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Components….
The Latch
The Right Winch Post & Winch Platform
Our guide to the right parts that cope with a range of boats, that you can take to
your trailer supplier for correct selection OR have produced to suit your needs.
Brochure.....‘Using the Product’
This covers tips on how to use the product effectively.
The 6 page publication is included in the box...
but you can also get an up to date printable.
Note:- Installation & Use of the L & R Products
The products need to be installed, and used, in accordance with the printed instructions on the
packaging, printed inserts and the information published on the website www.boatlatch.com.
Release & Retrieve takes no responsibility for product that is not installed and used within these
guidelines.
It should be noted that the
Fibreglass boat copes more easily
with a winch post that is more laid
back,
as opposed to a aluminium boat
with a towing eye where a more
vertical post gets the roler in the
right position.
Components…. the Snares
These are to mount on the towing eye of aluminium boats.
There are two types……
Standard Size
Heavy Duty Size
The Standard size is for use
on boats up to 6.5M (21’)
The Heavy Duty Snare is for
boats over 6.5M (21’)
OR
boats subjected to
extremely heavy workloads.
Fixings with the
Standard L & RTM
towing eye Snare are
2x12mm bolts with
nuts, washers and
spacer sleeves.
Fixings with the
Standard L & RTM
towing eye Snare are
2x16mm bolts (16x50
mm) with nuts,
washers and spacer
sleeves.
Heavy Duty Snare
Towing Eye Boat Snares
(Note :- in the USA a number of Aluminium boats have U-Bolt fittings… not towing eyes)
Standard
For use on boats up to 6.5M (21’)
For use on boats up to 6.5M (21’) OR
boat subjected to very high workloads and
rough conditions.
Relative size
comparison
shown
Strength = 5
Tonnes
Tensile strength
= 5.4 tonnes
The roller does
not reach out
far enough to
stop the
boat
Components…. Options
Used where the roller needs to be able to project out further
to the bow. More commonly required on Towing Eye
(Aluminium) boats. This is a straight bolt on option avoiding
drilling, cutting etc. These are 4 adjustable positions plus tilt.
You need to add six M12 galvanised bolts with washers
and nylon locking nuts.
Front of
Latch
supported &
bolted
Covers Towing Eye Boats
- Usually aluminium
(In the USA some aluminium boats have
U-bolts - see U-bolt section)
Note - Rope Diverter for old version of Aluminium Snare
Avoiding rope catching up between snare and bow
If the snare is mounted on the boat and there is a
gap that a rope can be caught in occasionally
(especially if a thin rope is used) then here is a way
to avoid this issue.
This uses a piece of stiff plastic tube - see details here.
Aluminium Boat Snare
The new version of the
Aluminium boat snare is
easier to fit, does not need
hole drilling, and located with
2 large bolts. It is also
stronger.
Two sleeves/spacers are
provided.
Use one for the bottom hole and the other where there is room.
You do not have to use both.
Use washers between the snare sides and the towing eye, so you can tighten against the aluminium surface.
The lowest possible position is usually the best option.
Note - in North America it is quite common for aluminium boats to have U-bolts, like the fibreglass boats. Where this
is the case use a Fibreglass Snare.
Strength = 5.6
Tonnes
Tested tensile strength 5.6 tonnes
(replaces previous model mid 2021)
124 mm
185 mm
12 mm
Tested tensile strength 4 tonnes
Previous version (4 hole)
Tested tensile strength 5.6 tonnes
mid 2021 update
Easier to fit without as many trailer
roller position issues. Even stronger.
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Install Section
Components….
The Latch
Components…. the Snares
These are to mount on the towing eye of aluminium
boats. There are two types……
Standard Size
Heavy Duty Size
The Standard size is
for use on boats up to
6.5M (21’)
The Heavy Duty
Snare is for boats
over 6.5M (21’)
OR
boats subjected to
extremely heavy
workloads.
Fixings with the
Standard L & RTM
towing eye Snare
are 2x12mm bolts
with nuts, washers
and spacer sleeves.
Fixings with the
Standard L & RTM
towing eye Snare
are 2x16mm bolts
(16x50 mm) with
nuts, washers and
spacer sleeves.
Heavy Duty Snare
Towing Eye Boat Snares
(Note :- in the USA a number of Aluminium boats have U-Bolt fittings… not towing eyes)
Standard
For use on boats up to 6.5M (21’)
For use on boats up to 6.5M (21’) OR
boat subjected to very high workloads
and rough conditions.
Relative size
comparison
shown
Strength = 5
Tonnes
Tensile strength
= 5.4 tonnes
The roller does
not reach out
far enough to
stop the
boat
Components…. Options
Used where the roller needs to be able to project
out further to the bow. More commonly required on
Towing Eye (Aluminium) boats. This is a straight
bolt on option avoiding drilling, cutting etc. These
are 4 adjustable positions plus tilt.
You need to add six M12 galvanised bolts with
washers and nylon locking nuts.
Front of
Latch
supported &
bolted
The Right Winch Post & Winch Platform
Our guide to the right parts that cope with a range of boats,
that you can take to your trailer supplier for correct selection
OR have produced to suit your needs.
Brochure.....‘Using the Product’
This covers tips on how to use the product effectively.
The 6 page publication is included in the box...
but you can also get an up to date printable.
Note:- Installation & Use of the L & R Products
The products need to be installed, and used, in accordance with the printed instructions
on the packaging, printed inserts and the information published on the website
www.boatlatch.com.
Release & Retrieve takes no responsibility for product that is not installed and used
within these guidelines.
It should be noted that the
Fibreglass boat copes
more easily with a winch
post that is more laid
back,
as opposed to a
aluminium boat with a
towing eye where a more
vertical post gets the roler
in the right position.
Covers Towing Eye Boats
- Usually aluminium (In the USA
some aluminium boats have U-
bolts - see U-bolt section)
The L-&-R boat latch has been granted an International Patent. Persons or Organizations who are found to be in breach of this patent will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the International patent laws.
© Copyright Release & Retrieve Boat Latch Pty Ltd, 2006 and "L-&-R" is a Trademark of Release & Retrieve Boat Latch Pty Ltd
Note - Rope Diverter for old version of Aluminium Snare
Avoiding rope catching up between snare and bow
If the snare is mounted on the boat and there is a
gap that a rope can be caught in occasionally
(especially if a thin rope is used) then here is a way
to avoid this issue.
This uses a piece of stiff plastic tube - see details here.
Aluminium Boat Snare
The new version of the
Aluminium boat snare is
easier to fit, does not need
hole drilling, and located with
2 large bolts. It is also
stronger.
Two sleeves/spacers are
provided.
Use one for the bottom hole and the other where there is room.
You do not have to use both.
Use washers between the snare sides and the towing eye, so you can tighten against the aluminium surface.
The lowest possible position is usually the best option.
Note - in North America it is quite common for aluminium boats to have U-bolts, like the fibreglass boats.
Where this is the case use a Fibreglass Snare.
Strength = 5.6
Tonnes
Tested tensile strength 5.6 tonnes
(replaces previous model mid 2021)
124 mm
185 mm
12 mm
Tested tensile strength 4 tonnes
Previous version (4 hole)
Tested tensile strength 5.6 tonnes
mid 2021 update
Easier to fit without as many trailer
roller position issues. Even stronger.
Install Section
