Tin Boat Owners with Fulton F2 1600lb winch (size)
This is how much room I have with my current “normal” winch. I’d like to get the Fulton F2, 1600lb as it’s the smallest. My boat is a Triton SP-185 with a 90 Etec so it doesn’t weigh much, I’m sure the winch is enough but with no one near me with one in stock I have to ask the “Do you think it will fit” question?
Opinions? Thank You, Chris.
2006 Triton SP-185, 2006 Evinrude Etec 90, PowerTech NRS3, Garmin Echomap Plus 73CV & 93SV
The F2 1600lb winch is 9 inches long front to back and 8.5 inches high from the mounting platform.
The tape measure says it will fit so I ordered it with the intense hope it will fit!
2006 Triton SP-185, 2006 Evinrude Etec 90, PowerTech NRS3, Garmin Echomap Plus 73CV & 93SV
my F2 2000lb came in today!
Killer huge gearing!
Last edited by PolarKraft195; 07-17-2018 at 08:33 PM.
I’m jealous! Looks very nice! My 1600lb will be here Friday and my new bow roller will be here soon so the front will be looking and functioning very well! The winch looks great!
2006 Triton SP-185, 2006 Evinrude Etec 90, PowerTech NRS3, Garmin Echomap Plus 73CV & 93SV
I have the 2000lb on mine and theres 1/4" between the boat and the housing.
2016 Ranger RT188, Yamaha 115 sho, dual console, 80# Ultrex, hotfoot, networked HB Solix 10 & Helix 9, Mega 360. Powertech NRS3 18p, Atlas 4" jack plate.
WowOriginally Posted by Pagregss
That's close!
Upgraded my roller also. Got a Stoltz model from a BBC sponsor.
Boat looks crooked sitting on that roller . What’s up with that ?Upgraded my roller also. Got a Stoltz model from a BBC sponsor.
It's all good !
2016 Ranger RT188 White
Yamaha 115 sho
motorguide Xi5 80 with pinpoint gps
Lowrance elite 5 ti with total scan console
Lowrance hook 5 bow
OhioChamp do you know the part number for the bow roller I am looking for one. Looks even better with the Fulton winch. Thanks
Stoltz ULT-4
http://www.drew-tek.com/parts/produc...ge-end-caps-2/
Must be an optical illusion because of the angle I took the picture at. Boat is sitting perfectly straight on the roller.
you must be looking at the very tip of the bow platform. It looks to be way off. The roller hits about 6" down from it.
Another picture:
my PK has a pretty good V in bow, so roller sits 6" below front edge of front bow deck.
Last edited by PolarKraft195; 07-20-2018 at 02:46 PM.
Thanks for the fast reply and the link, I will check them out.
he's a board sponsor, and the cheapest in price. Arrived at my door in 2 days!
He is going to get me one. Thanks for your help
When thinking about installing a new larger winch on your boat, look at the winch post from the side and look at the winch in proximity to the bow point of the boat. Now imagine what happens if you were to raise the stern of the boat off the trailer. The nose of the bow will dip down toward the winch. This is exactly what happens at the ramp if you have the trailer a little too deep, only it isn't the stern of the boat raising, it is the back of the trailer dropping. But it has the same effect of moving the nose of the bow closer to the top of the winch. Now many there is plenty of clearance and it isn't a problem. But some, the Ranger RT's for sure, do no have a lot of clearance. If you put too large a winch on it and have the trailer in too deep, you run the risk of driving the nose of the boat directly into the winch before the roller will catch and lift the bow. This could cause a lot of damage when power loading. So be very careful going to a taller winch on the RT's specifically, and anything else without a lot of clearance from bow tip to top of winch. Just because it clears sitting on the trailer, angles at the ramp can cause you a problem. I put a 1600 lb F2 on mine and that is as large as I am willing to risk.
Yep . Looks good ..Must be an optical illusion because of the angle I took the picture at. Boat is sitting perfectly straight on the roller.
you must be looking at the very tip of the bow platform. It looks to be way off. The roller hits about 6" down from it.
Another picture:
my PK has a pretty good V in bow, so roller sits 6" below front edge of front bow deck.
It's all good !
2016 Ranger RT188 White
Yamaha 115 sho
motorguide Xi5 80 with pinpoint gps
Lowrance elite 5 ti with total scan console
Lowrance hook 5 bow
That’s a great point Skeeterbait and something I am going to have to pay attention to, I do not have a lot of room to spare. And I ordered a Stoltz bow Roller as well from drew-teck. He answered so many questions and came up with the combo right for my boat. Can’t wait to get it and get this ugly hazard off the front of my trailer!
2006 Triton SP-185, 2006 Evinrude Etec 90, PowerTech NRS3, Garmin Echomap Plus 73CV & 93SV
It appears to me you have room to spare between the winch and the bow. The Rangers though are very close.
That does look close! Here’s hoping to you’re right.
2006 Triton SP-185, 2006 Evinrude Etec 90, PowerTech NRS3, Garmin Echomap Plus 73CV & 93SV
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