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Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 4:39 pm
by russc3
I have my prop trimmed all the way up, but I barely have 4 inches clearance!? Clearly the boat rides low on the trailer, but I’m so scared I’m gonna scrape it when trailering. Anyone have an affordable solution? Anyone in a similar boat (see what I did there?)! Thanks in advance!
Re: Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 4:41 pm
by russc3
Sorry—just realized this should have been posted under TOWING.
Re: Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 4:51 pm
by AsLan7
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When trimmed all the way up how much clearance is there between the top of the outdrive and the swim platform?
Re: Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 5:25 pm
by ajcampen
If you don’t have torsion axels you could get a drop hitch and lower the tounge
Re: Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 5:27 pm
by bruceb58
Looks like your tires have VERY little clearance between them and the fenders. Makes me think the torsion axles are not set up correctly assumign you have torsion axles.
Also, It is very possible a shim block was installed on your rams to keep it from hitting your swim step. Yours mayjust not go up as high as someone without that type swim step.
When I get to my boat, or someone else can, measure the fully extended length of the RAM.
Re: Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:14 pm
by AsLan7
Sorry I missed your second picture. After seeing it, your trailer set up is too low.
Re: Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:14 am
by Whippled263
That's scary! Looks like the trailer bunks are set too low
Re: Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:04 am
by rabiddawg
Looks to me like the rams are limited some how to protect the swim deck.
Re: Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:21 pm
by mdadgar
I don't think it's the bunks. Look at how much clearance there is between the hull and the fender tops.
Re: Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:58 pm
by ajcampen
mdadgar wrote: Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:21 pm
I don't think it's the bunks. Look at how much clearance there is between the hull and the fender tops.
Take a look at the car hitch to trailer. Too high
Re: Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 2:29 pm
by Big Block Power
I say should have gotten the 240 vp! That thing must have a BB in it
Re: Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:41 pm
by dustinm
Maybe SkyJacker makes a lift kit for your trailer?
Re: Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:46 pm
by russc3
Thank you all! Working on getting a lower drop hitch and see how that works for me. In other news, today I trailered it for the first time this season, and the winch strap broke! The marina just replaced it!? Must have bought one that’s not built for a boat my size. So frustrating.
Yay! Boat life!
Re: Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:58 pm
by AsLan7
russc3 wrote: Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:46 pm
Thank you all! Working on getting a lower drop hitch and see how that works for me. In other news, today I trailered it for the first time this season, and the winch strap broke! The marina just replaced it!? Must have bought one that’s not built for a boat my size. So frustrating.
Yay! Boat life!
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Be careful about dropping the front lower. Your front trailer cross members will scrape steeper boat ramps during the initial approach.
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Re: Prop riding low on trailer
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 11:40 am
by mdadgar
russc3 wrote: Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:46 pm
today I trailered it for the first time this season, and the winch strap broke! The marina just replaced it!? Must have bought one that’s not built for a boat my size. So frustrating.
Yay! Boat life!
Winch straps are wear items - they take a beating in the sun. I keep a spare in the trailer box.
BOAT - Bust Out Another Thousand.
- Mark
