Unloading off trailer, why do I have to back so far in?

[benny429]

One thing I have found to be helpful is trimming the motor up. Tends to lift the tubes as it pulls off the bunks. I have had a few occassions on shallow ramps where the boat wouldn't budge with the motor trimmed down but slid right off after I trimmed up.

I had a little trouble last time. This afternoon, I trimmed up and it was a lot easier.

[walter]

Thanks all for the replies, I'm thinking it is normal and just partly due to somewhat shallow ramps we use, some have been worse than others. I'll have to remember to try the trimming up tr ick too.

[dmcgiffin]

As a new owner of a pontoon I noticed I have to back in MUCH further than I did with my previous V boat - my oldest son backed me in while I was on the toon, when I thought he was far enough ....just when the trailer tires were under water I had him stop. That didn't work...I was surprised how far he had to come back before I could power off the trailer. Glad this question came up......no other toons around here to watch what they do.

[curtiscapk]

no other toons!!! Where you at and where are the pics!!!