Ramp N Clamp vs Boat Buddy vs traditional winch

[sixcampbells]

Hi GemCitySurf - what had to be done to your boat's stock eye to get this to work? - anything or does the stock boat eye work with the BoatMate Trailer RnC?

[GemCitySurf]

Any updates on how this is working out for ya'll?

I really like it so far. Easy to put on and off without having to get in the water. Can load and unload the boat by yourself with ease. Only thing I should have done differently is put some lube on the ramp-n-clamp. The first couple of uses rubbed some of the material off on my hull. It will come off, of course, and the lube will ensure it won't happen again.


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[Tallredrider]

Any updates on how this is working out for ya'll?

[GemCitySurf]

That sounds like the best of both worlds. I already ordered my trailer with out the Ramp-N-Clamp. Perhaps it can be retrofitted.

It can be.


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[Evening Shade]

Following back up on this, I used my new Boatmate with Ramp-N-Clamp twice this back weekend and absolutely LOVE IT! No need to get on the slippery ramps anymore. The trailer still came with the traditional wench system as a backup, so that's nice.


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That sounds like the best of both worlds. I already ordered my trailer with out the Ramp-N-Clamp. Perhaps it can be retrofitted.

[GemCitySurf]

Following back up on this, I used my new Boatmate with Ramp-N-Clamp twice this back weekend and absolutely LOVE IT! No need to get on the slippery ramps anymore. The trailer still came with the traditional winch system as a backup, so that's nice.


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[GemCitySurf]

I had the same curiosities as you...I went with it on my new order.

https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/s...d.php?t=503001


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[Evening Shade]

Hey guys I will be ordering a new trailer in the next few weeks. I've always just had a traditional winch on all of my previous trailers. I'm really leaning toward a traditional winch this time as well because we use several different ramps, some are steep and some are fairly flat. I like the versatility the winch gives me on differing slopes. Before I completely write them off, I wanted to see what peoples opinions are on Ramp N Clamp and Boat Buddy latches.

Thanks