You can make a simple extension out of a box section of steel. Say ten feet
long for the sake of this argument. Add a ball to one and a couplink to the
other. Once you get the water, remove the trailer from the vehicle and
insert the extension. I would recommend you also include safety chain
fittings also.. just in case.

In tidal areas I have seen telescopic ends on trailers. They are a great
idea but probably a little difficulty to convert an already constructed
trailer.

DP
"Dan Borden" wrote in message
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I have a 21' fixed keel and am new to this. Launching is extremely
difficult
and have looked at different solutions including using a chain. I saw on
the
Potter site that a few of their customers have suggested using Extend a
Hitch. Has anyone used this? (I'm waiting for my request to join their
forum
to be approved to ask questions there.) I checked out the web site,
www.extendahitch.com and it looks pretty simple. Any other suggestions
anyone have? I have to put my tires in the water and sometimes I still
can't
launch, especially at shallow ramps.