Ironically all the old boats with failed transoms used to toter to trailer support. I’m a fan of the sticks over trim or if u have a mercury, the swivel bracket that uses trim holes.
I have NEVER seen a motor bounce in my truck mirror like it does in rough water...
transoms are way better than they were years ago when motor toters to the trailer were a thing.
Or, avoid low profile reels, fuel injection, radial tires and fluorocarbon line too 🙂