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[ATTACH=CONFIG]511832[/ATTACH]Sydwayz I should of posted this pic too, my bad. Is the performance bow winch still better than the set up I have?

I put a Stoltz roller, no issues yet. The old one did leave marks. Make sure it can turn also.

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Originally Posted by nova26 (Post 4021768)

[ATTACH=CONFIG]511832[/ATTACH]Sydwayz I should of posted this pic too, my bad. Is the performance bow winch still better than the set up I have?

In my opinion, yes, it is.

Any idea how much the Loadmaster costs?

Padraig

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Originally Posted by Padraig (Post 4021824)

Any idea how much the Loadmaster costs?

Padraig

I emailed them pix today. They are going to call me tomorrow with a price, I'll post it here when I get it.

I want to say it's a few hundred bucks for both pieces. Nicest part about it is that it's adjustable.

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Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 4021590)

Also, the BEST thing you can do for your bow roller or rubber/silicone contact points is LUBE THEM.

I keep a can of this in the toolbox on the trailer.
http://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Perform.../dp/B00383YM8W

Spray down the contact points, and even the point(s) on the hull as it get's close to the bow stand. Any marks that are left will wipe right off with a cloth. Works like a champ!

Great idea!

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Originally Posted by Padraig (Post 4021824)

Any idea how much the Loadmaster costs?

Padraig

I think it was about $350 painted to match.

That is not bad.

Thanks,

Padraig

If you want your bow roller to not make a mark it needs to be able to roll. Here's how to do it in about 30 minutes for $5 or less.

Trailer bow rollers are generally "4 inch" rollers for all but the smallest trailers. As you can see in the picture below, the roller is actually 3 3/4 inches wide. They are made this way because the rollers need clearance to roll. That makes sense right?

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My roller also had two outside rollers that do not roll. We will have to deal with these at a later date but they are little more than guides anyway.

The rollers are held between two forks on the winch stand. These forks are 4 inches apart. The roller attaches with a 1/2 inch bolt (you will need 3/4 inch wrenches to remove it). So get out there and remove the roller. When you do if you look at the sides of the roller you will probably see witness marks where the roller has been jammed up against the support forks. This is what is preventing the roller from rolling. Here is what mine looked like.

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