Boat straps

[Bender]

I have a My Wedge and use it when towing locally. I know some dealers are supplying these with new boat purchases and not the standard transom saver. I've heard that many bass boat manufacturers have said that modern transoms are strong enough that they don't need to have the weight of the motor taken away for towing, just stop the bounce to save the hydraulic system.

Last year I saw a newer boat made by one of these manufacturers (Ranger) where the transom ripped off and the motor fell off in the water. I can't say it was from towing but I know the guy had not recently hit anything with the boat and he towed without a traditional transom saver.

At the end of the day you have to ask the convenience is worth the risk. It's normally not for me especially since I have a jackplate adding to the effective force on the transom.