sailor55330
Seaman Apprentice
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- Aug 16, 2013
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- 38
Hi--
First, thanks for all the knowledge on this site. I'm getting really frustrated with my trailer. I have a 2007 Glastron GXL 205 with an EZ Loader Tandem bunk trailer. It is supposed to be self centering, but it rarely does. The problem I run into is usually of 1 of 3 issues.
1. The boat does not center itself on the trailer. It will end up slightly crooked and setting on one of the hull chines. It usually settles after a bump or two, but still frustrating.
2. The boat bottoms out on the trailer and I can't winch it or power load it to get the bow to the roller stop. This results with the boat transom hanging off the rear bunk by about 3 inches.
3. If I back the trailer in far enough to eliminate # 2, the boat is still floating at the back. and doesn't settle on the trailer---see #1.
I have tried to remedy this by backing in to various depths. I have tried putting the bunks in 3/4 of the way, all of the way, the fenders on the trailer just submerged, and just about every other measurement I can think of. I have been around boats all of my life with no issues other than this one. It also seems to be much more prevalent at ramps that are shallower. Yesterday at the ramp (emabarrasingly) I had to back the trailer, load the boat, winch it, back the trailer another 4-5 inches, winch it, etc. I had to do this about 4 times to get the boat to the bow roller. On top of that, I had actually re-dunk the boat twice to get it on straight. Top it off with the spouse scared to help, and well, you get the idea. In the water, in the truck, in the water, in the truck.......
I have been around boats since I was 9 months old and have never encountered anything like this. I can dock a 31ft cruising sailboat with a 10'10 beam into a 12ft slip in a 20knot crosswind with no issues, but this thing has me stumped.
I know every boat and trailer is different and ramps play a huge part, but this one has me absolutely frustrated to the point I'm thinking of selling the boat to eliminate the hassle. Not sure if this vent or a cry for help.
Does anyone else have an EZ loader that gives them fits?
Thanks
First, thanks for all the knowledge on this site. I'm getting really frustrated with my trailer. I have a 2007 Glastron GXL 205 with an EZ Loader Tandem bunk trailer. It is supposed to be self centering, but it rarely does. The problem I run into is usually of 1 of 3 issues.
1. The boat does not center itself on the trailer. It will end up slightly crooked and setting on one of the hull chines. It usually settles after a bump or two, but still frustrating.
2. The boat bottoms out on the trailer and I can't winch it or power load it to get the bow to the roller stop. This results with the boat transom hanging off the rear bunk by about 3 inches.
3. If I back the trailer in far enough to eliminate # 2, the boat is still floating at the back. and doesn't settle on the trailer---see #1.
I have tried to remedy this by backing in to various depths. I have tried putting the bunks in 3/4 of the way, all of the way, the fenders on the trailer just submerged, and just about every other measurement I can think of. I have been around boats all of my life with no issues other than this one. It also seems to be much more prevalent at ramps that are shallower. Yesterday at the ramp (emabarrasingly) I had to back the trailer, load the boat, winch it, back the trailer another 4-5 inches, winch it, etc. I had to do this about 4 times to get the boat to the bow roller. On top of that, I had actually re-dunk the boat twice to get it on straight. Top it off with the spouse scared to help, and well, you get the idea. In the water, in the truck, in the water, in the truck.......
I have been around boats since I was 9 months old and have never encountered anything like this. I can dock a 31ft cruising sailboat with a 10'10 beam into a 12ft slip in a 20knot crosswind with no issues, but this thing has me stumped.
I know every boat and trailer is different and ramps play a huge part, but this one has me absolutely frustrated to the point I'm thinking of selling the boat to eliminate the hassle. Not sure if this vent or a cry for help.
Does anyone else have an EZ loader that gives them fits?
Thanks