I like the firm hold of the boat resting on bunks as it should 99% of the time. The ramp at Gandy Blvd. in Tampa on low tide with a bunk trailer. What a PITA. Long gradual slope very shallow. Roller trailer would have been nice for sure. Advantage roller on shallow ramps.
I used a ramp in the FL Keys near crash corner in Key Largo. I didn't think my truck could hold on the ramp it was so steep. It was cut into the land and the ramp was only about 4' deep when it got flush with the seawall where it ended. Straight down and about 25'-30' deep. I made the girls get out of the truck. Then gave the attendant at the marina a 5 spot to eyeball the axle to end of ramp ratio. Roller would have been nice there too. They make slide glide strips to mount on bunks that make the boat slide off easier but without enough water the keel would be dragging all the crossmembers coming off.
Glad your new trailer is working out for you Bgreene. Mileage while towing, good luck on that. The diesel in the GMC will haul the mail, thanks to TheFermanator, but mileage with a boat in tow is still not great.
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1996 -19' NV Flats 115 Mercury 4-stroke
1983 -20' Wellcraft Center Console 250 XS
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