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1. Check Water Depth
Ensure that their are no obstructions in the water around the ramp, the water's bottom is hard enough to support the load, there is enough water to retrieve the boat safely and there are no sudden drop-off's beyond the sides of the ramp and at least 30 or 40 feet beyond the end of the waterline of the ramp. In tidal areas, you may only be able to launch at high tide - check the local tide tables.
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Figure 1. - the heavy-duty caster lowered and ready for use. The trailer jack on the other side will be flipped up next.
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Prepare Trailer
Back the trailer down to the water, chock the wheels, and lower the jack with the caster, shown in figure 1. Raise the trailer jack out of the way. It is important that the trailer be as straight and parallel to the ramp as possible. If the trailer is not aligned with the ramp, the trailer will roll down the ramp crocked and may roll outside the ramp's edges.
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Figure 2a. - attaching tow strap to the truck's tow bar.
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3. Attach one end of the tow strap to the trailer, one end to the tow hitch on the vehicle, then detach the trailer, Figure 2a. and 2b. I took advantage of the eye on the strap, and just looped one end through.
Warning:
A frayed, chaffed or worn
tow strap should not be used.
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