Tow/Boat Protection

[USMCDevilDog]

Hey Guys are any of you using either of these types of protection while trailering your boat? Just curious what everyone is using. I have a trip down to the keys coming up and starting to get a little concerned about chipping the hull up.

http://www.towtector.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=7/mode=cat/cat7.htm

http://www.rockgard.com/

 

[Glassman]

My buddy has something similar to that Towtector, he used it on the long drive up to Shasta.
I just put some heavy shrink wrap on the bow - several feet back and taped in place. I installed mud flaps on the tow vehicle to help prevent the rocks from kicking up. The trailer itself did get a bit of road rash on the underside near the tongue, but not too bad.

 

[USMCDevilDog]

My buddy has something similar to that Towtector, he used it on the long drive up to Shasta.
I just put some heavy shrink wrap on the bow - several feet back and taped in place. I installed mud flaps on the tow vehicle to help prevent the rocks from kicking up. The trailer itself did get a bit of road rash on the underside near the tongue, but not too bad.

Shrink wrap is a good idea! Much cheaper than a $500 install/boat protector. If I had a 242 , this would be a different story.

 

[Master-Spud]

I have the rock guard on my trailer... Offers lots of protection. Only issue I have right now is that the dealer mounted the rock guard behind the spare tire, this forces the top to be pushed in and when driving it flaps and hits the boat creating some abrasion marks on the hull. I'm going to be moving it so it's in front of the spare, which should eliminate this issue. Besides that I'm happy with it. Biggest reason I got it, is because I frequent gravel roads when hauling the boat, so basically needed.

 

[PolarXJ]

Between those two things I would do the towtector. It is usable for more than just your boat. Most long haul camper trailer haulers have a requirement to have something similar to this for their drivers.

 

[Master-Spud]

It may be more versatile for what you are hauling. But the rock guard I would venture offers a greater level of protection for the boat. Just depends on the terrain you are driving over and the level of protection you are seeking.

 

[PEARCE]

I use a product called Rock Tammers. They are a mud flap system that mounts to the draw bar on the trailer hitch. My primary reason for having it is when towing the boat, but I also use them when towing the camper.

 

[OperationROL]

@sx210owner has a guard attached to his rig. I am considering it, but my last boat never had an damage after 7 years of towing without one.

 

[ar240owner]

I like mine , I boat a lot on the river and the ramps here are gravel , and when you have good tires on your tow rig they tend to fling rocks !!!! And it help keep the boat clean from mud puddles

 

[RiverRat]

I use a mud flaps style setup as well. Works great. As you can see I went through some wet gravel on the way back from the big river last weekend and the boat was very clean!


www.magnummudflaps.com

I think they might be on sale right now.