Bear, my boat is smaller than yours but I think the principle would be the same. For unloading, after unhooking the transom straps and the winch strap. I have a rope tied to the bow (20' long) and simply loop the other end over the whatever you call it that you use to crank down the little wheel when you unhook the boat at home. For loading, just back the trailer to a predetermined angle in the water & drive it on. Hopefully you can position the trailer close enough to the pier (if the ramp has one) so that you can step onto it rather that having to jump off the bow. Hope this helps.