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itchyrichie

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Greetings! We traded for a 2575LX last year so this is our second season. We seem to struggle when taking out. The rear of the boat is almost always out of line on the bunks. We are considering additional guides near the back of the trailer. Any advice or guidance appreciated!
 
i tried the guides, hated them. I end up trying to get the trailer as close to the dock as possible. Then i slide the bow on and strap it. Ive trained the wife or a few friends how to line up the rear with the trailer tail light as I pull forward slowly.
 
If the ramp is too steep it can be a pain as the noses of the toons will sit on the bunks but the middle and rear will have a foot or three of water underneath it. Guides can help.

If you powerload that can help get more of the toon on the bunks to start and the tail from getting too squirrelly, but many ramps don't allow that or you may not have sufficient HP.

Just take it slow and don't be afraid to get wet. Nothing wrong with getting the bow set, pulling up a little then pushing the rest of the boat onto the bunks. Additional hands are a bonus as are extra dock lines.
 
I am not a loading expert, but It really helps to have two people working together.
The characteristics of the ramp also seem to make a big difference. A ramp out of level or shallow / steep may take different strategies.
I am not a fan of power loading but it really helps me with my bunk trailer. I back the trailer just far enough to slowly load the front toons partially up the bunks (and hook the strap). This seems to hold the front of the pontoon centered. Then we back the trailer in another 3 to 4 feet, depending on the water level, while trying not to float off the trailer(the front is still centered and somewhat anchored).

All the bunks are wet before loading and my bunk trailer has the plastic covering (no carpet).

Lastly, if the rear of the pontoon has moved out of alignment, due to wind or waves, I can crank the motor and adjust with just a little power to swing the back and over.
I have had my share of strange trailering over the last 30 years. Sometimes it was so out of alignment (especially in my non-pontoon years with a roller trailer) that I would back in the water and try to adjust. Not always fun if the ramp is crowded.
I also try to load during off peak times but recognize that may not be possible at some ramps.
 
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