Boat trailer launching issues with new Sport 200

[14adrnln]

Has anyone got a good trailer modification suggestion or photos for our issue of our new Sport 200 getting caught on the Boatmate trailer when trying to launch. We have a very steep ramp (approx 35 degrees) and the front set of carpet runners on the trailer catch on the front V chines of the hull and kind of hook it on. The trailer is on a winch system instead of a tow vehicle and if I lower it in any further than in this picture, the poles dissapear (which have been extended to 2.5m long) and so does the trailer. I have been thinking about cutting the front runners off and installing a set of rollers at the front quarter of the trailer.

[DanielC]

Is it possible to modify the winch system so the trailer is more level?

[johnboyy7]

man that is steep. i know when im on a steep ramp i just have to back in further so the nose doesnt catch. unless you can make the ramp not as steep i dont really see what you can do. rollers may help but if you could lower the support in the front of the trailor that holds it, that would help but that would make your boat not sit level in your garage.

[skiinxs]

The bunks need to extend far enough forward that they can't catch on the chines. That is the solution most of the trailer builders have created for the 200. Ramlin and Heritage and several others I have seen build them this way.
Dave

[14adrnln]

Unfortunately we can't make the ramp any less steep than it is. At that point in the picture the trailer wheels are sitting right on the edge of where the ramp drops off vertically to 15m deep. I'll try and take a couple of pics on the weekend to better explain the V hull chine and the V point of the bunkers at the front of the trailer where it seems to be catching. I will check out those other Ramlin and Heritage trailers in the mean time.

[johnboyy7]

Maybe I'm not sure what chine is.

[Quinner]

That is a really steep angle. If this is the only place the trailer is used have you considered raising the trailer from the axle(s), like doing a lift kit on your trailer? If a leaf spring setup you may be able to move the axle to below the springs which should give you several inches of lift, blocks and larger U bolts could add more as necessary. Just thinking if the tongue was low and back side was high it should compensate or lessen the really steep angle you are dealing with.

[Sac Surfer]

What Bimini is that on the Sport 200? That is the steepest boat launch I have ever seen.

[14adrnln]

What Bimini is that on the Sport 200?

It's just the new 2012 base model bimini. We opted to not go for the one with the storage racks on top as we ski from our dock and don't need to carry unnecessary gear.
Here are some more pics of the issue.


You can see how the front set of carpet Bunkers sit in the recess of the hull. Today I actually left the trailer a bit further out of the water (approx 2/3 in) and the boat slid off and just cleared the hull at the front there.

[firefighter]

By looking at the picture the easiest thing to do is to relocate the bunks that form the "V" and widen them out. at the narrowest point so it does not catch the chines. The "V" in the bunks should really be further up towards the bow. I do not know how the boat will sit on the trailer after that. I have only had Ram-Lin trailers since the 200 came out. I would talk to your dealer and relocation of the bunks.

[bsb4fsu]

I think "firefighter" has the right idea. Relocating the bunks may effect how the boat sits at the rear of the trailer. You can have longer bunks cut and carpeted so they are in the same current position at the back of the trailer but extend further forward. It looks like they would only need to be 6"-8" longer, just an inch or two past the "chine".

[Nautiques_NZ]

We have had similar issues here in New Zealand, We have ramps of so many different angles it is hard to find somethhing that works for everyone. This is the best we have come up with, Works fine and makes the boat alot easier to launch on any ramp angle, Generally do not need to have the trailer so deep either.

[thager10]

Easiest fix I think I see would be to pull back the carpet and taper/round the top corners of the bunk boards that catch the chines. In other words, get rid of the top front 90 degree bunk corners. /

[DealsGapCobra]

Easiest fix I think I see would be to pull back the carpet and taper/round the top corners of the bunk boards that catch the chines. In other words, get rid of the top front 90 degree bunk corners. /

I was thinking along the same lines. Maybe extend the bunks forward and taper them so they don't catch the chine.

[BroncoSki]

looks gorgeous. Nice purchase from across the world.