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imartin 05-03-2015 05:44 PM


Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation (Post 4299781)
I had to load the boat, pull it up to level ground then winch it tight.......that being said I did the same thing you did and gouged the nose before I learned the other way!

What boat was that Jupiter Sunsation?

502ss 05-03-2015 07:50 PM

I welded one up over a weekend. So much better than a roller setup. You can buy the bumpers directly from myco. Some pics of my design

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i4...psceb93aa9.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i4...psf07b2f53.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i4...psdb0d3f25.jpg

Jupiter Sunsation 05-03-2015 08:22 PM


Originally Posted by imartin (Post 4299819)
What boat was that Jupiter Sunsation?

32 sunsation.....to be clear, the boat was still in the water, the truck was on flat ground.....that angle allowed the bow to get into the right spot so it could winch the last 6 inches. Short steep ramp.....

Sydwayz 05-03-2015 09:50 PM


Originally Posted by 502ss (Post 4299882)
I welded one up over a weekend. So much better than a roller setup. You can buy the bumpers directly from myco. Some pics of my design

What is that on the front of the stand? A TV? :D

Padraig 05-03-2015 10:02 PM

I am guessing a solar panel to charge the battery for the winch. Interesting idea but it seems a little on the small size. But then again the battery does not get heavy continuous use,

Padraig

502ss 05-04-2015 09:13 AM


Originally Posted by Padraig (Post 4299946)
I am guessing a solar panel to charge the battery for the winch. Interesting idea but it seems a little on the small size. But then again the battery does not get heavy continuous use,

Padraig

It is a solar panel to charge the battery for electric winch, electric jack and the EOH emergency braking system. The boat sits all week on the trailer in a covered building at the marina but the nose gets sun from about 8:00am to 1:00pm. It worked awesome last year, Battery was always fully charged!

Padraig 05-04-2015 02:32 PM

What is the rating on the charger?

Padraig

imartin 05-06-2015 11:28 AM

wow, nice job on the V stop! Solar panel and all! ya, I'm giving some thought going back to the V. At minimum it forces me to go very slowly, very carefully, and not get too comfortable. Cant see the nose from the bow eye up getting scratched again with a V block. Great replies guys! Hmmmm.....


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