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never worked on the idea yet but i thought of Velcro a laser on the front of the bow ; then putting a suitable target on the winch post . target may have to be somewhat large and offer some shade or just load up when the sun goes down.if
perfected it will offer one to load any boat on the trailer without getting from all who never owned a boat  dont get me wrong its done everyday without trouble but its just a thought when you get to a neglected ramp
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03-12-2011, 04:55 PM
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I agree with spare about the bunks needing fit to the animal being carried but I'm a proponent of a combination of rollers and bunks being I might use different ramps with different slopes depending on where I put in at.
Spray Silicone the bunks, it makes a big difference. willy, I know you gettin old and stuff but it ain't easy for a 50 year old either to winch up a boat this size, even if it's got a two speed on it. You really also need a ... (well, to be politically correct) companion to do the winch portion. Even if you have to use him to cut bait and and omit his gas portion.
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03-12-2011, 04:57 PM
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Willy, sounds like you need an electric winch for your trailer. We got these new winches for our yard trailer at work. They are made by Superwinch. It has a 5000lb capacity on a single line pull. But the good thing is that it has a remote with I think 30' of cable. You could be at the helm of your boat and still work the winch. or be in the drivers seat of your car. Or wherever.
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03-12-2011, 05:20 PM
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I have an electric winch Pete, the issue is getting down to hook up etc.
if you have ever seen these HS Vectors they have a giant bow area, very high, with a bow rail all around. And with the flair on them too you literally have to climb over then reach your legs in to make contact with the frame. Some way of putting the bow into a auto latch might work but then you still have to climb over. Just debating thats all. Obviously with two guys the issue is moot, it's when I want to run out for a day myself. That just happens more often now as my sons are not around anymore, one is living in NYC and the other is going off to school at UMD in August.
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03-12-2011, 06:48 PM
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just buy a smaller boat, like a V
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03-12-2011, 08:43 PM
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how about adding another bow eye? maybe higher up so you can reach it.
sounds like you just need to get a slip and keep it in the water.
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03-13-2011, 08:58 AM
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You may be right Pete, That sounds like the best way for me, just like the idea of trailering so I can hit different waters with her
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03-13-2011, 12:09 PM
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you might want to consider powering up on to the trailer just enough to reach a ladder affixed to the winch post. saw a trailer with that set up and wondered how effective it was. maybe even design it to be remove after use.
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