My Tacoma had standard street tires. I explained the problem to the tire dealer, it had become downright embarrassing! He recommended a Terra Grappler All Terrain tire with a more aggressive tread. That fixed it.
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Someone correct me if I am wrong…I read this a while back and haven’t tried it for myself, as my Tacoma can easily pull my 15 ft kayak up even a steep and wet ramp. Anyway…if you have a limited slip differential, put the truck in gear and your left foot firmly on the brake. Give the truck a good bit of gas for a second before letting your left foot off the brake. This is supposed to engage the drive mechanism in both rear wheels with a limited slip differential.
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Originally posted by Cracker LarryMy Tacoma had standard street tires. I explained the problem to the tire dealer, it had become downright embarrassing! He recommended a Terra Grappler All Terrain tire with a more aggressive tread. That fixed it.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
These are the tires i have on my 2500. great traction, still drive great on the street and highway, and are quiet.
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Originally posted by Bolbie…the harbor was slick as an eel pecker.
What’s your air pressure in the dodge’s rear tires?
Need a pic of the entire boat and trailer from side.
Better tires/air pressure adjustment, haul out techique and/or trailer setup adjustment should fix the problem.
If not, you have a water logged hull or the ramp you’re using doesn’t have concrete deep enough for you to be launching at whatever tide you were trying…
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quote:Rear tires 51 PSI
Originally posted by PhinWhat’s your air pressure in the dodge’s rear tires?
Need a pic of the entire boat and trailer from side.
Better tires/air pressure adjustment, haul out techique and/or trailer setup adjustment should fix the problem.
If not, you have a water logged hull or the ramp you’re using doesn’t have concrete deep enough for you to be launching at whatever tide you were trying…
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You know… when I was having my breaks and joist replaced at Geralds I told them I was hauling a big boat & asked if I needed new tires. They said no I still have tread left or something like that and I should be more concerned by the miles on it… BOOOOO GERALDS!!! I think, they were pretty helpful other than that.</font id=“Georgia”>
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Your rig could stand to have more tongue weight, but I would not say that is the problem at first glance. It doesn’t look bad. The two F150’s weigh a good bit, and your fuel is probably right on your axles. Proper tongue weight is 10% of the gross weight I believe, but I doubt you feel like taking the boat to a truck stop and unhooking it on a scale to see what it weighs and then using a bathroom scale under the trailer jack to see what your tongue weight is. Simple question- Can you or any non-body builder type person physically pick your trailer tongue up off the ground as it’s sitting on the jack stand shown in the pic? If so, your tongue weight is way too light.
I would let pressure out of your tires also. People will tell you not to because of increased wear and gas mileage, blah blah blah, but 51psi is not giving those tires the best chance at traction. Try 38-40lb, and it will help you more than you think.
Don’t stomp on the gas pedal. Put it in “2” as someone has already stated. This isn’t ideal, but will work in a pinch for a vehicle without positive traction/4wd. And add weight to the truck bed- close to or on the tailgate. A big water container works great. You can let the water out after your boat trip. If people are with you, have them stand on the trailer tongue CAREFULLY. It will not look as silly when one guy is standing on the tongue coming out of the water as if he hooked up the safety cable and is standing there so he doesn’t get his feet wet…
Another consideration is your trailer hitch height. It can change your tongue weight and weight distribution. Less of an issue on a ramp, but still an issue that should be considered.
Another ramp will probably treat you better also…
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Originally posted by joseph69
- Reduce the inertia of pulling the boat. After attaching the boat to the trailer at the bow, carefully back the boat up a little, letting the total load on the truck be reduced by letting the boat float a little more. Then pull up in an even pull, that way you are not starting out with as much strain and the truck and trailer are already in motion when traction is reduced.
This ^^^
I used to launch my Whaler with an old VW Jetta. It was front wheel drive, manual shift, and not very heavy. Backing up until my wheels were at the edge of the water was standard procedure during the pullout. Some ramps were a little steep and challenging (spun the tires a little), but this still worked every time except once, when I had to have a friend sit on the hood. A higher tide at that landing was no issue.
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Pungo 120I think I see the main problem! Those tires don’t have much tread.
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Cracker Built Custom Boats
Thats a pretty boat
Cliff
2006 pioneer 197 SF 150 4s
I can’t believe you couldn’t get someone to go out in the fine boat with you!
check the tongue weight of your trailer at the height of the ball on your truck(you can use a bathroom scale), you should have at least 250 lbs of weight at the hitch for a boat that size. If you can lift the tongue by hand, its no where near enough
I volunteer my '08 Tundra with 120k miles and Michelin tires to see if it is a truck, tire or ramp issue in exchange for an offshore trip and a good rate on a “construction to perm” loan. 
. I’ll even pay for gas! PUOSU…
See if you can have a locker installed in the rear end. There are some that are electric and can be engaged with a switch, check with the guys at lowcountry 4X4, use 2nd gear, ditch the kuhmos and buy as tall a tire as will fit you rims thus lowering gear ratio. Talk to the guys at lowcountry and they will give you the best advice you will get on your truck and pulling something, tires, locker the whole ball of wax.
i could tell you how to solve this problem with zero money spent- but i won’t until you say please
mr.bad habit.
i pull boats up to 38ft out of any landing with 2 wheel drive and no tire spin.
pulling yours would be like pulling a jon boat.
OUR GOVERNMENT HAS BECOME THE ENEMY OF FREEDOM.
a good set of A/T tires would help as a start- but not necessary.
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Put a ball on the front and pull it out using reverse. There’s more torque and the wheels don’t usually get on the slick ramp. Lots of folks in South Florida do that due to the long sloping ramps and algae growth on them.
Ken
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Originally posted by LoosewireI volunteer my '08 Tundra with 120k miles and Michelin tires to see if it is a truck, tire or ramp issue in exchange for an offshore trip and a good rate on a “construction to perm” loan.
DEAL!!! 
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Get a set of good A/T tires for the rear, run them with just under the max air pressure, take truck out of overdrive (especially when pulling to and from ramp), and load up the front of the boat with as much necessary gear as possible. Oh, and have full tank of gas in the truck. Your truck is more than capable of pulling the boat out. And where is Madere’s Landing?
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Originally posted by ladyshrimpkillaSo I bought a boat August 2010, a 17.5 ft Scout (hull under 1000 lbs), and, a truck to pull it (2003 Dodge Ram 1500, NO four wheel drive). Truck & boat have been great, never any problems.
I have added a 23 ft Palmetto to the family (LOA 27 ft due to bracket). MUCH heavier than the Scout…
I launched it for the first time Tuesday afternoon from Madere’s landing. Launched it alone because I couldn’t stand it any longer and my friend wound up getting stuck at work. Launch successful.
Have a nice ride and head back to landing. Back trailor in, put boat on trailor, hooked up and ready to roll. Or so I thought…
UH OH…
Here I go burning rubber, and more rubber… Someone else at the landing tried to help, so I get in the bed on top of the sand bags I had already put in the bed prior to departure just in case, while he tried to drive it out. Nothin but burning rubber… ALMOST got it but there was a hump and we just couldn’t get over it.
It was mid low tide… not even dead low…
I detach the boat and pull the trailor, calling my parents for help to get my (**() boat out of the water as they have four wheel drive.
Then I am approached by another person that said, “mind if i give it a try?” Well of course not… this BITES!
He backed the trailor back in with my truck, I put boat on trailor, and this time, me and another guy stand in the back of the bed jumping up and down. And here she goes… YAY!!! This time bu
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Originally posted by Bad Habiti could tell you how to solve this problem with zero money spent- but i won’t until you say please
mr.bad habit.
i pull boats up to 38ft out of any landing with 2 wheel drive and no tire spin.
pulling yours would be like pulling a jon boat.OUR GOVERNMENT HAS BECOME THE ENEMY OF FREEDOM.
please mr. bad habit.
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