Boat loading crooked on roller trailer help?

[Tim Ellis]

I have a 2006 ez loader 2800# roller boat trailer and when i load my boat it tends to load slightly to one side. I am contemplating getting the trailer guide ons but not sure. Any suggestions on possible adjustments to the trailer rollers? It is not too bad but it happens when i power load or crank it up. If anyone has had a similiar issue and found a solution please advise.

[Tim Ellis]

Mine is a 2006 2800# ez loader! Same exact problem!

[burl]

Shore landers are the same way.The side guides will not help much to get it on straight,just adds to peeling off the paint and scratching.If the ramp isnt to level it does not seem to mater what you do.The bunk trailers are very nice but you will have trouble on ramps with out deep enough water.If some one has an idea that realy works i would like to see it.Burl.

[deerdragger]

I'd like to echo the comment about how bunk trailers can make it darn near impossible to launch at shallow water accesses. I upgraded into a used 1650 Explorer last fall, the boat package had a beautiful color-matched custom Eagle bunk trailer. Prior to closing the deal the dealer was kind enough to let me take 'er for an overnight to check it out. I had concerns about loading/unloading with the bunks.

Sure enough - one of my favorite lakes required me to back in so far that I was in knee-deep water before I could muscle the boat off.

After a little negotiation, I ended up with a Yacht Club roller trailer. Very, very happy with the decision.

That Eagle sure was a purdy looking boat-hauler though.

[Sandmannd]

Cool, here I thought it was just cause I was green getting my first boat last year. I always sit to the side of the wheel and after reading this I think that has a lot to do with it. I'll have to try to lean to the middle and see how that works. I have heard that not having the trailer very far in the water is the key as well.

[Rlinn]

When I have the boat on crooked, I just back it in the water with the tie down straps removed and only the bow eye attached to the trailer.I go deep enough until it floats. I watch for it to straighten up and then pull it out. It may take a time or two to get it where you want but it works well for me.