I have a long bed Silverado truck that was okay for transporting 10 v bottom and 11' flat bottom boats. In order to start loading both types, I had to get up into the back of the truck, pull the bow up high enough and then pull the boat down flat. Getting off of the truck was risky, jumping down to the ground sliding off the side.

A buddy suggested I look into a utility trailer to transport, launch and load. I got this one from Tractor Supply:
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At first I left the steel gate folded down but the boats were unstable in transport. Removing the two bolts was easy and with the gate being removed, allows the boats to stay flat on the treated wood floor. I found it absolutely essential that 3 ratchet straps secure the boat: one at the bow to the handle on the hitch, one across the bow and one across the back of the boat secured to the trailer sides.

The nice thing is that I can leave my 2.5hp gas motor, trolling motor & battery, plus anything else that won't blow away when transporting going 55mph. Most important is how easy it is launching and loading the boat. I just dip the back end of the trailer floor into the water and easily pull the boat bpw all the way for it to be strapped first. Otherwise the combined weight of the motors and battery make the bow jump into the air. No getting into the water and needing boots!

Great for boats under 12', not so good for larger craft unless you go up in trailer size. Hey at $1000 plus registration, a heck of a lot cheaper than a boat trailer! Now if I can only learn how to back the thing without jack knifing in small parking areas.....