Replying to Topic 'Loading and Boat Buddies'
I do the same thing as Ed. Back up to where the fenders are just covered and power the boat on, locks with the boat buddy, then the ramp is free.
Replying to Topic 'Loading and Boat Buddies'
i do the same-fenders just sticking out at water level--but depends
on how steep/shallow ramp is,,decide how far to back in depending
on when the boat just starts to float when unloading. with the boat buddie
on the front and boat buckles on the rear it really speeds the tie down
process up.
stacy
Replying to Topic 'Loading and Boat Buddies'
i do the same-fenders just sticking out at water level--but depends
on how steep/shallow ramp is,,decide how far to back in depending
on when the boat just starts to float when unloading. with the boat buddie
on the front and boat buckles on the rear it really speeds the tie down
process up.
stacy
Replying to Topic 'Loading and Boat Buddies'
9/10 times if you are in trouble loading - the trailer is too deep. The back end is floating and the front is too low, you try to get the trailer lower by pushing the trailer back and you have a mess.
SD2
Replying to Topic 'Loading and Boat Buddies'
I also back in untill the fenders are just under water and power the boat up.
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I read somewhre about guys getting caught in a wind gust with their boat under power and getting off line and gashing their prop into the trailer...i haven't had this happen but was concerned...especially for my wife...since shes the one loading the boat!!!
Replying to Topic 'Loading and Boat Buddies'
The trailor guide polls would stop the wind from blowing the boat far enough to the side. My girlfriend is able to pull the boat on the trailor fine.
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Replying to Topic 'Loading and Boat Buddies'
Steep ramps = Top of wheel wells just out of water.
Shallow ramps = Top of fender just under water.
Adjust above 2 rules if you have - Dual Wheel trailer or large dropoff.
I go in slightly more, then pull the boat up by hand, takes only 30 seconds longer, and I never worry about getting sand/silt/crap/vegitation, etc sucked into engine, or missing/bending/breaking anything.
I used to winch a 22' cabin crusier up by hand, so cranking this one up the last 9 inches is really not a big deal.
-J