Boat trailer winch placement advice.

[timharper89]

I've got a new to me 87 four winns sundowner 195. Trailer is not specific to the boat. Looks like a generic one from bass pro shop. I'm a first time boat owner, so this is all new to me. The winch bar has two rubber placement spots (see link for pictures) for the boat to rest on. My question is, should the winch be adjusted to be lower than it is? Every time I trailer it from the water, I have to lift the boat over the first (lower) boot out the eye on the boat will catch on it and not go further. If I need to adjust it ,which I am thinking I do, any tips on height? Just even with the eyelet on the boat? https://photos.app.goo.gl/KbGgviahBNXRF7yq6

 

[alldodge]

You always want the winch to be above the boats bow eye, so it will help lift the nose as it is being winched on. I would suggest removing the whole piece and just install one bow stop roller at the end. You could leave the piece and install a roller at the bottom, but your still going to have an issue, maybe not such a large one

 

[dingbat]

I had a similar set on my last boat.

Hard to tell from the picture. Either the Winch or the bracket is too high.

Looks like the winch is mounted backwards as well

The stop bracket should rotate on the center bolt and the winch cables goes thru the bracket