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I am very unhappy with my current trailer's bow stop assembly. The access to unhook the winch strap is impossible, and this requires a three-step process of backing the boat down with the strap attached so that access to unhook it is possible.

I am looking for suggestions and advice and if possible any pics of any existing assemblies on other trailers. My current setup makes it impossible to install a safety chain to either the winch hook or bow hook.

The pics are available here.

https://garys22revenge.shutterfly.com

I would reverse the direction of the strap so it comes off the bottom of the spool, then raise the winch- hopefully the bow eye falls more toward the center of the bow stop in this arrangement, providing access to the towing eye.

I posted a suggestion "over there".

Compare your setup to mine:


Similar version:


It can be purchased at http://www.easternmarine.com/loadrite-boat-trailer-winch-stand-assembly-6064-02s as this

Leave the winch spool as it is. Raise the winch on its mounting post. This will put bow eye midway between the two bow stop rollers.

Ideally, I believe the bow eye should rest against the bottom of the bow stop. This should help keep the bow down when braking. Alternatively, a bow tiedown device can be used.