Arminius
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- Oct 30, 2019
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- Boat Info
- Bowrider 200 Select, 2003
- Engines
- 5.0L MPI, 260 hp w/Alpha 1 Drive
I'm mulling over how to put a power winch on my Shoreland'r tandem Profile 2000 bunk trailer to haul out my 20' Bowrider. My wallet and key fob are getting wet putting the trailer in deep and there are more hidden potholes. Profile 2000 combines trailer jack, bow stop and winch in a short low profile package behind the tongue hinge and under the bow. My current scheme is to cut the winch welds off the factory base with an angle grinder and to bolt a power winch on in place. Found stand alone galvanized post and bow-stop to U-bolt to trailer frame. Powering the thing, I might have my mechanic with a lift permanently wire tie #1 jumper cables under the car on the non-exhaust side and leave the positive clamp loose alongside the + jump post by the battery. In back, they would terminate in a high amp two connector plug, the other side of which would permanently connect to the winch.
Powering the boat on to the trailer is forbidden.
I've written Shoreland'r and e-trailer and will see what they have to say.
Winch's cost $100 for inadequate cheapos to $550 for one for a heavier boat. Are there any decent ones in-between?
Rope-a-boat had a bracket to replace the one I intend to alter with ears for the bow snubber but it is no longer available.
Powering the boat on to the trailer is forbidden.
I've written Shoreland'r and e-trailer and will see what they have to say.
Winch's cost $100 for inadequate cheapos to $550 for one for a heavier boat. Are there any decent ones in-between?
Rope-a-boat had a bracket to replace the one I intend to alter with ears for the bow snubber but it is no longer available.