I-move I catch single place trailer

[sawyerghost]

Hello to all,
I just purchased a new 2012 GTX limited with the I-catch trailer.
I have heard that this trailer has it's issues.
I can trade for a conventional bunk trailer now, should I?
Thank You in advance for your comments, and thoughts!
Sawyerghost

 

[Coastiejoe]

From what I have read, there was an issue with some of the catches that mount on the front of the iCatch trailers. Those that have changesd this part seem to truly enjoy their trailers.

Biggest thing I can suggest is, ensure you have a quality safety cable from the ski to the trailer and you should have no issues.

Going down the road, you should have rear tie downs that will keep the ski on and in place even if the front catch was to fail.

 

[Tikiman]

I bought the same trailer in April. I have had a problem with the iCatch-hook on the bow not releasing completely. It goes to the halfway open point and that's it. Three times, I have been unable to release the ski from the trailer while on the ramp, knee-deep in water. (Yes, the lock/unlock rotating switch was unlocked and the rear tie down strap was removed.) Those times I had to emerge from ramp, replace the tie down and drive 5 mins to my dealer. Twice, the guy simply pulled the handle, it released fully and he shrugged his shoulders at me. Grrrrrrrr.
The last time, he applied a spray lubricant to all moving parts involved. It worked while there on level ground (and I left it unlatched for the short drive back to the ramp) but it did not re-lock completely after I returned from riding.
It's sitting in my driveway now with it only halfway closed.
I have the safety hook and strap on it, of course.
It's been very frustrating on the ramp, almost to the point that I'm considering removing the iCatch stuff on the front tower and replacing it with a hand cranking winch.
(I do love the torsion bars for the suspension though!!!)

 

[sawyerghost]

Quick note on the I-Catch Trailer.
Upon inspection, I noticed the Catch Post was sliding forward on the trailer each time I put SD on trailer.
To the point the rear rollers were behind the SD instead of under it.
When I have time I will drill through the tongue and apply a bolt through the Catch Post/Tongue to resolve this issue.

 

[Coastiejoe]

I absolutely love the theory behind the I-Catch trailer...

If the issues could be resolved I would seriously look at the double wide version of the trailer. I don't really care about money, not when it is what I want and it works...

 

[sawyerghost]

I do like the concept, However, if I had to do all over again, I would not choose the I Catch.
I have only pulled SD out twice since I keep it on a floating Hydroport 2 XL during the season.
This time I had it locked down at the I Catch, and safety cable on (thankfully) I was a foot out of water on the ramp just wiping down the ski
and the I Catch hook failed, slid back and safety cable caught it from rolling off of trailer.
So I backed into water and hooked up again.
USE THE SAFETY CABLE, AND TIE DOWNS AT THE BACK.

 

[Coastiejoe]

I do like the concept, However, if I had to do all over again, I would not choose the I Catch.

USE THE SAFETY CABLE, AND TIE DOWNS AT THE BACK.

Amen to that..
I have read just enough bad stories about the skis simply falling off that there is enough reason to avoid them at this time. I have the front winch, swedge safety cables (had them custom made) and rear ratchet straps on my ski.. I will never worry about a stupid accident, just not worth it..

 

[STwake]

I apologize if this seams like a stupid question but what is the proper way to install the PWC cover once it's been latched to the iCatch system? Asking for a friend of mine who has this trailer but confused as to how to get the cover on with the upper pad firmly against the nose of the Seadoo. Thank you very much.

 

[Coastiejoe]

I assume part of the trailer is in the way? If so, put the cover over the front of the trailer that you can get to once the ski is on the trailer. Then it is just a matter of flipping the cover over the ski as the front will already be in place.


Repairing and selling iPads, iPhones and Mini iPads.

 

[Tikiman]

Putting the cover on? Nope, that's not a stupid question. I figured out that in order for the cover to fit on the nose of the ski while bumped up against the padded nose of the iCatch trailer, you have to push down on the nose of the ski to create a gap. It's challenging but doable. I start by covering the nose with the approximate amount of cover required to fit over the edge. Then push down on the nose with one hand and shimmy the cover into the new gap with the other hand. It takes a few minutes but it works.

 

[CapeCod]

Just got an iCatch trailer. I can get it to hook but once out of the water, only about 1/4" of the hook sticks up above the pin. Can anyone tell me if that is correct? Should I lower the front bumper down a peg to push the nose down a bit more? Thanks for any guidance. This sounded like such a good idea at the time...

 

[Coastiejoe]

Can you supply pictures?

 

[CapeCod]

iCatch Adjustment

Tried but couldn't get a clear shot with the trailer connected to the ski. what I see is that the boat trips the mechanism and the hook engages the bow cup. When the ski rests fully on the trailer, the hook is still connected to the bow cup but the pointed part of the hook is only hooked so that only about 1/4" of the hook sticks up above the cup pin. Seems like a good bump could cause the hook to disconnect from the cup. I could lower the sot bumper on the trailer by one hold to force the nose down and hold it on the hook. Do I have the right concept? Thanks. Steve

 

[Seadoobuddy]

Amen to that..
I have read just enough bad stories about the skis simply falling off that there is enough reason to avoid them at this time. I have the front winch, swedge safety cables (had them custom made) and rear ratchet straps on my ski.. I will never worry about a stupid accident, just not worth it..

What are the Swedge safety cables? ....pic please

 

[Coastiejoe]

Basically, where a cable is looped at an end and then a metal sleeve is slipped over the cable and the end and then the sleeved is crushed in such a way that it holds the cable from slipping. Imaging cable clamps but the sleeve replaces the camps. Works great and is very clean. I can take pictures of mine and post a picture if you want.

 

[Seadoobuddy]

Basically, where a cable is looped at an end and then a metal sleeve is slipped over the cable and the end and then the sleeved is crushed in such a way that it holds the cable from slipping. Imaging cable clamps but the sleeve replaces the camps. Works great and is very clean. I can take pictures of mine and post a picture if you want.

OK, I know what you mean. I bought one for my ski/trailer in Florida. Actually one loop fits through the tow hook so I pad locked it, and the other end I wound around the winch post and also padlocked it to itself. See the photo, you can see just a little bit of the cable and it's plastic coated too.