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Introducing the Boat Track System
One of the downsides of having fun on a lake with a boat is getting it out of the water and into storage. There’s a difficult way to do it — and that’s using a hand crank and a pulley to drag it out of the water. Or a winch, which won’t always do it the right way. The best way available now is a self-aligning dolly which brings your boat up on a track.
The boat track system you need is what Wickcraft has designed. It has a boat track rail system which sits right above the ground and can be used wherever you need it, including on an incline. It can run from the top of the ramp, down to a boat dock and into the water, where the boat will sit on the dolly. The rail system also works just as effectively on level ground.
And that’s where the uniqueness of the entire system lies. Wickcraft has made it possible for you to adjust your track to any type of surface. The track is made up of steel pieces that will allow you to make it any length. You can also decide whether you want to make this permanent or a temporary set up that can be disassembled when you want.
Because of the flexibility of its design, the boat track is usable on any kind of ground, no matter if it is flat or rugged. The tracks sit on adjustable legs that can be changed depending on the terrain. The legs can sit on an angle or just flat. The dolly that pulls up your boat will sit on the track and be able to haul up a 5,000-pound boat.
All types of storage can work with the boat track systems. For instance, there is covered boat storage or boathouses. With either, the track will run from the water right to where you want the boat to go. The dolly has adjustable bunks and aligning arms to make it easy to get the boat out of the water.
The boat is then pulled up by a quiet motor. This motor pulls the boat up gently and doesn’t jostle it like you may get on a trailer winch. The boat track system will adjust to the water level. Because of Wickcraft’s posi-lock system, you will be able to add pieces to the track or take pieces away, depending on what makes the system work the easiest. That’s the beauty of the posi-lock system.
There are so many good reasons for pulling your boat out of the water. You can keep it from being damaged by the weather and wear or even keep it from being stolen. In the end, the Wickcraft system gives you a boat you can keep enjoying for years.
About the Author
Wickcraft has served lake front owners since 1954 by manufacturing the finest, most durable boat docks, deck walkways, and pier systems. Their piers, marine rails and walkway systems are made with pride by experienced and knowledgeable staff. Customer satisfaction is Wickcraft’s first priority.
How do you make a boat "latch" ?
For want of a better word lol,I want to drive my boat (4.3m tinny) up onto the trailer at the ramp and have it hook on automatically at the winch post so I can get straight into the car and drive out of every ones way,tying the boat down properly later.The commercial ones cost too much $200 >.
You don't need a latch. When you get ready to back your trailer into the water, back your winch hook off about a foot. Back the trailer, and drive the boat onto it. When you are climbing out of the boat by the bow, take the winch hook and put it onto your bow eye, and tighten up your winch cable. This will only take about 10 seconds, and will secure your boat to your trailer. No gimmicks, just good procedure.
I do not trust gimmicks. If you have a latch and your stern gets carried off by a sudden gust of wind or wave, and your bow is latched to the trailer, where are you?
Regards,
Dan
Lewis Winch snatch block demo, huge log skid. Double the pulling power of a portable winch.