Y Fork, Trailer Saver/ transom Extra Padding in our covers

What does this mean...Y fork or a Trailer saver?

In summary this is called many different names depending on where you are in the World. It is a device to protect the motor from bouncing around when trimmed up in the towing or traveling position. Most of them have a 'Y' fork component and usually attach to the trailer at the rear just under the motor.

In recent years they have got a little more sophisticated by adding in "shock absorbers" to the Y fork, but they all are designed to do the same job as the manufactures locking down device, just some use their on rough roads and prefer a fitted Y fork holder or trailer saver.

" A typical Y fork or trailer saver device "
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" Extra padding Location and remember we will always make the padding the same colour as the main cover "	" We would always recommend you pad the 'Red' parts above, so you don't crush the zip on our full covers "

Having been asked by customers for extra protection in the cover, we now offer extra padding normally, just above the cavitation plate about 5 inches up. This way if the leg of the motor is NOT locked into position tightly and the leg bounces in the Y fork the cover will not be totally wrecked, but have extra padding to protect the leg and cover from damage.

Padding is a loose term as all we do is sew an extra piece of material on each side of the leg. The cost is very affordable to prevent Y fork ware.

This option like all our options are available when you order securely online.

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