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Old 05-03-2015, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation
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?
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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



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Originally Posted by imartin
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.....
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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?
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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,

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Originally Posted by Padraig
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,

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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!
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What is the rating on the charger?

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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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