Reconfiguring "Drive On" Trailer to "Drag on"

[Shilohsho]

Originally Posted by keith3613

. I float mine up far enough to use the bar alone. Then, I leave the ramp and tighten the winch later.

I just bought a S&S and first time trying to load I incurred the same problems.
I cannot float mine on further because it will hit the top of the jack post. So, just power load? Any recommended water level versus fender depth? Winching on is not the best answer because the angle of the winch line is pulling the boat down rather than parallel with the bunks.