I have a galv trailer by Long mfg. With the boat's cross bars centered on the rollers of the trailer I have 40-50 lbs of tongue weight. When I get to the landing I take the rear strap off and push her back on the trailer to get 0 lbs tongue weight for effortless manuevering on the beach. Lucky for me , the road ends and the beach begins. (now that should be a song title)