DD26. I really like that one. I've never tried the one Jigman posted. I'm not a fan of the trailer mount ones.

With a little searching, the comments both pro and con are as long as your arm.😂 Bottom line both work and it boils down to personal preference. I have used both and have good and bad about both. I will say my buddies Ranger had a habit of snapping the lower unit to trailer style no matter how snug he fitted it. I currently have a custom made wedge style made from aircraft quality solid aluminum and I am very satisfied with it.

I have used the Motor Mate for several years and completely satisfied with it. Quick and easy,

9 minutes ago, Siebert Outdoors said:

The one I am currently using is a DD26. I really like that one. I've never tried the one Jigman posted. I'm not a fan of the trailer mount ones.

Started out using the trailer to lower unit monstrosity that came with the rig.

Never really had any problems with it, but it was a PIA to install and remove.

Been using this Transom Saver and Hydraulic Steering Lock Clips

from DD26, fishing for 5 years now.

At this point I have no plans to change from this system.

Clearly there are less expensive options available.

These deals were wildly overpriced when I bought them.

And like most everything, especially marine-related, the retail cost since then has virtually doubled.

Justifying the costs is a personal choice.

I also use the LEASH outboard motor safety system, which is a Precision Sonar product.

A-Jay

Thats the exact set up I have for the Motor in orange. Except no leash yet.