Problems getting 2005 SANTE back on the trailer

[NtsDad]

Hi Everyone,

I have a 2005 SANTE with a 2005 Trail Rite Dual Axle trailer. This is my second summer owning the boat and I have noticed consistent problems in getting the bow of the boat above the bow roller. It doesn't seem to matter if the ramp is deep or it is shallow, the problem is consistent. On shallow ramps, if I put everyone on the swim platform, then that is usually enough. If the ramp is deep, I have to back the trailer further in the water and I have actually had the guides below the boat which is really bad.

I had one person suggest loosening the bunk bolts (with the boat off the trailer of course) and then putting a small half-inch shim underneath the first/front bunk support. Looking to all of my planet nautique friends for ideas. Thanks.

Tom

[s_kelley2000]

I am not familiar with Trail Rite Trailers but it seems to me that the bunks should extend further towards the bow to lift the boat as it rides up the trailer and prevent this problem. Are other 211 trailers set up like this? Your friend's shim idea may work. It's a different hull but I know most 210s either have wishbone bunks that run all the way forward or a separate set of bunks in the middle by the bow. In general I think having the trailer shallow is always better than too deep. I usually aim to have the top of the fenders about 2" above the water line for my single axle Ramlin wishbone trailer and it works great.

[jasper]

I had the same problem. Solution in my case was to not back the trailer in so far. It was difficult to run the boat up at times and had to winch (i.e. no more pure power loads), but no more "bow under the bow roller." This worked for me because the bunks not being so far in the water would force the boat to set on the trailer more in its "natural" position. In my case (a 196 on a tandem axle trailer), the top of the fender closest to the tow vehicle was several inches above the water. Your mileage may vary depending on your tow rig, trailer, ramp, etc. The steeper the ramp the more important it was to keep more of the front of the trailer out of the water. I ended up spraying the front bunks with silicone to allow the boat to slide up easier. Careful with that if you do it, you don't want the boat to slide OFF the trailer, so keep it up front only where initial contact is made.

[ddipert]

I agree with the above posts; your putting your trailer to deep.
Back the trailer in so the both bunks get wet (or splash water on the bunks but requires you getting wet) then pull forward until the tops of the fenders are about level with the water. This would be my starting point you might need to be slightly deeper or more shallower depending on how the trailer is setup.

[rcazwillis]

I solved this issue by using a drop hitch on the truck. Changed the angle the trailer was sitting in relation to the truck. This lowered the roller so the boat would go over it. Also helped prevent some dragging of trailers prop guard.

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[NtsDad]

Thank you for the replies. I will experiment with the suggestions and report back.