Does anyone out there have experience launching a boat (1900 lbs) using an ATV. It will be hauled on a trailer a short distance from the storage site to the launch area. One problem is there is a fairly steep hill to go down before the lake. I am looking for the best type of used ATV for this purpose. All comments appreciated.

 

In this case I think that bigger is better. 1900lb. boat - 600lb. atv + steep hill = atv in water

 

I agree but is the ramp steep or just the trip to the ramp?

 

Does the trailer have brakes? Prolly not for a 1900lbs boat.
I see bad thing happening!

Shane

 

I predict you will not be able to pull the boat out even if it has trailer brakes and are able to get it in without bathing your ATV. The ramp will most likely be wet. That said your tires (all 4) would probably spin like crazy if you punched it w/o the boat attached. With the boat attached, finding the traction to get it moving uphill is not likley. Watch when trucks pull the boats out and you will see tirespin, so go figure.

 

Years ago, I was pulling a load of dirt with a garden tractor. When I backed up the trailer to dump the dirt down over a hill. I backed up a little too far and the weight of the dirt took over. Backward and downward I went over the hill. That is what I picture happening with a heavy boat and a quad.