How have you been Russ? It's been a while. Still working away on it as time and money allow. I'm building some new bolsters for it with power drop out bottoms of my own design right now. Do you still have yours?

Roger

Bert -

I'm not clear on where you are, but if you are in Maryland, I am here in Baltimore and also in OC. Hot Duck (Will Lynch) is also in OC. I only work on my own stuff but I've owned 5 Cigarettes and Will has owned a bunch, so we can certainly give you an educated opinion if you need help.

At various times this week I will be in Ocean City and Baltimore, if you want me to look at the boat, I will gladly help.

Barry

Bert's in DC.

Now I'm curious about the joker, I mean mechanic, that had it.

Yes guys,I'm in DC.. boats in Annapolis Md, Craig thanks for the pointers but I was born the day before yesterday! Not yesterday!! I meant other than the water is there a safe manner to dry store off load without a crane? trailer to shore,
I've pretty much figured a way to take my trailer through
inspection once I've launched the boat..brilliant!!
And Barry I may need to take you up on that but i'm moving it
this weekend will keep you posted really appreciate the offer.
Chris and I have been discussing a means for me to get moving on this project and I amd really appreciative of all the comments and sentiments positive and otherwise you just don't know the level of anxiety this previous guy was trying to
convey!
Robert you really don't know this gentleman(quack) and don't want to,...he's kind of a want to be frustrated boater
retired civil servant..
Will keep all posted as soon as I register formally can send
PM's with number ,well cell 202 413 7811,thanks Bert

All you need to get the boat off the trailer is 3 screw jacks. You lower the tongue all the way down and set two jacks in the rear, under the corners of the hull, preferrably right at the outside strake. Then you crank the tongue back up. You'll probably have to put a few turns on the screws to get it up a bit. Then you put a third under the keel about halfway up (remember, the boat's center of gravity is about 12 or 13 feet up from the transom- the weight is in the back) and you lift it off. Move the trailer forward and you'll have to lower the front to a jackstand to reposition each time you come to a trailer crossbeam.

Bert,

I hope all goes smoothly and you are on the water this summer. If so, we'll have to meet up some time. Post some pictures!

Bert, youar eon the right track by getting it out of there and setting your own agenda!! Use this board to gain knowlage and get advice to find reputable people. Most of the people on this site live breath and sweat offshore and at one time or another have been in your shoes. Accept the help offered you will find you have made some good freinds.


Roger, I have been around and am still all intact. I am happy to see you are still moving forward with your project. Any power yet? My cig has never been better. I have a slip at Reefpoint now in Racine and have slowed back down to liesure boating with the hook out at the beach and a little Capitain in the cup. Give me a ring if you are ever up north maybe we can catch another big water day!!

Russ
630-215-7504

Good to hear. No power yet but have a couple of prospects.
Reefpoint is a nice marina. When I have mine together I will be spending most of my time up that way. Always enjoyed the pool.

Roger

Update; Thanks to all concerned I have successfully retreived
my boat!!! Hallelujah!!! Safely moved,stored and covered..
Appreciate all the pointers and thumbs up looking forward to
making her seaworthy this spring ,pics still coming..Bert