so, about 4 hrs later, finally managed to finally get the damm thing out of the water! The PO originally deposited in the river and parked the trailer for me in his 4wd. No such luxury for me!
First time for me and it had to be done as going on a trip with it soon. Sure enough the wind and rain started on cue!
First I have to negoiate a narrow S bend in reverse to get it out of the mooring. Wind blowing sidways I crab out just about avoid hitting anything with the bow, then motor down to this public slip right beside a busy pub - great! Frankly , I was more worried about the reversing around the tight pub car park with the trailer trying to look like I knew what I was doing, more than anything else, but to my surprise, I somehow holed it on one! The ramp was now wet and looking very steep though and I knew I'd be lucky to get it out with my car.
Wind was all over the place too but after 3 tries with bow going off across the the trailer at the last 5 feet, finally to managed to get it in very roughly enough to attach the winch strap (twin spped heavy duty I just bought as thought would need it) In retrospect, although CB was down a little and ballast in, I should have left the one rudder down till right on the trailer, as didnt stay pointed even with wind without a rudder.
I got the trailer in deeper than the photo shows but the front bunk was proud still (the drop off prevented going deeper) and this was the big problem. the bow was caught under it, the winch just pulling aginst it. Somehow I got it over the bunk, more a result of the heavy duty winch than anything
Anyway, incrediably I actually made it about 4 feet up the ramp till hit a muddy patch and then it just spun. As was getting dark, out came the tow rope on to my partners mini - and with a gentle pull it went up very easily. If the ramp were dry, even with grass, my car would have pulled it out no problem. If I had not tried to be clever and gone really slowly, I may have done it as is?
Once on though, did the mac bump twice, strapped down and it towed very well. (2.0 diesel auto) Whole thing was Stressy first time, but could have been a lot worse and relieved its done. This forum has been a great help.
Cheers.
, at least), so it can only help to let it drain before or while you're putting it on the trailer, especially if you're having issues with the v-bunk at the bow. Use some lube on the bunk carpet - the stuff I use is amazing, though I can't recall off hand what it is.
You might want to put at least a generic location in your info. Mac owners are all over the planet, and you might be surprised to find others close to you. 
