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- Page 1 Product Installation. Congratulations! You’ve made the awesome decision to install the L & R Boat Latch system. Here’s everything you need to get the process started! info@boatlatch.com.au 0413 790 035 sales@boatlatch.com.au (Orders) www.boatlatch.com.au...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Before you start here you should have looked at the ‘Before You Install’ details. This is designed to help you with the vast range of trailers, winch platform variations, winch posts as well as the different types of boats. Aligning the Trailer Rollers/Slides Moving the Winch Post Installing the Snare... -
Page 3: Aligning The Trailer Rollers/Slides
Aligning the Trailer Rollers/Slides After looking at the ‘Before You Install’ details An important issue even for those without an L you will have worked out whether you need any & RM unit. The boat moves more easily on the variations to your trailer or need to purchase trailer when it is properly aligned. - Page 4 Winch Centre line Distance in from of trailer frame to pivot point of rollers/slide Boat Essentially the boat needs to travel Measure in from the trailer frame to the Pivot point on each side (L & R), and the distance down the centreline of the trailer, with from the ground up to the Pivot points (H) of proper support from each side.
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Page 5: Moving The Winch Post
Moving the Winch Post Loosen the bolts holding the winch post so you can slide it back out of the way. This gives you plenty of room to replace the U-bolt on the hull with the Fibreglass Snare or mount the Aluminium Snare on the towing eye of an aluminium boat. -
Page 6: Installing The Snare
Installing the Snare The Snare needs to be fitted first. For Snare’). In the USA this can apply to U-bolt Fibreglass, Wood, Poly, Steel & Jet Ski boats. versions, where the U-bolt is used in place of an Product is commonly known as the ‘Fibreglass aluminium towing eye. - Page 7 STANDARD U-BOLT VERSION (’FIBREGLASS’ SNARE) For Fibreglass, Wood, Poly, Steel & Jet Ski boats. Product is commonly known as the ‘Fibreglass Snare’). Tested at 4.7 tonnes tensile strength. Suggested max. boat size 6.5 metres (21 ft). Check the bolt length you actually require, before installing.
- Page 8 Firstly install the snare - on the Fibreglass boat Insert the snare into the holes. Note the short section is “up”. You will be attaching the winch hook to this ‘top hole’. Place the other spacer on the threads that penetrate inside the boat. Lightly grease then tighten the nylon locking nuts onto each thread.
- Page 9 the bottom hole. Measure (use existing U-bolt Apply silicone to the back of the front washer as a guide) and cut off surplus and then file and bow location where it mounts, to ensure a the end to allow an easy nut start. Clean off good seal.
- Page 10 INSTALLING THE SNARE - ON TOWING EYE (ALUMINIUM) BOATS ‘Aluminium’ boat Snare Towing Eye Winch securing (towing eye snare version (usually position for towing version) aluminium boat) TOWING EYE BOAT BOLT ON ‘ALUMINIUM’ BOAT SNARE SOME SNARE TOWING EYES Quintrex Brooker Stessel Stabi Stabi...
- Page 11 Aluminium boats you may need the Roller or a very heavy duty application, Release & Extender option, if the winch post is sloped Retrieve Boat Latch Pty Ltd have the Heavy too far backwards from the bow. The extender Duty version (see below) intended for boats allows the roller to be easily adjusted forward.
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Page 12: The Right Angle Of The Latch To The Snare
The key issue in getting good performance There are some odd winch plate and winch with the L & R Boat Latch is to have the correct posts out there. If the angle is not right you can angle where the Latch meets the Snare. You adjust it using the “Wedge”... - Page 13 To overcome the reaction between stainless steel and the aluminium, smear a coating of Duralac as corrosion protection. Fit the bolts and tighten nuts properly. Duralac is an anti corrosive jointing compound which prevents electrolytic corrosion between dissimilar metals. Available from a number of marine component dealers. Paper cut out to measure angle.
- Page 14 & tops. If you have one like this, you need to swap it for one more like this. Example here is an Easytow Boat Trailer options made for the Boat Latch. Replace the Winch Post or Platform (from USA source).
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Page 15: Installation Page
How to make your own Winch Post and/or To Adjust Angle using Wedge Kit Winch platform? This allows you to adjust angle Up or Down 14°. We provide all the details for manufacture of a The Latch Support part also allows you to mount suitable units. -
Page 16: Installing The Latch
Installing the Latch The trailers come in a wide range of styles. A not just hanging out in space. An impact (say typical one is shown below. In reading ‘Before with the wharf) can bend the latch Base Plate. you Install’ this issue is raised in detail. - Page 17 Hole for front latch boat Removing the Winch bolts & bolting on the Latch There are a variety of winch types out there - the one shown here is a very simple one. Some need more than 2 bolts and hi tensile ones - Check the suppliers’...
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Page 18: Adjusting The Latch Relative To The Snare
Adjusting the Latch Relative to the Snare WHERE THE LATCH SHOULD MEET THE SNARE? Fiberglass Boat Boat Trailer Hits here No gap between roller & bow. 2. Adjust [a], [b] & [c] so that the gap [f] between the Snare and the bar on the Latch = 1 thumb width (25 mm or 1”) Should wind up at about here... - Page 19 Towing Eye (Aluminium) Boat No gap between roller & bow. 2. Adjust [a], [b] & [c] so that the gap [f] between the Snare and the bar on the Latch = 1 thumb width (25 mm or 1”) PRO TIP Roller Extender Option If this winch post was not as laid back, the roller would be closer to the bow and...
- Page 20 ROLLER EXTENDER OPTION Used where the roller needs to be able to project out further to the bow. More commonly required on Towing Eye (Aluminium) boats and with HD snares. Endless variation of boats and trailers, results in Example the inability to get the roller in the best position Below is an example on an Aluminium Towing sometimes.
- Page 21 Helping to limit boat movement on the trailer A classic way of avoiding the issue is to have Your boat should be securely held on the trailer, ‘wedging’ the roller the boat, as shown here to restrict UP & DOWN movement (even for the two different boat types.
- Page 22 Latch - Getting the Right Height Latch should wind about here. An example showing where the latch has been set too low. Tighten up all the nuts & bolts Having the correct position for the Latch, tighten all the nuts & bolts up securely and with even tension.
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Page 23: Trailer Sticker
Place the Sticker on the Trailer A special weatherproof sticker is included in the Note: The latch should be disengaged and the pack to place on your trailer. The sticker is your ramps NEVER rely on the latch to hold your rig guide to which side of the trailer you need to in position on the trailer. - Page 24 Get out there enjoy. info@boatlatch.com.au 0413 790 035 sales@boatlatch.com.au (Orders) www.boatlatch.com.au...
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