Trailering Help for a 2120 Sport Cabin

[Sara F]

I have a 2007 2120 Sport Cabin that I trailer. I have a Sea Lion roller trailer dual axle. My question; everytime I load the boat on the trailer, regardless of stage of current (flood/ebb), the port side of the boat sits higher than the starbord side. Is anyone else experiencing the same issue? Any suggestions that might help? I have learned to put someone in the boat and have them stand on the port side. It helps but there are times when I trailer it myself and fish quietly without guests (if you know what I mean). Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. BTW, I measured the distances (height) of the roller cradles on port side and starboard side. They are the same height.

 

[Parkerman]

I am a bunk man and have had similar problems at one particularly lousy ramp. I have since changed where I launch and have had a level boat ever since.

 

[Ranger Tim]

Sometimes I can correct the tilt by backing the boat into the water once more and she will readjust to a more level aspect. Other times I can do this with the trailer entering the water at an angle and this will correct the lean. Sounds like an uneven ramp. Pay particular attention to the water level as it passes over the fenders - Try to get that as even as possible. If the ramp is truly level you should adjust the roller racks a bit. Your dealer should help you if that is necessary. I know mine would.

 

[Sara F]

I never considered a crown in the ramp. However, it does it regardless of the ramps I use. I think I will tak the suggestions and have my dealer check out the trailer. May be the roller racks need to be adjusted. I appreciate all of the suggestions. Tight lines and fair seas to all!

 

[Porkchunker]

Sometimes I can correct the tilt by backing the boat into the water once more and she will readjust to a more level aspect. Other times I can do this with the trailer entering the water at an angle and this will correct the lean. Sounds like an uneven ramp. Pay particular attention to the water level as it passes over the fenders - Try to get that as even as possible. If the ramp is truly level you should adjust the roller racks a bit. Your dealer should help you if that is necessary. I know mine would.

Bingo...I always watch the fenders. If one is higher than the other, I pull out and try again, angling the trailer entry to account for the ramp tilt.

Dave

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[MaxOut]

I never considered a crown in the ramp. However, it does it regardless of the ramps I use. I think I will tak the suggestions and have my dealer check out the trailer. May be the roller racks need to be adjusted. I appreciate all of the suggestions. Tight lines and fair seas to all!

If the launch ramp is level you got it, you need to adjust your rollers. They may be riding on the chine’s and dropping off to one side. Another thing to try is not back the trailer in as far and use the winch to pull the boat up; if the rollers are aligned correctly they should level/align the boat as it comes forward. Works every time for me. I have found most complaints about trailers are due to operator error or mis- alignment. There are many so called trailer experts that align the trailers for dealers that may not be as smart as they think or qualified at all. Usually the trailer guy is like the tire changer/oil changer at an auto mechanic shop and is the low guy on the totem pole with no or very little experience at all. Post a picture of your boat on the trailer from the bow looking back and from the stern forward. I suspect your trailer needs adjusting. I’m no expert but I'm pretty sure someone on this board will be able to help. A picture say's a thousand words..