Re: How to support the front of my boat
I always strap the handles down to the trailer in the back. Always. But you really think I NEED to buy that bracket? Cause if it's necessary I will. I want it to be safe and effective
I think you NEED to have the bow stop positioned so the bow eye is winched firmly against it and it cant move upward or forward.
you have a choice of the two brackets I linked to, the large bracket means you will need to readjust things but it lines everything up for you. the other one where you have a two piece brackets is the simplest way and can be made to work the way you have it set up now, all it does is reposition the bow stop to where the bow eye is and maybe you slide the boat back a couple inches.
if I were you I would get these:
Galvanized Bow Stop Brackets (1-pair) #86106
and bolt them with it angled upward to get it high enough then you are good to go.
if you look at the pictures in the link it wouldn't be hard to make your own brackets for it if you or a friend of yours has the skill
you could even cut your home made bow stop roller loose from the brace welded to the tongue (cut it off flush from the tongue) and then bend it upwards so its high enough to fit up in front of the bow eye then bend the brace down to bolt or weld the support brace to the post this time when you are done.
I just don't know your skill level or your access to scrap metal and welding