New boat trouble

[Mark688]

I recently got a boat to take out on the lake but I’ve been having some issues when I'm bringing it back in. A lot of the times when i load it back up it takes a while because when I drive it up onto the trailer, the boat moves to one side even if I’m dead center. I think it is because i had too much of the trailer in the water, but I want any help I can get. Please anyone give me any tips that might help me thank you ahead of time.

[Deephaven]

Yep.  Too much trailer.  Don't back in as far.

[A-Jay]

Consider using where the trailer fenders in the water are as a starting point.

 While every rig & launch point can be different, starting with the fender

right at the waterline is a decent plan.

Then you can adjust as needed (in or out) to get the boat to sit properly on the trailer.

I launch & recover solo the majority of the time 

and having the fenders 'just' below the water is the sweet spot.

A-Jay

[TnRiver46]

Pull your truck up a little.......... little further...... lil bit......... ok WHOA! Perfect 

[GaryH]

1 hour ago, TnRiver46 said:

Pull your truck up a little.......... little further...... lil bit......... ok WHOA! Perfect 

If that’s not the truth ??

[gim]

Do you have bunks or rollers?  The type of trailer makes a difference.

 

If the boat is moving from side to side in stern, I assume you have bunks.

[WRB]

AJ’s advice is spot on. 

I prefer adding the extra wide bow roller to help center as it snugs up. 

Make sure you are straight and aligned before the boat enters the trailer.

Keep practicing you will get it right.

Tom

 

[Bluebasser86]

My boat likes the fenders just  above the water line. That way I can power it on with no side to side movement and it doesn't try to slide back off before I can hookup the front winch strap. Takes some trail and error to learn the sweet spot. Just pay attention to how far back you are before you load it and when it loads up nice, keep doing that.

[BigAngus752]

On 2/24/2021 at 7:06 AM, Mark688 said:

when I drive it up onto the trailer

You don’t mention it, but If you have bunks and you are coasting on to your trailer then you are too deep. It should take a little shot of throttle to move that last foot or two depending on your boat/trailer. Once you get the hang of it you can also re-center the boat with that last throttle bump if you are crooked. 

[Deephaven]

Before launching the boat have someone along to back it down.  Have them back until it floats and then pull up until it is solidly on the trailer and will not move.  Having the trailer as deep as possible, but where you cannot physically move the boat yanking on it is your starting point.  Anything deeper than that and the boat will float off the bunks.  You will find you can actually be substantially shallower and still get it on....just make sure to soak the bunks first so you aren't dry loading.

[J Francho]

Quick question, is this a deep-V style hull?  Any deep-V style boats I've had almost required load guides to get the boat on perfect every time.  If you could get a snap of the stern on the trailer, we can probably help some more.

[volzfan59]

I always back in and submerge the bunks to get them wet. Then I pull up until about 1/4 to 1/2 the fender is above the water. Every boat and trailer has it's own sweet spot so you may have to play with it a little.

[TnRiver46]

18 hours ago, volzfan59 said:

I always back in and submerge the bunks to get them wet. Then I pull up until about 1/4 to 1/2 the fender is above the water. Every boat and trailer has it's own sweet spot so you may have to play with it a little.

And every boat ramp has a different angle

[volzfan59]

5 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

And every boat ramp has a different angle

That is 100% true! Thanks for the reminder TnRiver46. You bee doing okay?

[TnRiver46]

31 minutes ago, volzfan59 said:

That is 100% true! Thanks for the reminder TnRiver46. You bee doing okay?

You know it brother, how bout yourself?