I have a 2x8 with carpet down the middle all the way to the back cross member, love it but in cold weather it will get icy don't ask how I know.
I have a 2x8 with carpet down the middle all the way to the back cross member, love it but in cold weather it will get icy don't ask how I know.
The love for fishing is one of the best gifts you can pass alongTheGrandPoohBah LIKED above post
Hey, the bolt on step for the front of the trailer is priceless. Adjust to anywhere you like, and a grippy rubber mat on it that don't slip.
One day I will move up to the ladder step thingy for the front of the trailer. As age marches on, resistance is futile.
Till then, I wear some grippy soled shoes when out on the boat, I hear what He is saying about "Walking the rail".
What you DON'T want is what I call "Doing the Dick Van Dyke"!
(:O
wannabe fisherman LIKED above post
I will have the steps on my next setup
The love for fishing is one of the best gifts you can pass along
The 2x8 is more what I'm looking for. When I nose into bunks, I'm still several feet from winch. The 24 inch platform mentioned isn't anywhere close to long enough.
Just and idea - would a lower dropped hitch help your situation?
If your trailer rear end is way down in the water at the launch, a lower hitch would raise the rear some, and drop the front some.
Just an idea...
I got steps on the front of my trailer,,,I gave up trying to climb up on the sides and falling,,,,it hurts to land on the concrete when your over 60 and round 300 lbs,,,lol,,,,if I have to work on the side of boat for any reason, I use my little giant ladder my wife bought me for Christmas last year,,,,,I love that thing
Ranger boats
Perotti pro holders
Avery outdoors superstore
Oh well. Around here, the ramp angles vary greatly. Where I mostly launch, it drops off quickly, and if you don't have poles on the end of the trailer, the back of the boat moves around a good bit before you can pull out. I installed uprights on my trailer just for that. Another ramp I go to I have to back down till the truck tires are at the water to be able to launch. Many folks power launch there and blow out craters at the end of the ramp where pontoon trailers often back off into the holes. Ugh...