Model T Boat2Trailer Latch
The Model T is designed specifically to work with an aluminum boat that has a thick aluminum eye. The Model T comes with a stainless steel adaptor to PROTECT YOUR ALUMINUM EYE. You DO NOT want steel clamping directly on to an aluminum surface. Over time this will cause wear on your aluminum eye and damage the integrity of the aluminum eye. The adaptor protects your eye. Simply slide the adaptor over the aluminum eye and bolt it on. No drilling is required. There are a few patterns on the adaptor to compensate for location and placement of the bolts. The correct holes for each eye will be highlighted in the instructions. The polyurethane has a wide gap or channel for the adaptor to pass through. The Model T is for Aluminum Tracker, Ranger, Hewescraft and Alumaweld and any other boats that have the exact aluminum eye. The adaptor is not sold separately for any other use than with the clamp we offer.
Long Or Short Handle?
Long Handle
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
Short Handle
The Automatic Handle Highlights
- 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)
- SHORT HANDLE MODEL CAN NOT BE CONVERTED TO LONG HANDLE MODEL
The Manual Handle Highlights
- 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.
- SHORT HANDLE MODEL CAN NOT BE CONVERTED TO LONG HANDLE MODEL
