Chralie,had glass boat with 150 motor, a couple times had load with tm ,not hard ,just back trailer farther in water, but without walking board on trailer, hard to get to wench and rope to wind in.but like corker said if a slow slant its a pain. I do not set tm on high, but turn it up on high as needed ,then back down, can stay where you want it easier at a low speed and do not scare fish as easy.Love my bass tracker 175 since I lowered deck for safety and knees.