Putting an R27 on the float on trailer

[CaptainT]

Has anyone else had a problem getting an R27 to stay all the way forward on the trailer?
While the boat is still in the water I crank the boat all the way up to the roller, but when I pull the trailer off the boat ramp the boat settles back away from the roller about a foot. It happens every time.
Any suggestions?

 

[BB marine]

Happens all the time especially on steep ramps. I have marks on my trailer where the winch stand is mounted. Before loading the boat on the trailer I move the winch stand to the forward mark which is about 3 inch forward. I tighten the u-bolts just snug. I load the boat on the trailer winch up to the roller. pull the boat out and the boat is about 3" back. I then slide the winch stand back to its normal location and the boat is tight against the stand. Last summer I loaded it and didn't do this and tried to do the Brake and slide method. It didn't work. Moving the stand is my go to method.

 

[Brian B]

This has been discussed many times on this site. It has to do with the angle of the boat ramp. The "RT slide" was invented,
before you strap it down tight get the rig moving and slam on the brakes, hopefully the boat slides forward. Another option is to move the winch post up a foot before you haul it, after pulling the boat move it back to the hull. I use this option on my R25SC. My home ramp has a very low angle and the boat stays tight to the post after hauling.

 

[Kimberly Dawn]

Having a second person winch your boat snug really helps while you power onto the trailer. Not all ramps allow this procedure, and it's not without concerns.

Using above process, strapping too tight to the bow roller, you tend to torque the winch stand when the stern lowers to the bunks pulling out of water.

My final solution: spray bunks with "Mary-Kate Liquid Rollers", winch boat firm to roller, pull out of water and tie down, but add bow strap thru vee in winch stand to port/stbd cleats as tight as I can get it. Keel usually less then an inch away from roller. Do the RT slide on local downhill road and tighten bow strap. Voila!

 

[CaspersCruiser]

Has anyone else had a problem getting an R27 to stay all the way forward on the trailer?

This problem is faced by everyone. The only solution I’ve found is to crank up to the bow stop and then roll it up slightly farther. When the trailer is pulled from the water, the boat will settle back a little into just the right spot.

I’ve also used the “Ranger Bump” by accelerating and then stopping abruptly to slide the boat forward the remaining couple inches to the bow stop. I don’t like doing that but it is sometimes the only way. Be careful though— the bow stop arms can be bent using the Ranger Bump.

I spray the trailer bunks with silicone lubricant and that helps with the winching. If you lubricate the bunks, be sure to use the bow safety chain when pulling out the boat because what makes it easy to slide on will also make it easy to slide off.

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

I’ve initiated the same process as Brian. I have the added problem on our R29S with an optional Rocna anchor of having to let it out and place on the bow, in order to be able to have bow clear the wench. I carry the tools in the bed of the truck so they’re always available.

Jim F

 

[CaptainT]

Thanks for the replies. It gives me several options to try next year.

 

[Crewdog]

Found by trial and error;

winch up to bow stop, pull up on ramp a few feet, back down into water enough to float the stern,

winch up some more, pull out.

pull out and only an inch remains to do the bump n slide.

make sure to use MaryKate Liquid Rollers spray on bunk carpets before retrieval.