Stoltz bow roller

[aarons1k]

what model/size do I order to replace the crappy one from Yamaha , I just got around to looking at bow that's scuffed and that roller is like a rock !

 

[OCMD]

stoltz 4 inch roller

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Stoltz-Ultimate-435-Bow-Stop-Roller&i=74107

I just got one but haven't installed it as my boat is still sleeping in storage....

 

[aarons1k]

stoltz 4 inch roller

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Stoltz-Ultimate-435-Bow-Stop-Roller&i=74107

I just got one but haven't installed it as my boat is still sleeping in storage....

Thank u I am ordering it right now !!

 

[aarons1k]

Is there a way to replace it w the boat on the trailer ?

 

[sysinu]

@Aaron Stammet I replaced mine while the boat is on. I had my boat on a slight incline (maybe 5% grade) and I jacked the nose of the trailer up a little higher (to raise the bunks and shift the center of gravity toward the back of the boat). Then when I removed the winch strap I was able to access the rollers without the bow pressing on them at all.

 

[aarons1k]

@Aaron Stammet I replaced mine while the boat is on. I had my boat on a slight incline (maybe 5% grade) and I jacked the nose of the trailer up a little higher (to raise the bunks and shift the center of gravity toward the back of the boat). Then when I removed the winch strap I was able to access the rollers without the bow pressing on them at all.

I am going to try that !!! Thx !!

 

[McMark]

If I measure the middle section of the roller, it measures 3.5". Is that still the 4" roller?

edit: nevermind. I see it fits the bracket at 4". Lol

 

[RightStuff]

In order to get it to fit you might have to bend the brackets a bit, or trim the center piece of the roller. Either will do the trick.

 

[txav8r]

A number of guys have trimmed the roller, others like me, have inserted the center roller between the 3.75" arms that the roller mounts to by expanding the arms. It doesn't have to roll or be loose between the support arms...because the boat hull doesn't really touch the center roller when loading or unloading, the two wing rollers prevent it from making much contact until the winch strap is pulled tight. The correct part is the ULT-4...the -3 will be too short.

 

[aarons1k]

A number of guys have trimmed the roller, others like me, have inserted the center roller between the 3.75" arms that the roller mounts to by expanding the arms. It doesn't have to roll or be loose between the support arms...because the boat hull doesn't really touch the center roller when loading or unloading, the two wing rollers prevent it from making much contact until the winch strap is pulled tight. The correct part is the ULT-4...the -3 will be too short.

Good , to know ! Mine should be here Monday . I measures the arms and they are just short of 4", before ordering ult 4. The stock roller is rock hard !!

 

[McMark]

And overtons had a 10% off code... Spring10

 

[sysinu]

@Aaron Stammet I had to flex the forks where my roller attached to get it in as well. I don't think you want to cut the roller unless you absolutely have to. When you put the bolt back in (through the forks and center of the roller) it will compress slightly back to your fork's original width. We're talking like 1/8" here, not a lot.

 

[aarons1k]

And overtons had a 10% off code... Spring10

Would of used that yesterday !!! Lol next time

@Aaron Stammet I had to flex the forks where my roller attached to get it in as well. I don't think you want to cut the roller unless you absolutely have to. When you put the bolt back in (through the forks and center of the roller) it will compress slightly back to your fork's original width. We're talking like 1/8" here, not a lot.

ok thanks for the heads up ! I can't wait to see the difference in this new roller !!! I almost ordered the ramp......