EZ Load Trailer & Hurricane 198 boat retriving issue

[mojosimone]

The problem I have at the ramps in Wilmington, NC is the boat cannot be floated on the trailer. The bow has to be lifted about 3 inches up to fit rollers under bow to secure. The witnesses agree it seems when I winch the boat in; it seems to be lifting off the bunks. The bunks in the water are about one foot showing in the water and the fenders are about one inch under. The trailer any further in the water the bow bangs the winch and any more bunk showing (less trailer in the water), I cannot winch boat in. I really do not want to use the engine to thrust the boat on the trailer. The boat/trailer on my truck is very level and rides like a dream in my 5.7 Toyota Tundra. The previous owner launched at Wacca Wache boat ramp in Murrells Inlet and there is not much of an incline. In Wilmington, NC its a whole lotta incline. Cannot lower winch down to due bow eye. Raising the trailer hitch would put more incline on the trailer. Lowering the forward bunks would make me raise the boat higher but less trailer in the water. Right? The boat is at the dealer where the previous owner bought the boat and they really did not understand my frustration. Other then recognize my frustration. They really are a great dealership. So its a physics problem me not being Einstein, I've come to the world of vast knowledge for a possible solution. Any ideas. Getting another trailer is a possibility And which one should I get.

P.S. The tides do not effect this issue. My trailer tongue is very short. (Swinging tongue) When I open my tailgate I'm about 10" from the winch post.

 

[mojosimone]

Re: EZ Load Trailer & Hurricane 198 boat retriving issue

Forgot to say when launching the boat the bow seems to fall when the boat transom rises. The local trailer shop in Wilmington, NC only works on trailers without the boat on the trailer.

 

[the vision]

Re: EZ Load Trailer & Hurricane 198 boat retriving issue

It sounds like your trailer is in to deep when retreiving.

 

[ToemanDoug]

Re: EZ Load Trailer & Hurricane 198 boat retriving issue

I suspect the issue is not your boat / trailer, but it is the launch ramp.

In a properly adjusted truck trailer combination, both the truck and trailer will sit level when coupled and on a level roadway.

The bunks and rollers should be adjusted such that each of them is supporting some of the load of the boat, and the boat should be parallel to the trailer.

The winch rope or strap should pull horizontally on the bow eye or slightly down when the boat is at the forward stop.

None of the combination set up involves the ramp.

The angle of the ramp will affect how soon the boat will begin to float off of the trailer relative to how far you are backed down the ramp. Consider extreme angle to understand this. A very shallow angle ramp could result in your trucks front tires being wet and the boat not yet floating. A very steep ramp could cause your boat to float before you three-quarters of the trailer in the water.

I would make sure your combination is set up properly, and then try a ramp with a different angle and see what difference that makes for you.

There are two-speed manual winches available which have a low range for extra pulling power which may help at the ram you describe.

Good luck