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bow roller vs bow stopper

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:05 pm
by JZ
Is there any difference btw using a bow roller or the V shaped stopper. I current have the V shaped stopper and my boat moves around a bit while driving and I am think with the roller the bow may come up a bit and eliminate the problem.

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:47 am
by seanympho
Personally I think the v stop would be more secure from movement. The roller would allow more vertical movement I would think. My boat has the v stop and it sits pretty snug once I winch it up tight. Does your trailer have rollers or bunks? Is your boat sitting flush all around as well?

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:07 am
by JZ
it has rollers and is well balanced I think the problem is the location of the winch, instead of the strap being level it points down a bit which allows the boat to bounce a bit on the road I am thinking with the bow roller the boat will sit up more which will level out the winch strap.

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:37 pm
by C5
try a tie down strap.. secured boat straight down to the trailer.. you can buy them at any marina.. strap, tightener and velcron pads to secure the tightener down..
http://www.easternmarine.com/Boat-Tie-Down-Straps/

see the picture in the top left corner

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Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 7:04 am
by FishToLive
C5 wrote:try a tie down strap.. secured boat straight down to the trailer.. you can buy them at any marina.. strap, tightener and velcron pads to secure the tightener down..
http://www.easternmarine.com/Boat-Tie-Down-Straps/

see the picture in the top left corner
Ditto...I bought stainless steel boat buckles (G2, not the G3 minis). Around 100$ for a set but there's no price for piece of mind. Boat never moves on the trailer. Also available in standard steel...a bit cheaper and a bit stronger.
http://www.immioutdoors.com/products/bo ... tie-downs/

I have a V bow stopper...nothing moves.

Re: bow roller vs bow stopper

Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 7:50 am
by Wallyboss
Usually that winch is adjustable up or down.