the EZ LOADER under my vee-hull alumaweld has bunks and 6-foot-long side guides. it works beautifully at the steeper-sloping concrete ramps; floating the boat off and on is a breeze.

but there are many unimproved launches with rather shallow slopes i’d like to also use, without backing my truck tires into the water. EZ LOADER claims that if i changed to their 16-roller system i could easily unload and load the boat on my lawn, if so desired.

what can you tell me about your experiences with EZ LOADER’s roller system?

if i merely backed the trailer wheels, say, half-way into the water, do you think i’d be able to launch and retrieve?

thank you for any input you can offer.

john

Hey John how's the boat workin' out for ya?I had rollers on a Hewescraft a few boats ago and what I remember is that it was easier to crank on.I think the bunks actually work better unloaded and are a better support for trailering.Keep in mind with rollers you will raise the height of the boat on the trailer and will have to back even deeper tp unload.You may want to look into the plastic slicks although some folks have launched prematurely with those Tight lines.

dave: boat's working great. will email you at peoplepc.

john