Crooked on Trailer?

[adrianp89]

Every time I load the boat it is a few inches lower on the port side. I have tried loading the trailer and different depths and it doesn't help. I am thinking it is maybe because of the batteries on one side? But when I load, I am on the starboard side along with a full fresh water tank, so that should be leveled out at least. Any thoughts?

 

[HangOutdoors]

I don't understand..... It is crooked on your trailer on the bunks? on the bunks it shouldn't matter what you have loaded. Or are you saying the weight on the trailer is crooked and the trailer is leaning on the springs?

 

[Pullen724]

Im assuming you already checked the bunks on the trailer to make sure they are resting on same place of the boat on each side and ensure one of the bunks is not resting on one of the ridges of the boat? Is the boat crooked on the trailer or is the entire trailer sagging on that side possibly indicating a trailer suspension issue?

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Every time I load the boat it is a few inches lower on the port side. I have tried loading the trailer and different depths and it doesn't help. I am thinking it is maybe because of the batteries on one side? But when I load, I am on the starboard side along with a full fresh water tank, so that should be leveled out at least. Any thoughts?

Does it level out any after you pull the boat for a while?

I was having a similar issue and used to futz over it trying to get it totally even on the trailer. Now every time I pull it out of the water I do a couple of hard stops in the parking area and it gets it very close.

 

[Babin Farms]

My boat sits higher over one fender than the other when on the trailer. I've checked the boards and they are all good. I chalk it up to the bunk supports that are welded on the frame are not identical when it came to building the trailer.

 

[adrianp89]

My boat sits higher over one fender than the other when on the trailer. I've checked the boards and they are all good. I chalk it up to the bunk supports that are welded on the frame are not identical when it came to building the trailer.

This. I will get a picture shortly. The trailer is level, the boat is not. The boards seem to be visually good but I haven't taken a tape measure to them.

 

[HangOutdoors]

I would launch the boat and then level off the bunks and measure to the trailer. Also would then measure and level the fenders and axle to the trailer. Also measure bunks horizontally to sides of trailer. If it is the trailer is should be evident then.

@Babin Farms Makes a lot of sense. Only way to fix that is to probably adjust the bunks on one side down.

 

[zipper]

I looked thru a couple of pages of pictures on your "nice aft" thread. If the boat is not centered on the trailer, it will lean to one side or another depending on where it lands on the bunks and the angle of the hull as it rests. If it is off center, it will lean. I did not see any guide poles on your trailer, they will help to center the boat on the trailer. I had noticed a similar situation with my 230 and the VeVe guide poles straightened it out.

 

[BigAbe75]

If it’s wonky on the bunks, you’re in too deep. It should center itself as you pull up on the trailer.

If you’re on the bunks correctly, then your bunks may be off a bit like someone else suggested.

 

[adrianp89]

If it’s wonky on the bunks, you’re in too deep. It should center itself as you pull up on the trailer.

If you’re on the bunks correctly, then your bunks may be off a bit like someone else suggested.

This last time, I tried with the bunks a few feet out of the water. I don't think the trailer was too deep.

 

[HangOutdoors]

@adrianp89 Your boat may load different than mine, but I keep front fender 1 inch or so underwater and I get a good load every time. Of course the angles on your ramps may be different and this would affect it as well.

Once I put the guides on the trailer, loading became so much easier and it sits in the same spot every time. Pretty easy mod for such a big benefit

 

[zipper]

I know, this sounds like a his/her performance issue, lol, but it is possible that you are pulling out too fast. Pull out a little slower.

 

[adrianp89]

I know, this sounds like a his/her performance issue, lol, but it is possible that you are pulling out too fast. Pull out a little slower.

Never pull out.

 

[adrianp89]

@adrianp89 Your boat may load different than mine, but I keep front fender 1 inch or so underwater and I get a good load every time. Of course the angles on your ramps may be different and this would affect it as well.

Once I put the guides on the trailer, loading became so much easier and it sits in the same spot every time. Pretty easy mod for such a big benefit

Guides sound nice, but I assume I have to get the boat on perfect before installing the guides.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Good point!!

 

[zipper]

Guides sound nice, but I assume I have to get the boat on perfect before installing the guides.

No, not really. You can set them at an equal distance from the frame rail while the boat sits there. The stern is narrower than the 8'6"+ minimum, beam of the boat, that the guides are spaced at.

 

[Sx240]

Mine is always crooked too I thought about putting the guide posts on the trailer to help out

 

[RobbieO]

I have the same problem with my trailer. I’ve re-floated it, pulled it on by winch, etc. Same scenario. Always a few inches uneven. After I moved the winch back 3 inches, same problem. Dealer is going to check it for me in a couple of weeks. I have side pists but they play no role in aligning the nost on the bunks.

 

[Chip F.]

When I go to pick my trailer up I always walk around it and check that the bunks pivot. I found a couple times that they get locked and won’t move . Just something easy to check .

 

[RobbieO]

When I go to pick my trailer up I always walk around it and check that the bunks pivot. I found a couple times that they get locked and won’t move . Just something easy to check .

Interesting. I thought they are fixed. Will definetly check next time out.