how much weight should be on the keel roller?

habnut

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Hello...This is my first post, after searching and not finding answers. I am mounting a stone guard on roller trailer. To mount the guard I have to take off the winch mast. When I loosened the winch strap, the front of the boat came up a few inches. Is this going to cause trouble for an aluminum boat? The rollers are holding the front end up. Is this normal? I think it could cause stress cracks where the rollers sit. Or am I worried for no reason...TIA...Karl
 

JimS123

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Re: how much weight should be on the keel roller?

Adjust the winch up so that the line / strap pulls vertical or slightly upward. You want to keep the boat tight against the rollers, but not so tight that it pulls the bow down.
 

habnut

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Re: how much weight should be on the keel roller?

Thank you...I appreciate the advice...Karl
 
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