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Is the only benefit of the Stoltz that is does not scratch up the boat? On my 2011 MFI trailer I have a soft black bow roller that doesn't scratch the boat at all. What is the upside of changing it out?
Is the only benefit of the Stoltz that is does not scratch up the boat? On my 2011 MFI trailer I have a soft black bow roller that doesn't scratch the boat at all. What is the upside of changing it out?
It is solely to avoid scratching up your boat. If you have a good roller now then you are fine. Some newer boats came with very scratchy rollers and some older boats have dried out rollers.
@Julian, that looks like the one on my X.
I have launched/recovered a half dozen times and towed it 6+ hours so far.
I will check my bow tomorrow (when home) and let you know if I can see any scratching.
I haven't noticed any yet, but admittedly, I haven't looked-
Sorry, yes. I replaced the yellow one on my 2015 SX240. Below is a picture of the yellow roller with all the blue gel coat on it. Here is the link to the thread I posted on replacing it. https://jetboaters.net/threads/bow-roller-replacement.5477/