Retrieving advice - can't get boat to center

[gdeangel]

Re: Retrieving advice - can't get boat to center

Success! I used the silicone spray, and backed up just barely enough to make contact with the keel rollers, which helped a lot. The guide-on's are 2x4's attached with 1/4 inch steel that is not going to bend. I tried to pull them in closer with a ratchet strap and the boards ripped out, so short of a metal brake it's not going anywhere. I would cut them off, but I guess they still catch the boat when backed in deep for launching and keep the boat from floating sideways.

The last think I did was replace the inner carpeted plywood that lines the wheel covers with 1/4" ABS plastic sheeting that I got on eBay. Then I lowered the bunks another inch, so now the boat sits wedged snugly between the wheel covers by about an inch. I'm a little worried that rubbing from the black plastic on fiberglass will mar the hull finish, but I figure the plastic will take the brunt of it, and it should no more damage than rubbing on a PVC guide-on pipe.

If I get a chance I'll post a picture next time I have it loaded up.

 

[Thalasso]

Re: Retrieving advice - can't get boat to center

If your trailer doesn't have bunks at the front (bow) i would suggest just putting some there. When you retrive your boat they will be pretty much out of the water and will guide the boat on straight.

 

[64osby]

Re: Retrieving advice - can't get boat to center

I'm still not sure about how to keep the wheel cover metal from scratching the hull though if I do end up off center. ​

I added these on my last boat to prevent hitting the wheel wells and it helped center the boat.