To follow up on Butch's advice concerning practice, I would recommend
visiting the ramp on slow days so you can practice placing the boat on the
trailer numerous times, until you feel comfortable based upon current
conditions. It is hard to learn when you are rushing to get your boat on
the trailer and there is a long line of boats waiting for your ramp.


"Butch Davis" wrote in message
nk.net...
Difficult to say not knowing your details. I drive onto the trailer so I
wet the bunks entirely then pull the trailer forward until about two feet
of the bunks are above the water when retriveing. Ramp angle, boat size,
windage, current, etc. can change things in a hurry.

IMO, you can do worse than to spend some time at the ramp watching others.
You can pretty much tell the more practiced owners by how well everything
works for them. If you copy them you should be off to a good start.

You'll find that practice makes perfect. I hope to get there some day.

Butch
"Bryan" wrote in message
...
I'm going to get an anchor buddy for my boat. That means I'm going to
need a long bow line. So, how long is long enough? I don't want to buy,
or store, more than I need, but I sure don't want to come up short
either.

How far into the water is far enough with respect to backing the trailer
into the water? Do I wet the bunks then bring the trailer forward a
little? I want to minimize the stern floating about after winching the
bow all the way to the bow stop.

Thanks