Dave,

Thanks for outlining your procedure. Excellent ideas about the half-pvc tube and wench! I'll try to borrow a dolly and see if I can heft that 400 lbs up the ramp. I'll also move my trailer's mast support closer to the hitch and put a wench on it. The support currently hits my bridle wires unless I lift them over it, and on Sunday, of course, it trashed my new bridle fly. Ah, the joys of spring!

Meanwhile, I'm hunting for some good material to lay down on the concrete ramp to protect the hulls. I want something grippy, but light, that won't absorb water. Maybe lino or vinyl flooring or some kinda astro turf. Carpet will probably just soak up water, get heavy and rot. I'll let you all know what I discover.

Best,

Al