Description
Automatic Boat Latch Sport Model Description
The Automatic Boat Latch Sport Model is constructed of STAINLESS STEEL to prevent corrosion and help prevent rusting of the boat latch. Stainless Steel holds up stronger than any powder coated steel or zinc plated steel. Highlights to note.
- One of the best and most well-known characteristics of stainless steel is that it is extremely corrosion resistant. Especially known for its durability in salt climate and salt water conditions.
- Holds up INCREDIBLY well in most all climate conditions.
- Stainless steel is an extremely tough and highly durable material with high impact resistance.
- You will NOT be disappointed in the long lasting durability of the clamp.
The Automatic Boat Latch boat protector is made up of an upgraded Stoltz Polyurethane to prevent damage to your boat. Stoltz has been known around the world for its superior super roller material and we have upgraded it to an even stronger more resistant protector. 10 times more durable than plastic. Here are key notes to consider about Stoltz Poly.
- Abrasion resistance
- Non-marking, non-staining
- Won’t split or crack, even in extreme cold
- Longer, consistent performance
- Will not flat spot after months of storage
The Automatic Boat Latch Sport model is available in a short handle version or a long handle version. Here are a few highlights to note about both before making a decision.
The Long Handle Highlights
- Very commonly used on roller trailers.
- Automatically resets after loading and unloading.
- Made of Aluminum to help prevent corrosion and rust.
- Easy to reach from inside the boat for launching.
- Easy to add a rope to launch from inside the boat.
- MUST float the boat then pull handle to release the boat. (short handle has an option to manually release at anytime)
- LONG HANDLE MODEL CAN NOT BE CONVERTED TO SHORT HANDLE MODEL
The Short Handle – Automatic Handle Highlights (Automatically resets clamp)
- Very commonly used on bunk trailers.
- Automatically resets after loading and unloading.
- Made of Stainless Steel to help prevent corrosion and rust.
- Low profile for less bulk.
- Very little force to open.
- MUST float the boat then pull handle to release the boat. (option 1 short handle can manually release at anytime)
- BOTH THE MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC HANDLE COME WITH PURCHASE OF SHORT HANDLE MODEL
- SHORT HANDLE MODEL CAN NOT BE CONVERTED TO LONG HANDLE MODEL
The Short Handle – Manual Handle Highlights (Open clamp at anytime)
- Very commonly used on bunk trailers.
- Manually reset after loading and unloading.
- Made of Stainless Steel to help prevent corrosion and rust.
- Low profile for less bulk.
- Very little force to open.
- Can place handle in the up or “release position” to keep the clamp open for launching. You do not have to float the boat to release. If you prefer to unhook your strap and chain and release the clamp at the same time, you can with this option. You must manually place the handle in the down or “locking” position before loading the boat.
- BOTH THE MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC HANDLE COME WITH PURCHASE OF SHORT HANDLE MODEL
- SHORT HANDLE MODEL CAN NOT BE CONVERTED TO LONG HANDLE MODEL
easy install. have someone watch how it lines up when doing 1st load. I needed to lower it on the winch stand a good bit,3+" or more. Love it. works great once its mounted "just right". 100% recommend. If bunk trailer...spray carpeted bunks heavily with silicone spray. makes ALL the difference. L model boat is 1825 aluminum lund
Quality built, easily installed. Customer service exceptional.
Highly recommend it .
Don’t know why I waited so long to purchase mine! It makes life so much easier!
Highly recommend it .
Don’t know why I waited so long to purchase mine! It makes life so much easier!
One of the best, most life-changing products I have ever bought in my life. I'm now the envy at every boat ramp. Super-easy install, and very effective. I don't think I'll ever have another boat trailer that doesn't have a Ramp n' Clamp on it.
I like the look of it delivery was prompt had to take the boat off the trailer because my trailer neck was welded bolted it on took about 30 minutes total. drove the boat on and it worked locked good so I unlocked it backed off and did it again I have waited a long time for this product being a lone fisherman
Put the sport model on my 07 Ranger Z21 with a Ranger trail trailer. It is a great addition to my rig. Highly recommended it!!!!
it was always hard to load my ranger bass boat with my wife. The concrete ramps get slippery and i did not want her to slip and fall. now all i have to do is drive it on and it locks in place and she drives off and the next guy can drop his boat in the water. thank you for this product that is easy to install and is built with quality.
the T model is what I have. it took a little bit to get it in the right position. lots of different position to try to get it perfect. but that's what makes it a great product. took it out and it's great. I like once your boat in the water. that give your rope a flip the boat then unlock and float off the trailer. then drive it back on. and it auto latchs.
I was really leery of this thing working like it said it would however this is the most incredible thing I've ever put on my boat. I no longer need my wife to crank my boat up while I drive it onto the trailer. The thing works incredible just like it says
This was money well spent. Thanks for a great product! I wish I would have bought one years ago. Installation was easy.
Rugged construction, corrosion proof parts, easy to install (although easiest when the boat's off the trailer!). Works great!
Don Gordon –
Appears to be a quality product!! Structure is fairly heavy but not too heavy!! Seller was very nice and happy to help!!
BRO –
Well made, quality material and easily installed. Intended to assist my boat launching at 82yrs.
Jeff M –
Installed today after coming in from fishing. Amazing. Best thing ever. Great customer service!
bobby –
Best investment I’ve ever made! Love it!
Tim –
Installed on my Ranger 520c , it’s worth every penny! Works great!
Charles W –
Put mine on today works great took 10 minutes to put on
Rick Lisek –
These latches are truly a life saver. I have them on both my boats. Game changer for sure. I guide over 300 trips a year and the latch has never failed or let me down.
William Cerrato –
Got one on my 21 bay boat! Game changer!
Gary W –
Work perfect I love mine
Roger Hickey –
Great product, great price. Easy install, highly recommend this product!!!!!
Odis Arp –
I got mine! Should have got it sooner.
Michael Bacca –
My Son and I just installed on my trailer for my 21’ Triton, SF-21…took about 20 minutes…his idea was to keep the strap on, but let the boat float a couple feet…installed it on the ramp…then started the motor and drove it up to lock…works great!
Andrew W –
I have used my RNC boat latch twice after installing it. It works excellent on my G 3 1860. Even more impressive is that Boat2Trailer read my comment and sent me apology for the missing lock nut that goes on the roller wheel , along with a free gift for my inconvenience. Quite frankly I wasn’t expecting that. Very impressed, thanks Boat2Trailer !!!
James –
got parts two days ago had to make minor adjustments to one roller everything is working great no problems experimenting with trailer depth made couple of tries it all worked out go very happy with results
Albert Lopez –
I purchase one made loading and unloading a lot easier.
Blaine –
Just installed mine this weekend. Works great. Very easy to install and operate!
James Arnold –
Just installed one on my boat 16′ bass tracker. It works great no more wet feet.
Brian L –
This product works extremely well. I put one on my Ranger trail along with the extended handle (option). I attached an S hook and used some ski rope and a carabiner clip and just pull the string from the driver’s seat and like magic, the boat slides right off the trailer. For guys like me that load and unload by themselves, this is perfect.
Christopher B –
Just installed mine yesterday on my V20 trailer after a tournament. Very nice and works as advertised. I was getting so sick of not getting the boat just right or it sliding down etc. These should be standard issue from just an efficiency standpoint at the ramp loading and unloading.
jim –
Just install it on my boat works Phenomenal. Very easy to install. 16′ tracker. No more wet feet
jim –
I bought the sports model and it worked out fantastically. Very easy to install. I tried it out the first time the other day Floated my sixteen foot Bass tracker. And it released very easily. When I came back in I backed the trailer back in got in the Boat pull it up until it clicked. Very easily. And I didn’t get my feet wet.
tracker and it released very easily
Brad Garrett –
Love it. Easy install. Works as promised. Takes the PITA out of loading and unloading.
Bryan Mueller –
Nice quality product, but I didn’t like the fact that I had to grind down the attachment points on my trailer in order to make it fit.
Perry Powell –
Put one on my FX Skeeter and love it!
David –
Best thing ever
walter –
Bought one for my Xpress H20B and it really works well.
Adam Shelton –
Just installed mine and couldn’t be happier! Super easy and works great
Dustin –
Got one on my 21 ft nautic star game changer just drive it on and done
Mike Keyes –
Amazing product. Makes my life a lot easier.
Calvin Wilcox –
The Sport Model is really great. Very easy to use. The only drawback is when you are fishing on a trolling motor only pond. I found I had to start the big motor to get the bow eyelet to click in
Jeff Morris –
The absolute best product out there! Game changer loading and unloading your boat. Love mine
Jeff –
The absolute best product out there! Game changer loading and unloading your boat. Love mine
Tony –
This is the best thing ever. Especially if you fish by yourself.
Terry B –
BEST MONEY EVER SPENT
Timothy B Findley Sr –
Great Product…Perfect for Launching and Recovering when fishing alone! A carpet decal would be a great addition…I get a lot of questions and have to find the business card to pass along the info!!!!
Joyce –
The Ramp & Clamp has truly been a life save for my husband. He is 74, loves to fish in his new Crestliner boat but getting it back on the trailer and hooked up was a challenge. He actually had to climb over the bow, stand on the trailer and hook up the winch strap then climb back in the boat, get out and pull out. Now he just drives it on till it latches and drives away. Other people at the launch are amazed how fast and easy it is. Send me some business cards and I will hand them out at the lakes. Thank you.
William Waring –
Bought one for my z20 works great and worth the money
Daniel S –
Put mine on Saturday on my ranger trailer and it is the bomb
Lee B –
Works great on my 2008 basscat couger
Doug A –
Just installed one on my boat. Haven’t used it yet but anti-theft locks and mechanism install easy and quick. If you give it a little thought, as long as you have two people, you can drop one of you to get in line, drive the boat away from the launch and when your turn comes, drive the boat on and pull away. That should speed up the the process at the launch line when you are coming and going, especially at the worst times such as when a storm is coming or has arrived. Do all fellow boaters a favor and get one! I especially like to purchase MADE IN THE USA BY A TRUSTWORTHY COMPANY!
Ron –
Just ordered one for my Nitro Z6. Can’t wait to simplify my solo launching. Follow Up- Just mounted it today and It’s the slickest! Guy at the launch was all “What the?” When I drove the boat on, listened for the click and cleared the ramp in seconds
Eric Y Smith –
Get on and off the boat ramp quick… easy to install and works like a second person. I can unload and load my boat quicker than ever with just myself. Quality product with all hardware included easy install. If you install this with boat on the trailer PLEASE put a jack under the hull of the boat and lift slightly so the winch stand doesn’t push forward from the weight of the boat on it. I learned the hard way because instructions say don’t jack up boat. Well winch stand slid forward hitting me in the collarbone and jaw knocking me off the tongue of the trailer… no fault but my own.. lol Great product..
Randy A –
If you fish by yourself, it’s an awesome tool to have
Lewis Ecker –
Game changer,,, Wow 🤩 how did I ever live without this….. absolutely works as advertised!
Cory Sumner –
One of the best things I’ve bought for the boat
Jason Montalvo –
Love it! Only con to this is installation instructions, other than that it’s awesome!!!
Keith R –
I bought one last month.. so far it’s perfect!
Rodney S –
Put one on my trailer and it works reallying well. I also installed easy steps. Made a lot of difference.
Chris –
This thing is amazing, put mine on and couldn’t believe how well it works
Chris Davidson –
The absolute best product out there! Game changer loading and unloading your boat. Love mine
Trung H –
Got the sport version to fit kenner. Have to modify the safety hook strap and not worry about bending over to latch the boat again. Awesome product!
Chris Sexton –
Went on super easy, and it’s an awesome addition to the boat and trailer. Literally makes life 10 times easier when fishing alone.
Rick Fredin –
Works great easy to install
Chris –
Its awesome
Ray C –
Tried mine today worked perfect on my Ranger z521L
Rich Giese –
Bought this for my Ranger boat. After a great day of fishing. My son and I always ended the day fighting landing the boat correctly. Best thing ever, no more arguments.
Pete Jackson –
Great product. I can not believe I waited so long to buy one. If you fish a lot by yourself as I do the Boat2Trailer latch is a must have. No more standing on your head or in the water to latch your boat. Works wonderful. If it sounds like I like mine. You are right. I do.
Gary Crone –
Works as advertised. Really nice for launching and loading my 18’ Charger alone!
Eric B –
Great Product backed by a great company, customer service is outstanding!
Jeff Phillips –
man i am impressed this is better than sliced bread i will give this three thumbs up and a twirl
Ricky Kline –
one of the best things I have bought for going fishing by myself . easy to get boat off the trailer and makes it supper easy to load .I have recommend it to all my friends and family. If you have a boat you really need to check out Boat2trailer I give it 100 thumbs up.
Jon Winn –
I got mine, works great!
Christopher J –
I’ve used mine for a couple of months now, and it has been absolutely fantastic. Couple of times I would’ve slipped and fell at the ramp but with this it did save my back
John J –
As a charter boat captain down in SW Florida. This was an awesome birthday gift! Makes my life easier. Love it so far!
Ron Plinske –
Installed the Sport Model on my Nitro Z6, single BEST accessory I’ve added to my boat! Debated for a year on doing this, don’t wait, just buy it! I show everyone at the launch that doesn’t have it already, I think I sold a few after demoing just by driving my boat on the trailer and exiting, just as easy launching. No more fumbling trying to unhitch from the deck of the boat. Solo Fisherman’s Best Friend!
Ron H –
Just ordered the Sports model today. Can’t wait to get it on my Trailer. Though I keep my boat on a lift at local Marina so don’t trailer it often it be nice to have this mainly to prevent ” Back Slip” when I pull out from a ramp.
Mike Curnutte –
Just installed mine this evening! It worked awesome, so easy to load my boat now! Highly recommend it!
Louie S –
I bought mine and installed it in 5 minutes. It is extremely well-built and operates exactly as they said. I think everyone who owns a boat should have one of these. Definitely 5 stars.
Walt H –
I just purchased the Boat2Trailer hitch, I can’t wait to install it
Kevin G –
I have a 1996 Spectrum. This is one of the best things I got for my boat
Dave S –
Great Product
Brent –
Just bought one. Great product. Also bought the locks and rope