Fulton F2 1600 installed on RT 188

[jml]

Replaced the original winch with the Futon F2. Since I seem to have to winch the boat up at a lot of ramps , I wanted something a little stronger. Under 100 dollars on Amazon. Time will tell if it was worth while.

[javjoe]

Let us know how much of a difference it makes winching up. I also have a lot of shallow ramps that require winching the boat up!

[ncbass]

Makes a ton of difference, installed an F2 earlier this year, also replaced the trailer jack with an F2...two of the best upgrades I've made

[PolarKraft195]

Love my F2 2000lb model, and upgraded Stoltz bow roller.

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[yogib]

I've been eyeballing those as well. Make sure to watch the mount down by the main trailer frame. Mine cracked at the weld, I re-welded it and it's been ok since. Probably should've added a gusset.

[jml]

Makes a ton of difference, installed an F2 earlier this year, also replaced the trailer jack with an F2...two of the best upgrades I've made

Great, what model fulton jack?

[Crappie Bob]

Being old and not in as good of shape as I once was I put the F2 3200 lb on my Tracker 185 XT - LOVE IT!

Fulton double wheel jack is next

[Sim32]

Great, what model fulton jack?

I have the same boat and year as you, and installed the F2 trailer jack. Sorry, I don’t remember the model number but it’s a 1,600lb with the single wheel, 8” I think it is. Just be sure it’s the model with the lowest collapsed height, it’s a tight squeeze on our trailers the way it’s designed. Bolted to original mount and adjusted all the way to one side it just clears the frame tipped handle back. I can also fold it wheel back tho it does rub the frame a little. I’ve seen pictures where longer (more lift height) ones were mounted on RT’s but the lock had to be modified to lock it on an angle - not a look I wanted.

[jml]

Thanks for your insight.

[GeauxTide]

One thing to consider about a 1600# winch - The 188 weighs 1200, port console is 125, motor is 360, 19gals of gas is 152, 3 27series batts are 180, bring over 2,000. TM, fishing gear, etc will add to it. I'd recommend nothing less than a 2000# hitch.

[ncbass]

Great, what model fulton jack?

Fulton 1500 XLT weld on, winch is the 2000lb version...

I have to push/maneuver the boat in the garage (angled) and the independent wheel makes a ton of difference...

[jml]

Looked, did not see a Fulton 1500, rated at 2000 lbs.

[ncbass]

Looked, did not see a Fulton 1500, rated at 2000 lbs.

Winch is the 2000lb model, jack is the 1500 XLT (weld on, 12" travel), bolt on is available

[fishon396]

My F2 reads 1600 on the box and is a improvement on my smaller RT178. It feels much smoother and definitely built better but there’s no safety strap had to add one.

[jml]

Winch is the 2000lb model, jack is the 1500 XLT (weld on, 12" travel), bolt on is available

Thanks for clarifying.

[jml]

Just replaced the original jack with a Fulton 1500 lb. jack. Under 100.00 and very sturdy, 8 inch wheel and fits perfect.