Bow stop Q:

[blifsey]

I have had a 1984 Procraft 1750 fish and ski boat trailered on a 1984 Southern Draw trailer since mid last summer. The bow stop is the rubber V type. It has gotten where it spins up and can face the wrong direction (i.e. the V aiming forward instead of up) during loading. I've found it best to aim the V toward the boat so that when the boat rides up the V it spins it 90 degrees to the proper direction. I'm thinking of replacing it and need some advice. Can I replace it with a bow tie type roller (like the Stoltkz super whatever) or must I go back with a V type? Second question, should the V be aimed upward and remain that way when loading boat. I drive on the trailer and sometimes winch it the last 6 inches or so (still in learning mode on this).<br /><br />Thanks for any input!!!<br />BL...

 

[DP]

Re: Bow stop Q:

I don't see any reason you can't switch to the Stoltz assembly. The only limiting factor would be the width between your present V block supports.

 

[6MISFITZ]

Re: Bow stop Q:

Measure the width of where the "v" stop mounts and there should be a matching roller stop to match. If the current is strong where you launch / recover you can also buy a kit that makes the pulley wider than the mount and will locate the bow in strong winds or current or even an unexpected wake!

 

[blifsey]

Re: Bow stop Q:

Thanks to y'all for the answers...I wasn't sure if it was OK to change from V-block to roller. The roller just seems like a better setup. Will likely swap out in next couple of weeks,<br /><br />BL...