Launching secrets
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Re: Launching secrets
Originally Posted by Wobble
Be careful on going too deep on a new ramp (ask first), some of them drop off suddenly, especially river ramps. I have seen people get their trailer stuck this way.
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Re: Launching secrets
Originally Posted by Wobble
Totally agree on the front strap and safety chain.
Be careful on going too deep on a new ramp (ask first), some of them drop off suddenly, especially river ramps. I have seen people get their trailer stuck this way.
Be careful on going too deep on a new ramp (ask first), some of them drop off suddenly, especially river ramps. I have seen people get their trailer stuck this way.
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My trailer is a tripple axle all aluminum. It floats. Wasn't looking for that the first time out. I wish it would sink. I think it would make loading easier. I have to put it in the water till it floats then let my wife pull ontill the boat starts to contact the bunks. Then I just have to push the trailer on under the boat. We get along pretty good now. Thought about adding weight but dont want the extra load to haul and who knows how much it would take.
Also agree with Sydwayz. NEVER unhook your winch untill the boat is at the water. I've see too many pics of nice toys sitting on their transom on the ramp.
Happy boating. Jerry.
Also agree with Sydwayz. NEVER unhook your winch untill the boat is at the water. I've see too many pics of nice toys sitting on their transom on the ramp.
Happy boating. Jerry.
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Defineately get the bunks wet first this helps tremendously!!!!!!!
To load it accurately on the bunks I have to back the trailer way into the water, this seems to be the easiest too.
It takes a few times to get the hang of it but dont be afraid to take your time!!!!
To load it accurately on the bunks I have to back the trailer way into the water, this seems to be the easiest too.
It takes a few times to get the hang of it but dont be afraid to take your time!!!!
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Re: Launching secrets
Originally Posted by Jerry B
My trailer is a tripple axle all aluminum. It floats. Wasn't looking for that the first time out. I wish it would sink. I think it would make loading easier. I have to put it in the water till it floats then let my wife pull ontill the boat starts to contact the bunks. Then I just have to push the trailer on under the boat. We get along pretty good now. Thought about adding weight but dont want the extra load to haul and who knows how much it would take.
Also agree with Sydwayz. NEVER unhook your winch untill the boat is at the water. I've see too many pics of nice toys sitting on their transom on the ramp.
Happy boating. Jerry.
Also agree with Sydwayz. NEVER unhook your winch untill the boat is at the water. I've see too many pics of nice toys sitting on their transom on the ramp.
Happy boating. Jerry.
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Geronimo36
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Re: Launching secrets
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
First, I am going to diasagree with Panther on his step 2.
But yes, I always back down the ramp first. Get the motors running, then release the winch.
Just don't forget to release it when you're ready to dunk it in the rest of the way because you may follow in my foot steps!
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Re: Launching secrets
Originally Posted by Wobble
At a new ramp I back slowly until I see the boat move a little, in my case that is when the trailer fenders are at, or 1-2 " below the water line.
Be sure to take off the back straps before doing this
Some ramps are not level below the water line, so you may have to make a couple of tries to get a level spot.
Be sure to take off the back straps before doing this
Some ramps are not level below the water line, so you may have to make a couple of tries to get a level spot.
The ramps that are not level under water are not level because of powerloading. The wash from your prop digs a big hole that will not fill back in naturally. So, unless the ramp you use has concrete going very deep. Don't powerload.
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Some people are to lazy to NOT powerload.
Plus it's hard on there truck, just watch the truck move while someone is powerloading, even with it in park and the parking brake is on.
Plus it's hard on there truck, just watch the truck move while someone is powerloading, even with it in park and the parking brake is on.