adjustment of new trailer

[fernandinian]

I have a new magic tilt ET 14 for my 14' Landau jon boat. Trailer has 3 center rollers and two fixed bunks - also has tilt tongue. I will be launching by myself for the most part. The boat is currently hard to roll back to effect tilt. Should I put the bulk of the w eight on the 3 rollers and use the bunks to stabilize? I would appreciate any help on a system to properly adjust the rollers and bunks to permit ease of launch.

 

[JB]

Re: adjustment of new trailer

Howdy, Ferd. Some boats should be supported only on the keel and stabilized by the bunks, but others need maximum area of support. I would expect a Jon to be the latter, needing maximum area of support.<br /><br />There are low friction strips that you can put on your bunks to make it easier to slide the boat, and you can also buy spray-on products to reduce friction.<br /><br />Check with the manufacturer of your boat about setting up the trailer.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB

 

[DJ]

Re: adjustment of new trailer

Ditto-J.B.

 

[ebbtide176]

Re: adjustment of new trailer

fernandina beach, what a place!... and i might have mistakenly written fernandina island, for amelia island, in remembering. the first beach trip for newlyweds me&wifie. ft clinch- can u tell me- how long is the pier?<br />BTW, your first 2 responses r experienced boaters. enjoy your boat

 

[fernandinian]

Re: adjustment of new trailer

Thank you all for the help - hope I can return. fernandinian