1st , no the boat is barely floating. The pic provided at the ramp the tide is all the way up. Its a pic I had. I do use my dbl winch quite regularly, lazy I guess.
Being a marina rat, I got a good deal on the 2nd winch
I also have bigger dia tire for better ride, and less wear & tear on the trailer for the long haul to the Outerbanks, a regular trip for me. Something I learned with the 4 other boats I had. Boat does sit up higher. Oregon Inlet, NC ramp is a one finger push.
Changing the axle height, I rather use the time to fish...I thank you for the suggestion.
Boat & Trailer combo is set up "purfect" for towing, including the extra gear in the boat on the tow to NC.
Don't like driving off the trailer, seen to many props and outdrives ripped up from our NJ boat ramps (the worse). PLus don't want to rip the carpet on the bunks, which is already happening with the livewell pickup (another story). Most of our ramps are way too shallow. If you note in the ramp pic, the blocks for erosion control. But they have cause flats and bent rims. 4 people have broken ankles on that ramp. (Grand State of New Jersey, Div. of Fish & Wildlife is currently using freshwater fishing liscense fee monies no less to fix the engineering fiasco) retrofitting the ramp with concrete over the blocks, many compliants about the ramps. Guess what, the new concrete is almost smooth,like a patio, no broom/rake finish...
I also launch from "natural" (beach) ramps in the summertime when you can't even get to the ramps, aka the dbl winch real purpose
If you boat in NJ, ya know what I'm talking about...