royal4
Well-Known Member
I've been out several times and getting the boat back on the trailer via driving it on hasn't been much of a problem except twice. Once at night and another time I took two mulligans (backed it out and tried again) These all have been solo outings using the dock to tie up to, back the car down the ramp, then back on the boat, get it away from the dock, back up and then drive it on.
When I have help and use other ramps with no dock I default to a drive-on as I think that is easier.
The last time out I tied it up to the dock and backed the car down the ramp and thought why not just pull it onto the trailer. Surprise, surprise...it was super easy so I may just pull it on from now on. I think the most important part of making loading easier is having the trailer correctly positioned. i.e not too far in the water.
ps: I always crank it the last ~2 feet even when driving it on
When I have help and use other ramps with no dock I default to a drive-on as I think that is easier.
The last time out I tied it up to the dock and backed the car down the ramp and thought why not just pull it onto the trailer. Surprise, surprise...it was super easy so I may just pull it on from now on. I think the most important part of making loading easier is having the trailer correctly positioned. i.e not too far in the water.
ps: I always crank it the last ~2 feet even when driving it on