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Post by donnyf on Feb 26, 2011 18:35:47 GMT -6
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Post by ejstenger on Feb 26, 2011 20:49:25 GMT -6
The site you posted is for the rear of the trailer and I have never seen any for the front. The only time I ever had any trouble loading my boat, about the same size, was when I had wind blowing hard from the side. I had a hard time getting it between the two rails sticking out of the water. Maybe someone will have a better idea, hope so anyway. <`)>((((< ED
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Post by Juan on Feb 27, 2011 7:51:14 GMT -6
If your trailer bunks are spaced correctly and at the right height, your boat should follow the bunks and load straight without any guides near the front of the trailer... Guides at the rear are a big help, especially in windy conditions but guides near the front will probably be useless because of the dead rise angle on your boat.
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Post by codman on Feb 27, 2011 9:31:12 GMT -6
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Post by Juan on Feb 27, 2011 15:40:38 GMT -6
Sweet...Those guides look great codman....much better than the PVC guides I have on my trailer....but even the PVC guides are a big help in windy conditions.
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Post by donnyf on Feb 28, 2011 19:15:14 GMT -6
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Post by Juan on Feb 28, 2011 20:32:16 GMT -6
The link isn't working. But if this is what you're talking about....that might work.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2011 21:51:05 GMT -6
As my dear departed wife used to say "just put the pointy end between the poles and give it the gas !!! "
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2012 8:47:32 GMT -6
The key to me with a drive-on trailer is...
For Launch, I sink the trailer (just note the end of the RAMP) to get the boat off especially the first go of the season when it wants to stick to the trailer. It should wiggle pretty good in the back when you climb aboard. Crank the motor, release the hook/belt, and drive it off. Note the water level to the fenders - Probably fully submerged. For me, the truck tires are about 6" from entering the water at my ramp.
For driving on, you don't need to put the trailer as deep in the water. I have to keep the fenders just at the water level - The truck is ~2' from the water edge for me. By the time it's about half way on, my boat is ALWAYS straight. I power the boat on lightly, and hook up the hook/belt. I have to crank it on about 12", but I don't do the wiggle dance I see all the others doing trying to get the boat square on the trailer. Also, if I drive it all the way to the wench, the nose can get caught below the wench and crack the fiberglass upon removing from the water due to the ramp angle. My ramp angle may not be the same as yours, but you don't have to put the trailer as deep for recovery.
Reminder: Always check the fabric liners and make sure they are still "road worthy" for you boat to drive up on...
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