Does anyone else out there trailor their 27 ft boat?  We like to go different places so we trailor ours.  If you do, just wondering how you handle the dock situation because of the boat being so tall.  I have been driving off the trailor and backing into the dock to pick up.  Sometimes this can be hairy if it is windy.  Anyone?

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2004 270CR
Mississippi River Cruiser

Marsha,

I have a couple friends that trailer their 27 footers.  Unfortunately, the wind is just something that has to be dealt with.  I know if it is really windy one friend will have a couple people help unload the boat and use a couple lines to hold on.  Possibly having a bow thruster installed would help some.  With the size of that boat, there is no getting away from the awesome height of it and the effect of the wind on it.  It would be like trying to launch a semi trailer.

Kerry

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"I would rather be lost on the lake than found at home"

Well, I had a go at a windy "landing" when we got Arosa out of the water at the end of last season. I had to go around twice before I got it right... Without a bow truster, the main focus is timing. Have you ever seen aircraft on final approach with a good crosswind? This is exactly the same: Keep the bow aligned with the trailer but heading slightly into the wind. In the last few seconds before you hit the trailer, you have to pull straight. It's not as scary as it sounds as you can always back out. Do not be afraid to do so however, no matter how many people are watching!

Good luck practicing, and keep it slow... 

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Stefan

2008 275CCR 496MAG B3
"Arosa"

I really don't have a problem driving the boat up onto the trailer.  My problem is after I drive the boat off the trailer and my husband parks the truck and trailer, getting back into the dock to pick him up.  I have been backing into the dock so he can step onto the platform.   We tried leaving the boat tied to the dock and both get on, but it's nearly impossible to push away from the dock and then try to get on.  Anyway, just wondering how other people did it.

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2004 270CR
Mississippi River Cruiser

Marsha, I just got back form vacation and saw this thread.  I trailer my 270CR, as well.  Regardless if it's windy or not, my wife backs in the trailer/boat while I am standing on the dock.  I tie it up, start it up and wait for her to return from parking the truck.  The various launches that we use have a number of ramps.  If it's windy out, I will choose a ramp/dock that keeps the boat pushed away from the docks, rather than forced into it.  That way, it is much easier to pull away from the dock.

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"Captain's Jewels 2"
2004 270CR with 496MAG/375hp
Milford, MI

If you don't already have a couple of adjustable bow hook poles I would buy them.  There great for docking and pushing off when boating and having to deal with wind or currents.

Thanks for the great tips everyone!  Going to get the boat this weekend out of storage.  Can't wait to get it out on the water.

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2004 270CR
Mississippi River Cruiser

Fred, Looks like you have the same year boat I do.  Do you have problems with rain water coming in at the bottom of the windshild door like we do?  I'm supposed to be getting some sealing tape with instructions on how to fix it from the crownline dealer but I haven't gotten it yet.  He also showed me a picture of a hole by the side window where water can flow to the outside.  Last weekend we put our batteries in the boat and looked at our side windows and we do not have this on our boat.  Someone also said to take it to the dealer and they can cut the window seal.  I don't want the water coming inside at all!   When we're packed for a week and I have to pull the carpet up to keep from getting wet, there's not a whole lot of room to store the carpet.  Frustrating!!

 

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2004 270CR
Mississippi River Cruiser

Hi Marsha,

We have "planned" on some trailering trips, but have yet to go any where. We have a friend, from the QC that keep their boat on Kentucky Lake, they have a 59 footer.  One of the benefits of having a smaller cruiser is being able to go other places. It is a huge lake and only about five hours from here, maybe if I had a little push to get out of here, we would love the company!!! Take a look. Just a thought. Our end of the river in the QC is muddy, fast and lots of junk. Maybe we need to head north. The weather is still being very unpredictable. Good luck,  Kathy Runge (Quad Cities)

 

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2007 250CR
Runge's Raft