do you need to use a bow stopper on the trailer when transporting?
Mike asked:
a boat may be cause they are heavier, but in my case, a jet ski. 2-seater, so doesn't weigh that much. i am having trouble installing them, i have the rubber V-bow guards type. (not the rollers)
Garden Ponds
a boat may be cause they are heavier, but in my case, a jet ski. 2-seater, so doesn't weigh that much. i am having trouble installing them, i have the rubber V-bow guards type. (not the rollers)
Garden Ponds
Mens Gold Bracelets
In most cases I’d say yes, but with jet ski’s I’ve seen trailers with straps that will survive a collision, so if you strap the ski down, it’s not a concern, otherwise yes use the bow stop. You might want to talk to the dealer about a pad type stop, Good luck!
Sporting Goods
yes its good to have them, the help with the shock of trailering the vessel, as for a jetski it set up the v’s hold like they are supposed to. You can drill holes through them if needed just do it slowly to get them mounted properly
Sporting Goods
If you care about protection your investment…Yes.
If you don’t care about scratching or putting a hole in your hull then run without them.
Try the roller style.
Sporting Goods
Chapman’s Piloting & Seamanship (1) — this book is the “bible” when it comes to small boat advice (do this or fail). Chapman, and various other boating resources, says that the winch line is NOT a tie-down.
Many state laws stipulate this too (Florida for sure). (2)
If you value your PWC (and anything else it might fly into because of hard braking, swerving, or a crash) then please install a bow stopper and a forward tie-down. Of course, you also need tie-downs on the rear too! Nothing ruins a great day of boating worse than finding an empty trailer when you get to the launch site.