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Shep

Posted 5/14/2013 8:17 AM (#641272 - in reply to #641267)
Subject: RE: Loading Issues with Bow Double Rollers

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1. Next time you launch the boat, spray the bunks down real good with silicone. It'll dry while you're out catching that 50. Silicone makes them slippery, and easier to load the boat. Be careful unloading though. Don't disconnect until the boat is in the water.
2. Having a similar boat/trailer, I always backed the trailer in until the tops of the fenders were just at the water level. Seemed to be optimum.
3. When loading, guide the boat onto the trailer, and give it just enough throttle to put it up to the bow rollers, and go to the bow to connect the winch strap, and winch it up tight. Throttle down, put in neutral, turn it off, and tilt the motor.
4. Pull away from the launch, and prep for trip home.