Adjusting the trailer for a better fit
Now I know why you're norcalpr! Nice taco.
I have a trailer with no front bunks either. I noticed at the boat ramp guys with the same boat as me but a couple years newer had front bunks and no issues getting the bow to raise. I was going to weld some up but then I started putting my rear tires of the truck 6" deep and never had another issue, it was finally low enough to float right over the top of the buddy. Worked on all ramps too. But if not the front bunks would be on the trailer!
Anyways I always recognized your handle but thought it was just a coincidence.