A couple of suggestions;

Try riding the brake ever so slightly on the way out. Sometimes this will control any wheel spin, and can help to transfer power to the other tire too (sometimes).

Letting air out is another good option. About 5psi can make a big difference.

Better tires, for this application (dunno what you have?). All Terrains work well for me. They have less contact area than street tires, but this means more weight per square inch of contact. Too much surface area (contact) will spread the load and lets the wet tread slip easier.

Weight is good too. Like said above, 300lbs can make all the difference. But who wants to lad and unload that much weight just to go fishin'?

If you want to fix it for good, go have a good posi-trac or limited slip carrier installed in you rear end. Not cheap but worth every penny. Both tires will get even power, ad you'll likely never have this happen again. Plus that, when you do a burn out on dry pavement, you'll leave two manly black marks on the road, instead of one little girly mark!

Just a few ideas!

As far as the limited slip addition goes I have seen new units that are a much easier install with new gear set up. I have always had limited slip and had no problems. I have a Sport Trac that I tow with now without it and get some wheel spin at times.

I meant to say no gear set up.

Spend the money on quailty all terrain tires. I've also seen folks use the boat's motor to push a truck up the ramp. I wouldn't advise that unless the water is deep.

i got stuck once and happened to get out by putting it in low with emergency brake on give a little gas then pop brake climbed right out boy was i surprized and happy.

towel idea sounds good.

My brother is fat. I have him sit in the bed of the truck.

I have a 4x4 now, but used to i would set the "E" brake and hold the handle out while i was giving throttle a bit and easing up on the e-brake at the same time. worked well.

Now with the 4X4, i just lock it in and stand on the gas, by the time i get to top of ramp out of everyones way, the boat is centered on the trailer and ready to be strapped down!

Yeah, they do have some ratcheting style lockers that will go in w/o disturbing the gear set-up, and can be installed in about an hour with simple hand tools.

But beware, the cheaper versions make a popping noise when turning corners (when one tire over-runs the other). It can sound like the whole rear end is coming apart. It's really not, but that's what it sounds like. The newer, more expensive versions are supposed to be much more quiet. I think Richmond builds them.

But if you'd want quiet operation, an Eaton or Auburn unit would fix ya right up. But, to the tune of about 1k dollars installed. Still worth every penny if you use your truck....well......like a truck.

Jay

Should not have to put an auto in low. It should already be there.

I have heard the second gear thing works the best. I would not do it with a really heavy boat though.

I have a manual and used to have a really hard time slipping on ramps. I used to put 400 lbs of sand in the back before I would go to the lake. I got new tires and have not had a problem since. I got some Michelin cross terrains with full depth sipes. I love them. I don't break loose at all now without any sand.

Go to Murrell Park at Grapevine. NONE of the ramp is wet.

Good ideas. Here's another. If you have an extra person, back the boat down a little farther than normal after you have the boat strapped at the front.
Get the motor in gear and full throttle and get some speed going. When the outboard gets close to coming out of the water turn it off and trim it up.

What is the point of putting an automatic transmisson into 2nd gear when pulling up the ramp?
I thought that an automatic transmisson started out in 1st gear no matter what gear you have selected. 1-OD, or anything in between.
Just curious?????????????

I think when you put it in 2nd it overrides 1st. Less torque in 2nd, that's what will keep the wheels from spinning so easily. I sometimes will just grab some sand or gravel near the boat ramp and throw it in front of the rear tires for a little more traction if needed.