I recently aquired my second DS II (the first having perished in a traffic accident). The new trailer has long bunks under the stern of the boat (as opposed to short pivoting supports) and a tire size larger than my old trailer. I find that the new boat is very difficult to launch at ramps that I previously used. On shallow ramps, the trailer bunks are still above waterline, and the fixed bunks don't let me tip the boat off into the trailer.
Questions:
1. What about those easy glide plastic patches you install on top of the bunks? Do they make a difference? Do they damage the hull?
2. What would be the consequences of using a smaller wheel size on the trailer? Lower gas mileage, I guess. Anything else? I'm trying to get the boat a little closer to the water.