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When I bring the boat (224 funship) on the trailer (I have only done this twice) the trailer support rests on the right chine of the boat (I think that it what you call it). I had the bring the boat back in the water and pull it over a few inches. Is it ok for the boat to rest on the chine? Are others having this issue?
Thanks

Is there any way you could post a picture or two of this?

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

I will get some photos. The area of concern is located at the back of the boat with the right center hull support has been resting on the hull chine or the bottom ridge of the hull. I am concerned if I pull the boat out with out noticing this, will it damage the boat?
Thanks

I had this happen once at a "bad" ramp. The trailer was sitting off level on the ramp and because of water conditions we had to back in deeper than normal so when we pulled out the high side grabbed the chine. Make sure your trailer is fairly level side to side and you should only have to just barely cover the fenders with water to get the boat on. Do you have the side guides? They help center the boat so you can just power up the trailer if you don't want to back it in as far. Practice!!!! will help. My wife and I can have our boat in the water in less than three minutes and about the same to get it out. I back partially down the ramp and while the young lady and my wife are getting her life jacket on and into the boat i disconnect the wiring harness and take off the winch strap. I then back down a little further and stop and wait for her thumbs up that the boat is started and then I back down further until she's free. I park the truck and then walk to the dock where she is waiting for me and we are off! We just reverse the process when we get back. By the way, I have already taken the covers and straps off the boat at home since the ramp is only three miles away. So maybe add another two minutes if you had to do that at the ramp. I think you just need to practice a few more times and you will find the best way to accomplish this efficiently. By the way if you have guests, have them stay on the dock, they will just get in the way of your routine and somebody is going to get hurt maybe even your boat!

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Marc, Kathlin & Nathalie


'89 Chaparral Laser 32

'93 Vista 245, 5.8L w/ King Cobra

Former Boats
'01 H260, 7.4 VP Duoprop
'98 H200, 5.0 GL w/VP SX drive

I've experienced similar difficulty with my 180, although not to the point that the chine was resting on the bunk. Try retrieving with the trailer up the ramp a bit, which will force the boat to centre properly. It there's too much resistance, just back it down a bit once its started properly on the trailer.

It seems to be a fine line between too deep and too shallow, and the line constantly changes based on the ramp and how weight is distributed in the boat.

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2007 180 Horizon

My last boat used to do this more often than not. It's not a good idea to leave it. This puts a great deal of stress on the chine, and could cause the glass to crack from the bouncy-bouncy forces of the raod. My fix was to move the bunks a little bit (less than 1/2" ea) to get some more play-room. The two factors already mentioned.... trailer depth and ramp condition, you just need to be familiar with. A few other things to consider are the wind and current, as well as the load distribution. I actually had to get out of the boat, and adjust from the fender a few times to get it to center OK in the past. My best result was accomplished after moving the bunks, nose straight into the wind, standing dead center of the boat with any passengers in the back, and power up/trim up onto the trailer. The tail-gate on my Bronco was reflective, so I could kinda see if I was lined up to the winch. Just be patient, and check just as you pull out of the water. Other boaters have been there, they'll understand if you have to re-float for a sec or two.

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Walt B
"Debt-Charged"
Black '07 H210SS
6.2L Bravo One turning a 21P HIFive
Wakeboard Tower with Perfect Pass Stargazer version
Missouri River; Kansas City, Mo.

That's what I usually do, I'll pull up a bit and check the position and make sure it's fitting right before pulling all the way out. Takes all of a few seconds to do. We can usually tell if we're off by the distance to the guides.

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-Rob.


Current boat: 2011 Yamaha AR210
Previous boat: 1998 Horizon RX 4.3GL SX