Steep Ramps

[Aquia185]

Hey All,

Remembering that I am new to boating :grin: I have run into a couple of pretty steep ramps. The issue is when loading the boat back onto the trailer. Normally getting the trailer in to where the tire fenders are almost covered with water works really well, but with these steep ramps, when I hook the strap to the boat and crank it up the trailer stop is actually above the bow. At this point I back the trailer in much deeper which floats the boat high enough to get the stop where it is supposed to be. The issue then is that the boat is basically completely floating so keeping the stern steady is a bit of a job since it doesn't drop onto the trailer until I start slowly pulling the trailer out of the water. Is this the only option in these circumstances? Thanks in advance...

 

[RiverRat]

The only thing that I could suggest is to get some trailer guides for the trailer. That way when your on a steep ramp the guides will keep the boat close to the center of the trailer so when you pull out it has a better chance of falling into place.

 

[Nehalennia II]

When they're really steep put the trailer in less and power onto the trailer. Self-centering and quicker. Just keep her in the middle and have a bow spotter.

 

[chuck1]

When they're really steep put the trailer in less and power onto the trailer. Self-centering and quicker. Just keep her in the middle and have a bow spotter.

Yep, you bet me to it. On some of the lakes around here doing the winter when they are down that's what I have to do. :thumbsup:

 

[Larry&Leisa]

ok..I'm gonna add this as a 'newbie' that I didn't learn for a while, (maybe one of these days I can forgo that title ) but for others that may not know... dip the bunks all the way under then pull back up to the position you want to load. (keeps the bunk carpet from melting from the friction and becoming brittle and abrasive)

 

[Nehalennia II]

ok..I'm gonna add this as a 'newbie' that I didn't learn for a while, (maybe one of these days I can forgo that title ) but for others that may not know... dip the bunks all the way under then pull back up to the position you want to load. (keeps the bunk carpet from melting from the friction and becoming brittle and abrasive)

Good point. I have rollers and forget that most have bunks now....Next Trailer :thumbsup:

 

[Aquia185]

Thanks all, although I am not sure I am ready to try powering onto the trailer just yet. I did notice that all of the bass boats were powering on though...

 

[Nehalennia II]

Thanks all, although I am not sure I am ready to try powering onto the trailer just yet. I did notice that all of the bass boats were powering on though...

This weekend is probably not the weekend to practice, but you should try it. Either way don't dunk your trailer in so far even if you winch it up. Like Wesley said though get 'em wet first and it should straighten itself out and you should be good to go.