Where should a bow roller hit

[thornious]

I am a little confused here. I just bought an 18ft 1990 Maxum openbow with a matching escort trailer. <br /><br />The question is where should the bow roller hit on the front of this boat? Also along the same lines, where should the boats winch eye be in position to the bow roller above or below when the trailer is loaded.<br /><br />It looks like the previous owner had the boat eye resting right on the bow roller, which left the weight of the boat resting on that eye. I could be wrong but that just dosent seem right to me.

 

[MGuckin]

Re: Where should a bow roller hit

1 of my boats is above the other is below. Not really sure if it makes a difference but the eye definately should not be resting on the bow stop. Most winches are adjustable up or down. Watch for clearance when turning your winch crank.<br />I would think that the eye would work better if below the stop but I guess that depends on how high up it was installed in the hull.<br />There are different length stops available also.<br />Mike<br />

 

[DJ]

Re: Where should a bow roller hit

thornious,<br /><br />MG is right. The bow stop should be ABOVE the bow eye. That method helps keep the boat on the trailer in a panic stop or front end collision with the tow vhicle.<br /><br />I've seen plenty of pictures of boats sitting on top of cars/trucks after a collision.<br /><br />You might also want to add a safety strap or chain from the bow eye to the trailer frame. Don't rely solely on the winch.

 

[thornious]

Re: Where should a bow roller hit

thanks it doesn t look like the winch stand is really adjustable at all. I will check again thanks for the saftey chain hint at least it has that on already

 

[MGuckin]

Re: Where should a bow roller hit

In most states the safety chain/strap is required. In my state they don't require transom straps. Figure that 1 out. <br />I meant the winch assembly itself, not the stand. Most are bolted on to the stand. Don't move the stand itself, that will change your balance and tongue weight.

 

[thornious]

Re: Where should a bow roller hit

thanks MG but the winch doesnt move at all only the stand. I am think maybe the boat is just on the trailer wrong right now. I will see how it goes this weekend when I reload the boat.

 

[MGuckin]

Re: Where should a bow roller hit

If you can upload a picture, we may be able to offer advise on modifications.<br />Good Luck

 

[thornious]

Re: Where should a bow roller hit

Well it looks like the boat was just loaded word before. When I reloaded it on the trailer the bow eye hit just under the bow roller. thanks for the help