On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 14:56:12 -0500, "Gary"
wrote:

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#2: The boat (painted wood) sets on four carpeted bunks. Am I right in
understanding that the amount of surface area between the boat &
bunks does not matter as far as ncreasing or decreasing the friction?

The wider the surface, the more surface area for grip and vice versa.

However, other factors can reduce grip such as paint, wax, angle of
the trailer, etc.

On my Ranger, I wax the bunks which assists getting the boat on and
off the trailer when single handing the boat.

If you have four lifting points, why not use tow straps and use the
winch to pull the boat forward until it's sound against the bow stop?

Or get a crane for a tow vehicle. :)

Later,

Tom