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Hi All,

I had a new issue pop up this year when I took the boat out for the
first time. Actually, its when I went to load it back on the trailer.

For some reason, it won't winch up level. No matter how many times or
how carefully I reposition her and try again, it always loads up listing
to starboard, which of course pulls everything of center and doesn't sit
right on the rollers at the front of the trailer.

The rear rollers all fit tight against the hull when its listing. But
if me and a buddy straighten out the boat and reseat it level (I lift up
on one side, he pushes from the other), all the rollers STILL fit tight.

At first I thought I could just raise the starboard side rollers to keep
that side raised, but after thinking about it, it would push everything
off center towards port, OR would raise the entire boat so the front
rollers no longer touch.

So, knowing that I over think things, I figure somebody here must have
gone through re configuring a roller trailer and could give me some
pointers on what rollers I should be concentrating on.

Thanks!

Sorry I'm Off Topic... I Have A Boat Question!
 

On 6/15/2017 1:28 PM, Ryan P. wrote:
Hi All,

I had a new issue pop up this year when I took the boat out for the
first time. Actually, its when I went to load it back on the trailer.

For some reason, it won't winch up level. No matter how many times or
how carefully I reposition her and try again, it always loads up listing
to starboard, which of course pulls everything of center and doesn't sit
right on the rollers at the front of the trailer.

The rear rollers all fit tight against the hull when its listing. But
if me and a buddy straighten out the boat and reseat it level (I lift up
on one side, he pushes from the other), all the rollers STILL fit tight.

At first I thought I could just raise the starboard side rollers to keep
that side raised, but after thinking about it, it would push everything
off center towards port, OR would raise the entire boat so the front
rollers no longer touch.

So, knowing that I over think things, I figure somebody here must have
gone through re configuring a roller trailer and could give me some
pointers on what rollers I should be concentrating on.

Thanks!


Can't be of much help but one thing popped into my mind as I ttied to
mentally imagine your problem. I'd check and make sure both of the
roller assemblies (the rail they are mounted on) and the rollers
themselves are straight, meaning one of them is not cocked slightly and
is "steering" the hull in one direction.



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On Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:43:43 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 6/15/2017 1:28 PM, Ryan P. wrote:
Hi All,

I had a new issue pop up this year when I took the boat out for the
first time. Actually, its when I went to load it back on the trailer.

For some reason, it won't winch up level. No matter how many times or
how carefully I reposition her and try again, it always loads up listing
to starboard, which of course pulls everything of center and doesn't sit
right on the rollers at the front of the trailer.

The rear rollers all fit tight against the hull when its listing. But
if me and a buddy straighten out the boat and reseat it level (I lift up
on one side, he pushes from the other), all the rollers STILL fit tight.

At first I thought I could just raise the starboard side rollers to keep
that side raised, but after thinking about it, it would push everything
off center towards port, OR would raise the entire boat so the front
rollers no longer touch.

So, knowing that I over think things, I figure somebody here must have
gone through re configuring a roller trailer and could give me some
pointers on what rollers I should be concentrating on.

Thanks!


Can't be of much help but one thing popped into my mind as I ttied to
mentally imagine your problem. I'd check and make sure both of the
roller assemblies (the rail they are mounted on) and the rollers
themselves are straight, meaning one of them is not cocked slightly and
is "steering" the hull in one direction.



That is my thinking too. Also be sure they are all rolling free and
that they are not "flat" on one side

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12:28 PMRyan P.
Hi All,

I had a new issue pop up this year when I took the boat out for the
first time. Actually, its when I went to load it back on the trailer.

For some reason, it won't winch up level. No matter how many times or
how carefully I reposition her and try again, it always loads up listing
to starboard, which of course pulls everything of center and doesn't sit
right on the rollers at the front of the trailer.

The rear rollers all fit tight against the hull when its listing. But
if me and a buddy straighten out the boat and reseat it level (I lift up
on one side, he pushes from the other), all the rollers STILL fit tight.

At first I thought I could just raise the starboard side rollers to keep
that side raised, but after thinking about it, it would push everything
off center towards port, OR would raise the entire boat so the front
rollers no longer touch.

So, knowing that I over think things, I figure somebody here must have
gone through re configuring a roller trailer and could give me some
pointers on what rollers I should be concentrating on.

Thanks!
.....

It's a long shot but are you sure your winch post isn't sprung one side and pulling your boat up but not center.
Also if you're trying to drive the boat up, you're body weight can throw it off. Just wild guesses

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On 6/15/2017 1:27 PM, Tim wrote:
12:28 PMRyan P.
Hi All,

I had a new issue pop up this year when I took the boat out for the
first time. Actually, its when I went to load it back on the trailer.

For some reason, it won't winch up level. No matter how many times or
how carefully I reposition her and try again, it always loads up listing
to starboard, which of course pulls everything of center and doesn't sit
right on the rollers at the front of the trailer.

The rear rollers all fit tight against the hull when its listing. But
if me and a buddy straighten out the boat and reseat it level (I lift up
on one side, he pushes from the other), all the rollers STILL fit tight.

At first I thought I could just raise the starboard side rollers to keep
that side raised, but after thinking about it, it would push everything
off center towards port, OR would raise the entire boat so the front
rollers no longer touch.

So, knowing that I over think things, I figure somebody here must have
gone through re configuring a roller trailer and could give me some
pointers on what rollers I should be concentrating on.

Thanks!
....

It's a long shot but are you sure your winch post isn't sprung one side and pulling your boat up but not center.
Also if you're trying to drive the boat up, you're body weight can throw it off. Just wild guesses


Its possible that the post isn't dead center... I will check that
this weekend.

I don't drive onto the trailer, but I friend of mine did last year, so
I guess its possible that a roller assembly wasn't as tight as it should
have been and moved a bit...

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On 6/15/2017 3:47 PM, justan wrote:
"Ryan P." Wrote in message:
Hi All,

I had a new issue pop up this year when I took the boat out for the
first time. Actually, its when I went to load it back on the trailer.

For some reason, it won't winch up level. No matter how many times or
how carefully I reposition her and try again, it always loads up listing
to starboard, which of course pulls everything of center and doesn't sit
right on the rollers at the front of the trailer.

The rear rollers all fit tight against the hull when its listing. But
if me and a buddy straighten out the boat and reseat it level (I lift up
on one side, he pushes from the other), all the rollers STILL fit tight.

At first I thought I could just raise the starboard side rollers to keep
that side raised, but after thinking about it, it would push everything
off center towards port, OR would raise the entire boat so the front
rollers no longer touch.

So, knowing that I over think things, I figure somebody here must have
gone through re configuring a roller trailer and could give me some
pointers on what rollers I should be concentrating on.

Thanks!



Lower the keel rollers a bit



Bingo! (I'll betcha, now that I think about it)

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On 6/15/2017 1:10 PM, wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:43:43 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 6/15/2017 1:28 PM, Ryan P. wrote:
Hi All,

I had a new issue pop up this year when I took the boat out for the
first time. Actually, its when I went to load it back on the trailer.

For some reason, it won't winch up level. No matter how many times or
how carefully I reposition her and try again, it always loads up listing
to starboard, which of course pulls everything of center and doesn't sit
right on the rollers at the front of the trailer.

The rear rollers all fit tight against the hull when its listing. But
if me and a buddy straighten out the boat and reseat it level (I lift up
on one side, he pushes from the other), all the rollers STILL fit tight.

At first I thought I could just raise the starboard side rollers to keep
that side raised, but after thinking about it, it would push everything
off center towards port, OR would raise the entire boat so the front
rollers no longer touch.

So, knowing that I over think things, I figure somebody here must have
gone through re configuring a roller trailer and could give me some
pointers on what rollers I should be concentrating on.

Thanks!


Can't be of much help but one thing popped into my mind as I ttied to
mentally imagine your problem. I'd check and make sure both of the
roller assemblies (the rail they are mounted on) and the rollers
themselves are straight, meaning one of them is not cocked slightly and
is "steering" the hull in one direction.



That is my thinking too. Also be sure they are all rolling free and
that they are not "flat" on one side


They do roll freely, but it never crossed my mind to check for a flat
spot. I can see how that would create a drag on one side.

Am I right in thinking that the roller arms on each side of the
trailer should be the same height and angle from the frame?

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On 6/15/2017 2:52 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 6/15/2017 3:47 PM, justan wrote:
"Ryan P." Wrote in message:
Hi All,

I had a new issue pop up this year when I took the boat out for the
first time. Actually, its when I went to load it back on the trailer.

For some reason, it won't winch up level. No matter how many times or
how carefully I reposition her and try again, it always loads up listing
to starboard, which of course pulls everything of center and doesn't sit
right on the rollers at the front of the trailer.

The rear rollers all fit tight against the hull when its listing. But
if me and a buddy straighten out the boat and reseat it level (I lift up
on one side, he pushes from the other), all the rollers STILL fit tight.

At first I thought I could just raise the starboard side rollers to keep
that side raised, but after thinking about it, it would push everything
off center towards port, OR would raise the entire boat so the front
rollers no longer touch.

So, knowing that I over think things, I figure somebody here must have
gone through re configuring a roller trailer and could give me some
pointers on what rollers I should be concentrating on.

Thanks!



Lower the keel rollers a bit



Bingo! (I'll betcha, now that I think about it)

On both sides, or just the side that is currently riding high?

Sorry I'm Off Topic... I Have A Boat Question!
 

On 6/15/2017 4:16 PM, Ryan P. wrote:
On 6/15/2017 2:52 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 6/15/2017 3:47 PM, justan wrote:
"Ryan P." Wrote in message:
Hi All,

I had a new issue pop up this year when I took the boat out for the
first time. Actually, its when I went to load it back on the trailer.

For some reason, it won't winch up level. No matter how many times or
how carefully I reposition her and try again, it always loads up
listing
to starboard, which of course pulls everything of center and doesn't
sit
right on the rollers at the front of the trailer.

The rear rollers all fit tight against the hull when its listing. But
if me and a buddy straighten out the boat and reseat it level (I
lift up
on one side, he pushes from the other), all the rollers STILL fit
tight.

At first I thought I could just raise the starboard side rollers to
keep
that side raised, but after thinking about it, it would push everything
off center towards port, OR would raise the entire boat so the front
rollers no longer touch.

So, knowing that I over think things, I figure somebody here must have
gone through re configuring a roller trailer and could give me some
pointers on what rollers I should be concentrating on.

Thanks!



Lower the keel rollers a bit



Bingo! (I'll betcha, now that I think about it)

On both sides, or just the side that is currently riding high?


Maybe you don't have keel rollers. They would be a set of rollers right
in the center of the trailer between the two other, articulating roller
assemblies. The keel of the boat rides up on them. The left and right
side roller assemblies guide and hold the hull.



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