Loading small 14ft v bottom boat by yourself. Need help with a solution

[Ranger R61]

Think a new boat will solve the problem

[jay the baptist]

I would totally redo that trolling motor mount, so you can get by it.
Second, I would make a short grab rail for the bow. Just high enough to get a hand hold on for stability.
Third, I would weld some expanded metal to the side of boat trailer from the bow just past the boat winch to walk on.
Now you can sit on the bow, swing feet in or out. Just need muck boots to keep feet completely dry.

[jjue1979]

What if you put the trolling motor on a removable mount so that you get it out of your way when you are ready to climb in and out? I also think that a set of custom steps can be built for that boat/trailer combo that isn't going to be in the way of maneuvering for not too much money if you have the skills or know someone who can build it.

[Central Minn]

I think if you fix the trolling motor mount the way it should be( along one side instead of cross over) mount steps front steps that run up along the side of the V, multiple companies make them.

[dbowling]

Will try moving it but I think there was a reason I didn't put it that way originally. I can probably build steps for it but don't believe there's enough room on the tongue to do it,very short tongue for a boat trailer. The jack and spare tire are in the way, no place else to move them.
I will get it sorted eventually might have to wait and do it over the winter.

[S10CHEVY]

While members are trying to help, can you take a couple pictures of the hitch area? One from the front and one from the side. Your other pictures don't show that area.

[dbowling]

I moved the trolling motor over to right side running straight along edge of boat, it was a pain but got it done. Now if I move my spare tire somehow I can weld up a set of steps/handrail to go up into boat. If I remember I will take pics of hitch area tomorrow but other then maybe the tire nothing else can be moved. Want to thank everyone for suggestions/ideas, didnt think trolling motor would work the way it is but got it to fit, misses side of boat by maybe 3/4 in if that.

[CrappiePappy]

I moved the trolling motor over to right side running straight along edge of boat, it was a pain but got it done. Now if I move my spare tire somehow I can weld up a set of steps/handrail to go up into boat. If I remember I will take pics of hitch area tomorrow but other then maybe the tire nothing else can be moved. Want to thank everyone for suggestions/ideas, didnt think trolling motor would work the way it is but got it to fit, misses side of boat by maybe 3/4 in if that.

DB ... If your vehicle is a truck with a tonneau cover, put the spare in the bed of the truck. It's what I did after having my spare carrier bolts continuously coming loose.

[dbowling]

Guys appreciate all the suggestions, Ive solved the problem welding up a ladder on trailer tongue to get in out of boat. Will post pictures when its finished.

[dbowling]

Heres ladder after painted, no end caps in tubing or grip tape on steps. Buddy used it today and loved it, didnt bother grinding most welds down, its very strong I weigh 272# and I jumped and jerked on it as hard as I couldnt and it didnt budge.Im not the greatest welder but have never had anything break or come loose after welding it.