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Re: Boat does not stay up against the bow stop
This is what it looks like after a 15-20 minute drive home. It is winched tight to the bow stop when loading. Usually at the top of the ramp it is still snug or maybe just a bit loose. It gets this much looser on the drive.
Yes, it needs a...
We have a new to us 28' open bow fibreglass boat and when loading it on the trailer, the boat does come all the way to the bow stop. There is a strap to the winch and a vertical strap from the trailer straight up to the bow eye. We do need to install a safety chain.
When we get home, the...