Re: Raise the trailer winch, avoid the Bump
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 11:13 am
I think a downward pressure on the bow of the boat caused by the winch strap is a good idea:
I can imagine that the shape of the bow might cause the boat to want to lift while its being trailered at highway speeds. I don't think that would be good at all.
The Mac "Bump" is easy to accomplish, just learn how to do it.
If you really can't do it, here's a method to avoid it:
Winch the boat up tight against the trailer. Make sure the ballast gate is open.
Drive the trailer up the ramp a couple of feet. Wait a minute.
Winch the boat tight again. Etc.
I don't think it a good idea to leave a large gap between the Vee block and the boat because this allows the boat to jump around on the trailer on rough stretches of the freeway.
Power loading is a No No in my book
I can imagine that the shape of the bow might cause the boat to want to lift while its being trailered at highway speeds. I don't think that would be good at all.
The Mac "Bump" is easy to accomplish, just learn how to do it.
If you really can't do it, here's a method to avoid it:
Winch the boat up tight against the trailer. Make sure the ballast gate is open.
Drive the trailer up the ramp a couple of feet. Wait a minute.
Winch the boat tight again. Etc.
I don't think it a good idea to leave a large gap between the Vee block and the boat because this allows the boat to jump around on the trailer on rough stretches of the freeway.
Power loading is a No No in my book