2014 Z7 Trailer loading

[boydn1]

I love this Z7 until it's time to put it on the trailer.  If you put it in the water to the VERY front of the fender and hit it straight and hit it HARD it might go on the trailer.  Hit it too slow and it stops about 3-4 feet short of the roller.  Put the trailer any deeper and the bow comes in under the roller.  Any suggestions?
 

[Mike Cork]

Just gotta keep trying to find that sweet spot and it could be a matter of inches. Once you find it, put a piece of bright tape on the trailer to mark the water line when it's perfect.

Sometimes it helps to back the trailer completely in the water to get the bunks wet allowing the boat to slide easier. Try various trim levels too. I know my boat loads best at max trim, when my unit switches from trim to tilt I bump it back to the trim rods and she loads perfect and I don't have to worry about the prop.

[Donald Garner]

Just gotta keep trying to find that sweet spot and it could be a matter of inches. Once you find it, put a piece of bright tape on the trailer to mark the water line when it's perfect.

Sometimes it helps to back the trailer completely in the water to get the bunks wet allowing the boat to slide easier. Try various trim levels too. I know my boat loads best at max trim, when my unit switches from trim to tilt I bump it back to the trim rods and she loads perfect and I don't have to worry about the prop.

Mike's comments are right on.  Loading your boat is something that takes practice just like backing it down the ramp.  For me I let the bunks get wet and then have the trailer pulled up to where my fender axle wheel covers are just about 1/2 way > 3/4 way in the water.  I then trim my engine up to where the prop is just under the surface of the water this raises the bow of the boat.  I ease the boat forward till the bow is sitting in the cradle of the bunks.  Depending on the angle of the ramp and depth of the water I'll adjust the trim down just a little bit and nose the bow forward till it touches the front roller on the winch post.

Once you find that "Sweet Spot" on the trailer loading the boat will become second nature.  Adjustments will have to be made of course during windy and stormy days. 

[Nutt]

I have the same boat and trailer, and loading will vary from ramp to ramp.  Like everyone said, you need to find the sweet spot, but this trailer is frustrating.  I usually can load easily if you leave the fenders about two inches above the water, which will have about a third of the middle bunks showing.  It really helps if you back in and get all of the bunks wet then pull forward.  Also, like Mike said, trim your motor almost all the way up so you are lifting the bow while you are loading up.   

[boydn1]

Thanks guys, always wet the bunks and we've tried every depth.  It's either the nose comes in at or below the roller or the darn thing won't power up the bunks.  I'll try the trim, I've left it down pretty far thinking it would have more power.  My old Astro was a beater but, it would go on the trailer from about any angle or depth, just drive it strait on.
Nutt, if I'm in the water that deep the nose goes under the roller...

Thanks again. 

[Mike Cork]

It generally causes more heartache than good but your nose roller may need to be moved. Once your boat is loaded, are the bunks even with the back of the boat?

[Princeton_Man]

Something else I haven't seen mentioned... Can you adjust the bunks at all? If you can lower the front of the bunks, it might make a difference loading.