Added Stoltz rollers to protect hull from corner steps on Triton single PWC trailer

[K447]

- thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU for this stellar idea!

Can only blame myself for waiting until I sustained hull damage -

Those corners are so dang sharp Triton oughta post a link to this thread on their website, for new buyers / owners!

This thread is now a sticky.

Also moved these corner step protection posts into a separate thread (this thread).

[Bluconnect]

Thor, you are welcome.

[Thor]

Not sure what's going on with my tablet but all of a sudden I cannot ÔÇ£Go AdvancedÔÇØ in posting this OR access Page 2 of this thread; so, if I wind up double posting the following apologies in advance.

In case it helps anyone else that hasn't yet solved the problem of these crazy sharp corners on the Triton single pwc trailers (but needs to, post haste!), I just ordered the Stoltz RP-434 rollers at lowest price I was able to find here: https://www.easternmarine.com/4-stol...nd-bell-rp-434

4 rollers + $10.48 USPS priority (ha!) mail and total came to $52.48, cheap insurance once one sees the damage those corners can wreak.

I ordered the second pair for our double pwc Triton but, not for the rear corners rather, to mount them on the rear ends of the tongues which are in too-close-for-my-comfort proximity to our hulls -

I was tempted to go with these Stoltz pads (apparently designed for this purpose: https://www.easternmarine.com/3-x-12...p-pad-pad-3112 ) but, I like the idea of those bigger, thicker rollers in between the aluminum frame and our nano-excel hulls -

[K447]

In case it helps anyone else, I just found the Stoltz RP-434’s for a staggeringly LOW PRICE of $10.50 here:

https://www.easternmarine.com/4-stoltz-trailer-bow-roller-end-bell-rp-434

(just cursorily surfing the net early this am I came across them as ridiculous as $28 - $40+ each on some websites!!! :-O


With $10.50 for USPS Priority Mail (ha! talk about a misnomer :-/ total for 4 of the 5-1/4” rollers came to $52.50. Cheap insurance when you see the damage those sharp corners can wreak on anything they come into contact with!


I ordered FOUR - 2 for the rear corners on my single pwc Triton and 2 for the rear ends of the TONGUES on our double Triton (pics attached to show too-close-for-my-comfort proximity of those frame ends and hull bows).


I was thinking of going with these apparently made for that frame section pad but, I like the idea of that big-azz roller being between the end of the tongue frame and our Nano-excel hulls better!
https://www.easternmarine.com/3-x-12...p-pad-pad-3112

[Thor]

Pics of the points I intend to also install the RP-434's on our Triton double pwc trailer- and the thinner Stoltz pad I choose to use the RP-434 over -

[Thor]

Good morning, K447 - man, you are quick on the draw, haha!

I may wind up going with those pads but I think first I am going to try using the thicker RP-434’s (unless there is something I am overlooking (always a likelihood!)

[K447]

Since we are talking about upgrades of Triton trailers, this might be of interest.
Adding a modified Stoltz keel roller as a guide for the winch strap.

http://greenhulk.net/showthread.php?t=294949&p=3145460&viewfull=1#post3145460

http://greenhulk.net/showthread.php?t=276338&p=2995597&viewfull=1#post2995597

[K447]

Not a Triton, but I did add a keel roller to a friend’s single trailer a few years back.

I don’t think it would be necessary on your Triton once the adjustable rail is shifted forward.

An alternative method of keeping the hull away from the rear end of the tongue rail.

http://greenhulk.net/showthread.php?t=199677&p=2995602&viewfull=1#post2995602

For completeness I will mention that the Triton slide rail supporting the winch tower is itself adjustable.

[Thor]

Oh man, this thread just keeping better and better … heading back to EasternMarine.com while my credit card is still warm, haha!

[Thor]

My fix for the step issue. No more damage and even helps to guide the WR. Used a spade bit to drill a bolt head counter sink area. There is also a few 1/2" bolt flat washers between the top of the step and the inside bottom of the bell end. The washers help to provide a solid support area for the 1/2" top washer and bolt head. Did not want to see the head of the bolt pull through.

Blueconnect, just curious but, what did you use to / how did you securely hold the roller as you used the spade bit to create the countersink?

I have a vise that will open that wide but, I am assuming that will deform the soft material and prevent a perfectly round circle?

[skeeterzx225]

This is a great idea! I ordered all of the parts, What size bolts work best?

[K447]

- What size bolts work best?

I think almost every bolt and nut on a Triton PWC trailer uses 9/16” wrench.
At least all the bunk and winch adjustment hardware.

So use bolts with that head size, to keep it consistent.