Get~Aweigh Trailer Mis-Hap

cemiii · Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:50 pm Post subject:

No, galvanized. If I'd moved the stupid ladder you could haveeen both. Sorry.

SouthLake · Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 2:34 pm Post subject:

Has anyone in this group used a "Boat Buddy" on their trailer to hook up their boat? And if so, were you pleased with it? BassPro and Cabella sell them. Bass Pro's site has reviews by customers who love them and some who hate them.

thataway · Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 6:31 pm Post subject:

The problem I see, is one which causes many complaints. That is when you drive the boat on the trailer, the stern is still floating to some degree, (especially with a boat as heavy as the C Dory--and different ramp inclines will change the attitude of the boat on the trailer as it hits the stop/latch pin. Thus, when the truck pulls the boat out of the water, there is a large load on the Boat Buddy--and it may be difficult or impossible to get the pin out at the next launch/ or bending of the Boat Buddy.

I suspect it would be a good idea for a smaller and lighter boat, when you really can "drive the boat" up on the trailer fully. On all of the larger boats I have owned, the position of the bow eye is considerably different when the boat comes out of the water than when it contacts the front roller/winch post.

SouthLake · Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 6:33 am Post subject:

Thanks Bob... That makes sense. I think I'll stay with the strap and winch.