Taking boat off trailer
10-02-2011 | 07:01 PM
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I have my solution I think.. going hillbilly
Shes tight but it`ll fit (insert joke here)
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10-03-2011 | 08:31 AM
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Nice Job!
That is exactly what I would have done!
I like the bow window idea but out of plywood. You could make a more finished piece over the window that looks like the garage door panel but bows out and around the hitch!
That is exactly what I would have done!
I like the bow window idea but out of plywood. You could make a more finished piece over the window that looks like the garage door panel but bows out and around the hitch!
10-03-2011 | 08:50 AM
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I pulled my boat off my trailer while giving the trailer a complete overhaul. Wasn't too tuff at all. I built some support stands for the back and used an engine lift for the front. The last trip to the lake I just left the boat off the back of the trailer slightly to allow room for the stands. Lower the front as far as possible and insert the stands. Then I raised the bow as high as I could, ended up using a handyman because the weight of the boat on the trailer jack was too much. Tied the bow off with a strong strap and lower the tounge back down. I ended up airing down the tires since I was alone while doing this and wanted to be sure I was good.
After I pulled the trailer I did add some additional supports that aren't in the picture, but you get the point.
After I pulled the trailer I did add some additional supports that aren't in the picture, but you get the point.
10-03-2011 | 12:37 PM
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Faced with a similar dilemma I went FULL REDNECK!
$175 worth of materials at the local Home Depot and I was set for a winter's worth of restoration work. Once finished I simply covered with a tarp - camo so nobody could see my "addition."
Don't be scared...the neighbors will get over it.
$175 worth of materials at the local Home Depot and I was set for a winter's worth of restoration work. Once finished I simply covered with a tarp - camo so nobody could see my "addition."
Don't be scared...the neighbors will get over it.
10-03-2011 | 04:34 PM
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I have moved my sea ray Sundancer off the trailer a few times. jack the trailer up instead of the boat. Then block the boat with boat stands and lower the trailer away from the boat. i then slowly pull forward using a couple spare boat jacks behind the trailer beam and remove the ones in front of the beam. just alternate them until the trailer is out from under the boat. then shore the boat with wooden blocks on the centerline. Here is my Sea Ray on stands with the trailer still underneath.
10-03-2011 | 09:52 PM
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Faced with a similar dilemma I went FULL REDNECK!
$175 worth of materials at the local Home Depot and I was set for a winter's worth of restoration work. Once finished I simply covered with a tarp - camo so nobody could see my "addition."
Don't be scared...the neighbors will get over it.
$175 worth of materials at the local Home Depot and I was set for a winter's worth of restoration work. Once finished I simply covered with a tarp - camo so nobody could see my "addition."
Don't be scared...the neighbors will get over it.
You gotta do what you gotta do
Run em hard.. is teh front hook that strong to hold up the boat? way easier than I thought
10-04-2011 | 08:00 AM
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10-04-2011 | 10:47 AM
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