Rumblejohn
Well-known member
At most of the ramps that I use, I back the trailer in until the top of the license plate is just barely underwater,(this keeps the lights and hubs above water), hold painter (15'), release winch straps and boat slides into water, guide boat to dock, secure, park truck and trailer. To load, trailer backed in to same depth, pull boat onto bunks with painter, hook up winch strap and crank in the last 3' to the stop. This is with a 1652 riveted Lowes with a 30hp 4stroke Merc. The secret is a light dusting of silicone spray on the bunk carpet. I am not sure this would work well on an extremely steep, or extremely shallow ramp, but it works great on the average St. Johns River ramps. You will be able to work out a system that works best for you, just use common sense.
Now go fishing!
Now go fishing!