After pulling boat and trailor out of the water the boat is away from the chok and it is necessary to slam on the brakes to get the boat to come up to the chok. Has anyone found an easier way so there won't be so much of a hardship on my vehicle and trailor brakes.
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William Davis
Re: Trailer Chock
When you bring the boat onto the trailer, are you winching it up tight aginst the chock? You should be able to tension the winch so when you pull the boat out, it will not slip back. I don't think that slamming on the breaks is a great idea. Maybe going back into the water and resetting the boat is better. Also make sure your winch mount is tight on trailer, and your winch line is not stretching out. I like the wide strap with the hook (very strong). WD
When you bring the boat onto the trailer, are you winching it up tight aginst the chock? You should be able to tension the winch so when you pull the boat out, it will not slip back. I don't think that slamming on the breaks is a great idea. Maybe going back into the water and resetting the boat is better. Also make sure your winch mount is tight on trailer, and your winch line is not stretching out. I like the wide strap with the hook (very strong). WD
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Joe Baker
Chok
After three years with a H-26 and probably more than 60 launches, I concur with WD. I shortened the winch strap which provides more torque and less problems. I also replaced the bow roller with a harder one. I pull the boat all the way forward and UP to the final location before pulling out of the water. I have received some comments from my spouse and others about being far enough but I keep cranking until I reach the traveling position. JB
After three years with a H-26 and probably more than 60 launches, I concur with WD. I shortened the winch strap which provides more torque and less problems. I also replaced the bow roller with a harder one. I pull the boat all the way forward and UP to the final location before pulling out of the water. I have received some comments from my spouse and others about being far enough but I keep cranking until I reach the traveling position. JB
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Russell
Trailer chock
I agree with the previous two postings, but have one other suggestion. You may try bring the boat out of the water, emptying the ballast, closing the ballast and backing back into the water. If the ramp is steep, this will help you get the boat on the trailer just right. Russell s/v Summer Luvin'
I agree with the previous two postings, but have one other suggestion. You may try bring the boat out of the water, emptying the ballast, closing the ballast and backing back into the water. If the ramp is steep, this will help you get the boat on the trailer just right. Russell s/v Summer Luvin'
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Ron Mehringer
Question for Joe (and others)
Joe - You have 60 launches under your belt. I have none (yet) Can you tell me about how long it takes from arriving at the ramp to being launched and ready to sail. Thanks Ron Mehringer H26 Hydro-Therapy
Joe - You have 60 launches under your belt. I have none (yet) Can you tell me about how long it takes from arriving at the ramp to being launched and ready to sail. Thanks Ron Mehringer H26 Hydro-Therapy
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Rick Webb
Check the archives
there was a long thread on this not long ago I soap up the bunks when I launch so that the boat slides on much easier. There were many other good suggestions. I use the brake stomp solution as well don't think it is real bad for the boat, trailer or car. I'd rather do that in a controlled situation than really have to stand on the brakes without everything all set up properly.
there was a long thread on this not long ago I soap up the bunks when I launch so that the boat slides on much easier. There were many other good suggestions. I use the brake stomp solution as well don't think it is real bad for the boat, trailer or car. I'd rather do that in a controlled situation than really have to stand on the brakes without everything all set up properly.
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Dave Condon
Launching/Retrieving
There are some good responsres on this but let me add my two cents worth. When you are on a ramp, generally it is going downhill, of course unless you are standing on your head and then it will look like it is going uphill. Anyway, the boat is on a horizonial plane coming into a trailer that is going down. You could winch the bow all the way into the bow roller but when you pull, allot of times there is alot of pressure and over a period of time you could weaken the bow of the boat. I teach my folks to winch until the bow of the boat hits the roller. Pull up part way and let the water drain. Once on flat landl, then winch the boat all the way. The soap idea to grease the bunk boards is a goood suggestion. I remember one fellow who did this all the time winching so hard that the winch broke and was knocked unconscious. Safety is a factor too and I would like for everyone to have a safe fun outing. Crazy Davce
There are some good responsres on this but let me add my two cents worth. When you are on a ramp, generally it is going downhill, of course unless you are standing on your head and then it will look like it is going uphill. Anyway, the boat is on a horizonial plane coming into a trailer that is going down. You could winch the bow all the way into the bow roller but when you pull, allot of times there is alot of pressure and over a period of time you could weaken the bow of the boat. I teach my folks to winch until the bow of the boat hits the roller. Pull up part way and let the water drain. Once on flat landl, then winch the boat all the way. The soap idea to grease the bunk boards is a goood suggestion. I remember one fellow who did this all the time winching so hard that the winch broke and was knocked unconscious. Safety is a factor too and I would like for everyone to have a safe fun outing. Crazy Davce
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Al Beattie
I don't rely on the winch
I was taught years ago not to rely on the winch to hold the boat onto the trailer. What I do is winch the boat in as much as I can and then run a tie down from the bow eye to some point on the front of the trailer using several loops of nylon rope. Then I ease the winch a bit. A couple of years ago I got in a hurry on a very bad ramp and did rely on the winch. The winch slipped allowing the boat to slide back about a foot before the winch caught and held. The result was a weekend spent patching the bow where the bow eye pulled out. I usually soap the bunks and once the water is drained out of the ballast tank, I use the winch to pull the boat tight into the bow chock. Once the boat is where I want it, I run a tie down from the bow eye to the front of the trailer (the ladder steps) My boat is a 23.5. Al Beattie
I was taught years ago not to rely on the winch to hold the boat onto the trailer. What I do is winch the boat in as much as I can and then run a tie down from the bow eye to some point on the front of the trailer using several loops of nylon rope. Then I ease the winch a bit. A couple of years ago I got in a hurry on a very bad ramp and did rely on the winch. The winch slipped allowing the boat to slide back about a foot before the winch caught and held. The result was a weekend spent patching the bow where the bow eye pulled out. I usually soap the bunks and once the water is drained out of the ballast tank, I use the winch to pull the boat tight into the bow chock. Once the boat is where I want it, I run a tie down from the bow eye to the front of the trailer (the ladder steps) My boat is a 23.5. Al Beattie
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John Larsen
Easier in water
Doing most of the work with the boat boyant in the water is easiest. Once on dry land, you might as well be pulling an elephant up a hill.
Doing most of the work with the boat boyant in the water is easiest. Once on dry land, you might as well be pulling an elephant up a hill.
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Dennis Brewer
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Rick Webb
soaps soap?
I use Ivory soap, detergent does nasty things to the water critters. Soap is not too good either though not as bad as the detergent. That is why I put it on while the bunks are wet right after launching. The though is that if the soap is dry not as much will be released into the water.
I use Ivory soap, detergent does nasty things to the water critters. Soap is not too good either though not as bad as the detergent. That is why I put it on while the bunks are wet right after launching. The though is that if the soap is dry not as much will be released into the water.
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Stephen Dawes
Winch away!!
At the dock, we motor the boat onto the trailer, then winch to about 6 inches from the roller. We then pull the boat/trailer about 3/4 of the way up the ramp and drain the ballast (don't flood the parking lot!). Last step is to pull the boat out onto the flat pavement; park for de-rig; then winch 'like you have a pair' to get the bow up snug to the roller... Good Luck Stephen Dawes H260
At the dock, we motor the boat onto the trailer, then winch to about 6 inches from the roller. We then pull the boat/trailer about 3/4 of the way up the ramp and drain the ballast (don't flood the parking lot!). Last step is to pull the boat out onto the flat pavement; park for de-rig; then winch 'like you have a pair' to get the bow up snug to the roller... Good Luck Stephen Dawes H260
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Tom
Secure boat
What do you guys do to secure the boat to the trailer for traveling (long haul or short)? Tom/Ft Worth
What do you guys do to secure the boat to the trailer for traveling (long haul or short)? Tom/Ft Worth
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MIke B
chock
For anyone who might have missed this in one of the previous, thread, there really was one person who said , he simply backed the boat gently into a tree get it all the way up where he wanted , it, this is true, MIke
For anyone who might have missed this in one of the previous, thread, there really was one person who said , he simply backed the boat gently into a tree get it all the way up where he wanted , it, this is true, MIke
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