problems with 206 on a Prestige trailer

[lcap]

I am going to leave this one alone, because of my trailer issues in the past, I almost purchased an X-2 over the SANTE. My dealers solemn promise to work with the trailer setup and the trailer manufacture saved the deal.

[skinautique]

I am not sure I am catching everything here. Is it Ram-Lin or DHM that you have had issues with?

[lcap]

Had both--both sucked

[skinautique]

what were your issues with ram-lin?

[skiinxs]

I have to agree with the other posters. If you are coming in under the bow roller the trailer is undoubtedly in too deep. This will happen on any boat/trailer combo, not just inboards. When you load the boat, the trailer should not be in far enought to allow the back of the boat to be floating when all of the way on. Since you mentioned that one of your fixes was to put some big guys in the back of the boat, you are telling me that the trailer is in too deep and you must add weight to get the back of the boat on the trailer (not floating). On a normal ramp angle you should have around 6 to 8 inches of the trailer fenders out of the water. As ramps get steeper, you will need more of the fenders out of the water. I am not sure which ramp you use on Springfield Lake, but on extremely steep ramps, like those at PITS and DuQuoin, the entire fenders will need to be out of the water to load properly. I have had the 2003 Prestige and the 2002 wishbone Prestige (under 196's) and both loaded flawlessly with the trailer at the correct depth. (even at DuQuoin) The only way the bow can come in under the roller (I had boat buddy's on both of mine) is with the trailer too deep. Make sure that you get the carpets wet, especially on really steep ramps, either by backing in deep and then pulling out to the correct depth or splashing water on them by hand. I had the choice each year between the Prestige and Ramlin, but chose the Prestige to avoid the hassles of the "bunk" bow stops. I have also ordered a Prestige for my '04. By the way, loading with the trailer in too deep could also cause other problems, such as loading on top of a fender. As another poster mentioned, the trailer should also be level side-to-side. On unlevel ramps you can accomplish this by jacknifing the trailer at just the right spot to attain the correct depth and level.
Dave

[gatorgates]

Thanks to all for the suggestions. The replies did raise a question: if Prestige offers to swap the roller post for a vee post, should I take them up on it? Some of you indictate that the vee post has its own problems for late model sn. As soon as the ice goes out of the pond, I will try pulling the boat out with the trailer even further out of the water. I have been loading inboards for 28 years, starting with my 1967 CC Mustang, but I am willing to learn new techniques.

[Edwin]

Have to agree w/ the consensus here gator - sounds like the trailer is too deep.

[skinautique]

Hey GatorGates,
I saw you asked Byron on the Prestige forum about it. Just curious what ever came of it?
Thanks!

[gatorgates]

Nothing yet with Prestige Factory. They want me to haul the boat and trailer down to the factory so they can see it in action. I haven't had the time to do that yet, nor decent enough weather to work on a different technique pulling the boat out of the water. I will post a resolution if and when I get one.