Pulpit gets hung up on Bow Stop when launching and reloading

puckcontrol · 09-24-2009, 06:52 PM

Recently purchased a 2005 Pro Line 23 Sport CC but found out the hard way that when I launched it the pulpit and the anchor get hung up on the bow stop. Same thing happens when I take the boat out of the water, only worse as I am unable to get the boat to fit snug against the bow stop. If I were to lower the bow stop then the eye would be on top of the V Bow Stop which is not desired and my guess is that they eye would then get caught up as well. Any ideas? My trailer is also a bunk style.

G8RDave · 09-24-2009, 06:57 PM

You are backing your trailer too far back into the water. If the pulpit allows it, removing the anchor prior to launch and retrieval will help.

rbeitz · 09-24-2009, 06:57 PM

You might try not backing in as far.

Bigger Hammer · 09-24-2009, 07:33 PM

A picture would help.
Not backing in so far is the first thing to try. Removing the anchor is second. If those two things aren't enough you can also consider adding a new bow eye lower on the bow so you can lower the bow stop, and/or adding a new cross-member as far forward on the trailer as practical to keep the bow high when launching or loading.
Another option I've seen, although I can't find a photo handy, is a remote bow stop that allows you to mount the winch stand forward of the pulpit.
I had this same problem with my last boat & trailer. Removed the anchor, added a new cross-member, and changed my launching/load style. Each thing improved the problem somewhat, but was never able to solve it completely. It was always something I needed to be very careful about.
Bill

A Few Dollars · 09-24-2009, 08:15 PM

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Another option I've seen, although I can't find a photo handy, is a remote bow stop that allows you to mount the winch stand forward of the pulpit.

Something like this

Nomis · 09-24-2009, 08:39 PM

I have the same boat with the same problem. The only time it happens is when the tide is way low and I put the trailer a bit too far in the water. Now I unhook my safety chain and pull about 6ft. of strap and lock it so it wont pull all the strap out. The boat just slides down and I walk the trailer I beam and unhook. Make sure to tell whoever is helping you with retrieving the anchor to be careful not to yank the anchor into your gel coat.

fish_on · 09-25-2009, 04:39 AM

Common problem. You need front center bunks on the trailer. Another option is a "cow catcher" bow stop.

ALB · 09-25-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by A Few Dollars

Something like this

This is the best solution and the bunks dont scratch the bow like a roller does.

ALB

On The Edge 1 · 09-25-2009, 08:56 AM

steep ramps and burring the trailer will do that every time.

rayteagarden1 · 09-25-2009, 09:00 AM

Had somewhat the same problem, solved it with "slick material" covered slanted bunks as shown in the attached photo.

Now we launch and load in a snap.

rwidman · 09-25-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by puckcontrol

Recently purchased a 2005 Pro Line 23 Sport CC but found out the hard way that when I launched it the pulpit and the anchor get hung up on the bow stop. Same thing happens when I take the boat out of the water, only worse as I am unable to get the boat to fit snug against the bow stop. If I were to lower the bow stop then the eye would be on top of the V Bow Stop which is not desired and my guess is that they eye would then get caught up as well. Any ideas? My trailer is also a bunk style.

I don't know if I understand what you are saying, but I had a problem with my previous boat and trailer at certain tides with the anchor hitting the top of the winch post. Judicious use of a sawzall solved the problem for me.

It would help if you could post a photo.

puckcontrol · 09-25-2009, 02:01 PM

Thanks for all the pointers. We experienced this our first time out so we obviously have some playing around to do to figure it out. Will try not burying the trailer so much first and see if this helps. Also thinking about replacing the v-style keel rest with a keel roller to help move the boat a bit easier. I'll hold the sawz all option as a last resort.

clamsalot · 09-26-2009, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by A Few Dollars

Something like this

That's the ticket right there. Any idea where you could find something like that? I'm not having any success

Thanks

ctoolman · 09-26-2009, 01:00 PM

http://www.rockettrailers.com/PartsB...erBowStops.htm

ordered one the other day for my skiff..

clamsalot · 09-26-2009, 08:42 PM

perfect..thanks!

slapshot · 09-27-2009, 11:06 AM

A set of forward carpeted bunks (double bunk setup) would make loading much easier. It also would keep you from having to back in so far. Be very careful using that roller on your trailer to guide the bow. If you aren't perfectly centered and straight, you'll tap the trailer with the hull.

Gulf Coast Girl · 09-27-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by A Few Dollars

Something like this

I need to do that to my trailer! My pulpit doesn't get hung up putting in or taking out.... but I'm 5'9" and always get whacked in the head by the anchor when winching the boat onto the trailer. You'd think I would remember to keep my eye on the anchor after a while... but nope.... happens to me almost every time.

Marlin009 · 09-27-2009, 11:31 AM

I had the same problem on a 21 W/A. When backing the boat in, I would let it slide back about 6" before it started to completely float. That was enough to clear the pulpit.