Towing eye Snare where roller doesn’t reach out far enough.
Example - Here is an example showing an Aluminium boat more commonly used on Towing Eye (Aluminium) boats. In the first case ‘All is well’ ….. In the second the roller does not reach out far enough to stop the boat. Here the more vertical post (with the same winch platform) allows the roller to sit up against the bow with the latch not too far forward. The solution is the Roller Extender allows a ‘quick fix’ without cutting, boring or welding.
Adjustment - Horizontal Adjustment48 mm max.(4 hole positions) Vertical up/down40 mm roller support armsRear hole 121 mm (4”)Front hole 24 mm (1”)50 mm roller support armsRear Hole 104 mm (4.8”)Front hole 28 mm (1.1)
An Aluminium boat is shown (more likely than F/G boat) but the principle is the same
option
Roller Extender parts highlighted in green
650
850
Covers Towing Eye Boats - Usually aluminium(In the USA some aluminium boats have U-bolts - see U-bolt section)
Note:- Installation & Use of the L & R ProductsThe 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.
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. Click hereto open.However 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 roller in the right position.
How to make your own Winch Post and/or Winch platform ?
Towing eye Snare where roller doesn’t reach out far enough.
Example - Here is an example showing an Aluminium boat more commonly used on Towing Eye (Aluminium) boats. In the first case ‘All is well’ ….. In the second the roller does not reach out far enough to stop the boat. Here the more vertical post (with the same winch platform) allows the roller to sit up against the bow with the latch not too far forward. The solution is the Roller Extender allows a ‘quick fix’ without cutting, boring or welding.
Adjustment - Horizontal Adjustment48 mm max.(4 hole positions) Vertical up/down40 mm roller support armsRear hole 121 mm (4”)Front hole 24 mm (1”)50 mm roller support armsRear Hole 104 mm (4.8”)Front hole 28 mm (1.1)
An Aluminium boat is shown (more likely than F/G boat) but the principle is the same
option
Roller Extender parts highlighted in green
650
850
Note:- Installation & Use of the L & R ProductsThe 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.
Covers Towing Eye Boats - Usually aluminium (In the USA some aluminium boats have U-bolts - see U-bolt section)
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. Click hereto open.However 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 roller in the right position.
How to make your own Winch Post and/or Winch platform ?