2022 25ft boat trailer jack broke

[TX_Mercenary]

So my 2022 255xe boat trailer jack broke. Can anyone recommend me a better trailer jack that’s a drop in replacement that fits in the winch bracket?

 

[Sean R]

I replaced mine with this, couldn't find a heavier duty one that used the same mounting. https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Jack/Ark/ORJW750D.html
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[Sean R]

 

[HangOutdoors]

This is the on I have, in black.

\Amazon.com: Ark Trailer Jack XO750 Black Edition Extreme : Automotive

Won't fit in the existing holes, but extremely solid.

EDIT: @Sean R LOL we were posting at the same time.

 

[Sean R]

@HangOutdoors I got that model because of your review ?

 

[Inthrustwetrust]

I got the West Marine 1200# Jack for my 240, just U Bolts on the trailer opposed where the stock one mounts. Much beefier/sturdy, and has held up much better in salt than the stock jack, I think it was $100. My gears snapped in half on the stock jack, I’ve now added to my maintenance list, replacing the grease with some marine bearing grease a couple times a year to the jack gears, so far so good.

 

[DesertDweller]

So my 2022 255xe boat trailer jack broke. Can anyone recommend me a better trailer jack that’s a drop in replacement that fits in the winch bracket?

I bought this one, works great for my 252SD and bolted up without any additional drilling:
Fulton (141133) XLT Sharkskin Finish Bolt-On Swing-Away Jack - 1500 lb. Weight Capacity From Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJY3RS0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[TX_Mercenary]

I bought this one, works great for my 252SD and bolted up without any additional drilling:
Fulton (141133) XLT Sharkskin Finish Bolt-On Swing-Away Jack - 1500 lb. Weight Capacity From Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJY3RS0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

it drops right in the winch bracket?

 

[zipper]

Trailer manufacturors have been using the cheap jacks for years.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/best-trailer-tongue-jack.18772/

 

[biffdotorg]

So my 2022 255xe boat trailer jack broke. Can anyone recommend me a better trailer jack that’s a drop in replacement that fits in the winch bracket?

What broke on it? My buddies Pontoon trailer tongue jack broke the top weld. I was able to grind the old weld off and lay down another bead and she's better than new. Not as pretty, but saved him $100-$150.

 

[TX_Mercenary]

What broke on it? My buddies Pontoon trailer tongue jack broke the top weld. I was able to grind the old weld off and lay down another bead and she's better than new. Not as pretty, but saved him $100-$150.

plastic wheel, bent caster, and extension pole warped. i live on a hill with laid brick drive way. maneuvering the boat is a pain on uneven surface. backing up my driveway with a boat is easy, but boat placement is a pain.

 

[biffdotorg]

plastic wheel, bent caster, and extension pole warped. i live on a hill with laid brick drive way. maneuvering the boat is a pain on uneven surface. backing up my driveway with a boat is easy, but boat placement is a pain.

That would do it. Pretty hard on them.

My buddy decided to use his ranger to pull his 23' Bennington TriToon around the lawn. And since it could not handle the tongue weight, he left the jack stand down. Figured it was no worse than dragging by hand. Nope, she let loose.

 

[DesertDweller]

it drops right in the winch bracket?

Bolts up to the existing jack holes. It's a little tricky to get the old jack bolts out, but doable. It just take a little patience as an open end wrench is the only way to get at the nuts with a limited amount of room to move the wrench, but not a big deal. It was the first thing I did to the trailer as the original jack was junk. It wouldn't jack the trailer up high enough and was just plain crap.

 

[SCP1]

If you really want to use the existing system call Dutton-Lainson they will sell you a 1,500lb that fits.

 

[deubank1776]

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• deubank1776
• Mar 6, 2022

Here is the one @HangOutdoors has. This is how I installed it. I highly recommend this.
I put it on the opposite side so that the winch handle doesn't interfere.

 

[TX_Mercenary]

Bolts up to the existing jack holes. It's a little tricky to get the old jack bolts out, but doable. It just take a little patience as an open end wrench is the only way to get at the nuts with a limited amount of room to move the wrench, but not a big deal. It was the first thing I did to the trailer as the original jack was junk. It wouldn't jack the trailer up high enough and was just plain crap.

You got pictures? I’m not seeing how it bolts up to the existing mount?

 

[HawaiiBreeze]

I'm on my 4th jack. The replacement of the OEM was a dual wheeled unit from WestMarine (w/grease fitting) and it too failed so I'm back with the $35.00 jacks. I cut up #3 for a "jack-ectomy" to see what gives, I think I have the problem solved. In a nut-shell and if your jack's inner tube (the one with the wheel bracket) has a hole, stuff it (the tube) full of grease. Will have to take off the wheel if already installed and then empty a few cartridges of grease into the hole and find something to plug the hole. Hopefully this will be the end of the yearly day that I get jack'd.

 

[swatski]

I'll just leave this here

https://jetboaters.net/threads/best-trailer-tongue-jack.18772/

 

[BlkGS]

I bought a similar one to the others at northern tool. It fit fairly well on my 230sx's trailer, I wouldn't say it's perfect.

I've been wanting a fixed plate jack to use for storage.

 

[DesertDweller]

You got pictures? I’m not seeing how it bolts up to the existing mount?

You're right, I went to my boat today and realized I didn't actually use the existing holes, but bolted it up the new jack with the supplied "U" brackets slightly forward of the original mounting holes. Fits fine though. Sorry for steering you wrong.