Shark_bait99
Petty Officer 3rd Class
- Joined
- May 9, 2012
- Messages
- 96
My boat is big and heavy (25ft, 5000lbs) and I have trouble getting it off the bunks at the launch. Powering off works, but I don't want to damage the launch, and I will have to get wet when I am alone. Climbing the bow on the cuddy is a little sketchy, especially because it is no longer tied down with any straps at that point. Not to mention its Canada and the water is freaking cold.
Backing up and slamming on the brakes works, but it takes 3 or 4 tries which I worry is too much strain for the X5 and/or the hitch assembly. Use some lines to the winch mount to secure the boat and stay dry...
I read that some vaseline on the bunks may help, so I will try tonight, but I was looking for any other ideas...
Backing up and slamming on the brakes works, but it takes 3 or 4 tries which I worry is too much strain for the X5 and/or the hitch assembly. Use some lines to the winch mount to secure the boat and stay dry...
I read that some vaseline on the bunks may help, so I will try tonight, but I was looking for any other ideas...