Hey guys, I have a '99 273 and a 2005 Tacoma with a cap on the bed. When putting the trailer in the water, I have to get the rear tires of the truck right at the edge of the water. Getting the boat off the trailer isn't the issue. I use a rope tied off back the trailer in far enough for the boat to float off the trailer then pull the truck up some and then retrieve the boat with the rope. When putting the boat back on the trailer I put the tires right at the edge of the water pull boat on and winch it up tight. Here comes the part I don't like. Getting my feet wet getting back into the truck. I can't go into the bed of the truck then over the bed rail because of the cap I have. I haven't tried this yet, but can I back the trailer in so far that I would still have enough room to get back into the truck without getting my feet wet and still be able to drive boat on trailer as far as I can. Would the winch be able to pull the boat on up to the bow stop? I have had the boat about 10 months now and love it but I am still trying to figure out a few issues as such. Any info/opinions would be great.