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fjreinke
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 Winch post bow stop question I'm building a trailer for a new hull. I got a 1860 from Uncle J. It's a full flat with a square pipe bow.
I'm needing ideas on how to build the winch post and bow stop. Is there a roller that works good on a flat?
I'm new to the form but have been creeping for a while and find it very helpful. I have got a lot good info from here.
Thanks in advance for any info or pics y'all would like to share.
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| Wed Sep 28, 2016 9:23 am |
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Russ
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Re: Winch post bow stop question Don't bother with a roller. Use a 2x6 or 2x8, put some carpet, make sure the angle is right for your boat, and build the winch post to pull the boat so it rests on/against that.
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fjreinke
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Re: Winch post bow stop question
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| Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:33 am |
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Russ
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Re: Winch post bow stop question Np. If you need any pics, I can take a couple when I get home.
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Melnmo
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Re: Winch post bow stop question My bow stop was smashed and bent when I bought the boat so I ended up rebuilding it. I cut the old one off where it was bent and simply re-welded some 3/8" thick angle in it's place. The end of the angle support was cut off at the same angle as the bow and an aluminum plate was welded on for a nice landing surface. I put a chunk of horse-mat for cushion and all is well. I don't think this one is going to bend as easily as the original did.
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fjreinke
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Re: Winch post bow stop question
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North LA Hunter
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Re: Winch post bow stop question I've built 3 or 4 trailers like this and seems to do well. Easy to build and doesn't take a lot of time.
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fjreinke
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Re: Winch post bow stop question
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fjreinke
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North LA Hunter
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fjreinke
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Re: Winch post bow stop question I finished my trailer a while back and never posted a pic so here it is. It works good and is secure. I need to add a safety lanyard incase the winch strap snaps. Thanks to North LA Hunter for sharing his method.
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fjreinke
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