Trailering a Step Hull
 

Has anyone had problems with getting a step hull on the trailer? I have a Vanguard trailer and the bunks fit the boat perfectly when it is on the trailer and it lines up the boat perfectly when coming on, but the steps get hung up as it is coming on and I have to use a lot of throttle to get the steps to drop over the bunks. Once they do the boat is on the trailer and it is less than a inch from the front roller ( perfect ) but the steps are starting to be hard on the carpet. Has anyone had this problem with their trailer and if so what did you do? I have thought about the plastic slides, but I do not know if they will hold up to the weight of the 38'.

Tim

Re: Trailering a Step Hull
 

Can you drop the trailer in a bit deeper? I never get hung up on our Hustler (on or off).

Re: Trailering a Step Hull
 

Boomer is right you need to drop the trailer in a little further.
I've never driven any of my boats on the trailer. Once you know how deep to back it in , I've always slid it on by hand with no issues.

Re: Trailering a Step Hull
 

Tim the others are correct from the 29 to the 38 you must go deeper, and try not to power it on, it seems easier to winch it on. Good luck.


Rich.

Re: Trailering a Step Hull
 

All,

Thanks - I am going to dry deeper. I was just concerned that I would lose the guiding on to the trailer if I were to go deeper. I will give it a shot next weekend.

Tim

Re: Trailering a Step Hull
 

Just do what she says and GO DEEPER :D

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Tim, we going to see you again in the gravel pit South of Henry this year?

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Knot 4 me,

We have been in the pit every weekend so far. We will be there agian this coming weekend. When do you think you will be back around?

Tim

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Rich,

I have heard that commetn before. How does she run now? The wife and I are planning a trip to Clinton the weekend of the 24th. Where can we get some dock space for the night?

Tim

Re: Trailering a Step Hull
 

Not sure. My boat is on a lift down at Clinton Lake so I spend more time there but I hope to get to the river soon. You still in your 34 or did you move to a 38?

Jeff

Re: Trailering a Step Hull
 

Dont drive on to the trailer just back it down. I had a similar problem as my trailer was delivered with large wheels and a rather high bunk height on an avenger. If you drive it on eventuallly you will skin the carpet and chip gel on your steps.

Re: Trailering a Step Hull
 

Tim I will find out if there any slip availabile for the weekend of the 24th and let you know. :D


Rich.

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Jeff,

I have moved up to a 38'. today we spent the day tied up to anohter 38' PQ and a 27 PQ. There seems to be more PQ's showing up on the river now and it is nice to see. Lookf foreard to seeing you there. Let us know when you are coming up.

Tim

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That was a mistake pulling out the captain last night. I was walking similar to that time at the rally. Colette was laughing at me today when she asked me if I remembered falling out of bed! :eek:

I didn't recall much of anything after leaving your house.