Springfield 1780242 Guardian Motor Support Bracket, Bolt-On with Over-The-Roller Adapter, Aluminum

The Springfield 1780242 Guardian Motor Support is a bolt-on bracket built to carry the cantilevered weight of an outboard motor when the boat is on a trailer, reducing stress on the transom and steering mechanism during towing. It features a cast aluminum head paired with a high-strength aluminum shaft, giving it a rigid, corrosion-resistant construction suited to marine environments. The bracket includes an over-the-roller adapter, allowing it to bolt onto the trailer and rest over the roller to support and protect the leading edge of the motor's lower unit while in transit. By taking the load off the outboard's tilt and steering components, it helps prevent premature wear that can occur when a motor is left hanging unsupported over rough roads. The unit has a black finish and measures 30.5 x 1.5 x 7.25 inches, with a compact, low-profile design that mounts without extensive trailer modification. It ships as a single, complete kit ready to bolt on.

Specifications

• Brand: Springfield
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1780242
• Category: Transom Saver / Motor Support
• Material: Aluminum
• Finish: Black
• Item Dimensions: 30.5 x 1.5 x 7.25 inches
• Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Fastener Type: Bolt
• UPC: 038132945487
• Number of Items: 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Springfield 1780242 Guardian Motor Support do? It bolts onto a boat trailer to support the cantilevered weight of an outboard motor during towing, taking strain off the transom and steering mechanism.

Is the Springfield 1780242 bolt-on or clamp-on? The 1780242 is a bolt-on unit that mounts to the trailer with an over-the-roller adapter, rather than a clamp design.

What is the over-the-roller adapter used for? The adapter lets the Guardian Motor Support bracket sit over the trailer's roller so it can cradle and protect the leading edge of the motor's lower unit.

What material is the Springfield 1780242 made from? It is built with a cast aluminum head and a high-strength aluminum shaft, giving it a durable, corrosion-resistant construction for marine and towing use.

What are the dimensions of this motor support? The Springfield 1780242 measures 30.5 x 1.5 x 7.25 inches.

How much does the Springfield 1780242 weigh? It weighs 3.3 pounds.

What color or finish does the 1780242 come in? The Guardian Motor Support bracket has a black finish.

Why does an outboard motor need trailer support like this? Without support, the weight of an outboard hanging over the transom while trailering can wear on the steering mechanism and stress the motor's lower unit; the 1780242 bracket helps carry that load instead.

How many pieces come in the Springfield 1780242 kit? The kit includes 1 item, the complete bolt-on bracket with over-the-roller adapter.

Does the 1780242 include mounting hardware? It is a bolt-on fastener type kit, designed to attach to the trailer with bolts as part of the assembly.

What part of the motor does the Guardian Motor Support protect? It protects the leading edge of the motor's lower unit while the boat is being trailered.

Is the Springfield 1780242 a universal fit? Fitment details beyond bolt-on trailer mounting are not specified for the 1780242; it is designed to bolt onto a trailer using the included over-the-roller adapter.