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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2013 2:52:22 GMT -6
I have a Wa206 and have trouble launching and retrieving off my Wesco trailor
I did have to resemble the trailor at one stage so is there any hints on how i can allieiate this problem
Getting it off the trailor is a real pain in the rear, and when driving back on I always have to winch up the last 2 feet
Any assistance would be appreciated
Ken
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Post by Juan on Jun 30, 2013 5:06:21 GMT -6
I'm sure it's not the right answer, but it sounds like all you need to do is back it a little farther into the water until the boat's weight is off the trailer to unload and the same for loading.
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Post by freezerfiller on Jun 30, 2013 20:29:15 GMT -6
I have a similar boat, and a wesco trailer... I had similar issues, and was able to fix most of them by adjusting the various parts of the trailer to fit the boat correctly. I still have to winch it up the last foot, but I start by making sure both fenders are completely, but just barely under water before trying to put the boat on the trailer.
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Post by pbguy420 on Jan 7, 2014 9:18:19 GMT -6
Same as above on the fenders... My dual axle wesco which I've rebuilt for my 2100sv has to have both fenders about 2 inch below waterline... This puts my tow rigs tires in 6 inch of water on most ramps which I don't like but hey it works, and my rig weighs 8000 lbs so it ain't going anywhere....
I put in in high current ramps and with a dual axle trailer have learned the following- my trailer is NEUTRALLY BUOYANT! The damn 4 tires provide enough flotation that my trailer will move if the current is strong enough.... Here's how I put in to avoid my trailer floating off the ramp or my boat having to be power UN-loaded.
I back down until fenders are 1-2 inch submerged. Get out and undo bow hook (never back down the ramp with this undone I've seen guys with even carpeted bunks drop a boat off their trailer) and also tie my bow line to dock if I am alone. Then I hop in the truck and back up about a foot to float the rest of boat off trailer and pull forward on the truck, if the boat stays on trailer back up a bit more and pull forward, soon you'll find the sweet spot to get the boat off easily. Then I pull my trailer straight out of water so it doesn't float off the ramp...
On loading the boat onto trailer I put the fenders 1" above waterline to keep trailer planted, then drive boat on, without power loading the boat will float to about 2 ft from bow roller. Then you can power load or winch up. I have a 5000$ paint job on my boat so I don't power load any more to avoid scuffing it, then hook up and pull out...
Sure I could add weight to my trailer but that's going to affect fuel mileage so I just got my routine down. I can load and unload alone faster than most guys do in john boats with two guys... Took a bit of adjusting my methods but works great.... If I'm in a really high current ramp sometime I just pull the boat via the bowline onto the trailer and winch it on so I don't miss the bunks.
Just got to find a method that works- the reason I do mine the way I do is so my trailer doesn't float away, and also so the truck isn't pulling the boats weight out while my rear wheels are in 6" of water on a slick ramp covered in mud or sand.
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Post by pbguy420 on Jan 7, 2014 9:20:08 GMT -6
Another tip I learned is steep ramps up actually put less trailer in the water and power load. I'm used to shallow ramps and my first attempt on a steep ramp my bow kept ending up under my bow roller because I wasn't thinking of the geometry...
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Post by karlfdburg on Jan 10, 2014 8:01:03 GMT -6
If you're concerned about that last 2-3 feet, you could install an electric winch and not worry about it. I did that (largely because of some back issues) and have been happy with the results. I only need to get the trailer in far enough to ensure the boat doesn't ground, attach the bow hook to the winch line and push a button. Normally, the boat adjusts herself on the trailer but in wind or strong I hand maneuver the boat as it's coming on the trailer.
Putting in is the same as anytime. Attach bowline, back trailer in far enough not to scrape boat bottom, and let gravity do her thing! I've put in and taken out many times by myself using this method (or with my stroung but small 9-year-old). The electric winch (with a wireless remote) is a major plus for me ... and I don't have to worry about accidently hiting the prop on the concrete ramp bottom.
Davie
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