[reyb]

Isn't it the case that when an outboard is trimmed down to rest on a transom saver that it's just dead weight? If there is hydraulic pressure keeping the motor down, then I can see where a boat shifting forward(only) can be harmful. I don't think side-to-side movements would cause any damage because the transom saver length is fixed. However, if there is no hydraulic pressure keeping the motor trimmed down, then I don't see how a transom saver can do harm because the motor would pivot with any shifting/movement.