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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2010 7:19:07 GMT -6
Just found this board. I have 2002 Sea Pro 180DC that is brand new to me. It came on a Perfomance trailer that is light weight construction. I am having a heck of a time getting this boat on the trailer. The trailer has no rollers and is a two large bunk style trailer. I have given up on trying to drive the boat on and have been just getting close and cranking it up with the winch. I'm not accustomed to this type of boat or trailer, if anyone has any suggestions on positioning the trailer, depth, etc they would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2010 16:48:10 GMT -6
May have to "dunk" the trailer. i have bunks too and this is what I have to do.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2010 16:59:27 GMT -6
On my 2 bunk Magic Trail trailer, I back until the fender covers are just below the surface of the water. This puts the bunks low enough that I can drive it on and pull it out.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2010 19:24:41 GMT -6
Thanks for the advice guys. I'll try both tactics next time out. I am beginning to question, if this is actually the right trailer for the boat. It seems much better suited to a center console, but I'm gonna keep tryin. Thanks again.
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Post by Simple Man on Mar 26, 2010 5:27:49 GMT -6
Does your trailer have centering boards on it? Centering boards make a big difference. They are two boards at the centerline of the trailer canted in that the keel rides into while driving the boat onto the trailer. As there name implies, they help center the boat. Pole guides on the back also help alot. I always "dunk" to wet the boards prior to loading. I leave about 2-3 inches of front fender edge dry but this may change from boat/trailer to boat/trailer. Scott
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Post by ejstenger on Mar 26, 2010 9:33:22 GMT -6
I have a majic trail with guide poles on the sides and I dunk it until the boat floats, that is the fenders are submerged completely. One time I had disconnected the hook and when I backed in the boat floated right out into the lake. the wind was blowing just right and it floated to the dock in about ten minutes. How's that for luck? <`)>((((< ED
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2010 5:19:41 GMT -6
ED I could listen to you all day. You have some great stories. Maybe one day we will share a cold one and swap mishaps.
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Post by ejstenger on Jun 24, 2010 19:05:59 GMT -6
tec679, My place or yours? Where are you located? I like the cold ones too but not on the water they just don't mix. <`)>((((< ED
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2011 7:25:15 GMT -6
I also have a 180 on a performance trailer. I've only had trouble getting the boat off and on once. I tried a different launch ramp. It apparently didn't decline quick enough. My exhaust pipe was just above the water, and I had to use a lot of power to get off. And crank it back on. Does this happen at all the ramps you use?
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Post by lafromla1 on Apr 13, 2012 12:20:08 GMT -6
I cant see driving a $30K boat onto a trailer and hoping a $10 piece of rubber is going to stop it from being damaged. I just dunk the trailer, get out, hook the strap and winch it on up.
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