"Arcadefreaque" wrote in message
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What size of boat are we talking about? I went out over the weekend
to watch people loading/unloading boats and there were midsized cars
trailering the smaller boats. I plan on using the mini-van or my
daugters bonneville to launch our 16' boat (heck, I think a decent
lawn tractor could probably tow/launch my boat)

Chris wrote:
We can talk about any sizes, specifically the 16' and under I'm
interested in.... My truck is 2 wheel drive standard with a light
back end... my boat launch areas include:
1. beach with grassy incline to follow
2. an older gravel boat launch that could have a tiny bit of muck
just near the water.

My biggest thoughts are around the rear wheels spinning coming out of
the water with the boat on... then getting stuck...

For those using cars, I suspect a good front wheel drive would
clearly help out as you're in the dry with lots of weight on the
front... As well those launching on concrete boat launches should
have an easier time too...

You need weight over your drive (rear) axle to get traction.
Put something heavy in the bed of your pickup truck. A
slide-in truck camper works well!

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frosty