Notices
General Boating Discussion

Got to get people high

Thread Tools
 
Old 06-05-2012 | 12:10 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,570
Likes: 127
From: Pasadena, MD
Default Got to get people high

Hey folks, taking the race boat to the boat show in a couple weeks. The issue is, the boat has a single inboard prop that hangs off the keel of the boat so it sits real high on the trailer. To get people a look inside I some how have to get them 3 to 4 feet in the air. Thought about buying a rolling stairs (4 step) but they cost $220.00 plus shipping and above. Plus they are huge and I will only be using it for a weekend. I haven't been able to find anything like I need at any renta stores. What are my options?
f_inscreenname is offline  
Reply
Old 06-05-2012 | 12:17 AM
  #2  
the deep's Avatar
Fast Singles Club
Veteran: National Guard
10 Year Member
Gold Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,039
Likes: 490
From: Raystown Lake , Pa.
Default

Stilts....
the deep is offline  
Reply
Old 06-05-2012 | 12:23 AM
  #3  
Registered
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 382
Likes: 0
From: Bishop,CA
Default

Tilt the trailer. Block it up with wood blocks or make a steel ramp to drive one side up on. Be sure you have good tie downs on the boat. Look like the big guys for a fraction of the price.
blefever is offline  
Reply
Old 06-05-2012 | 01:41 AM
  #4  
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 10,042
Likes: 712
From: Toledo Oh
Default

put a trampoline next to the boat...
phragle is offline  
Reply
Old 06-05-2012 | 06:53 AM
  #5  
LAriverratt's Avatar
Platinum Member
15 Year Member
Platinum Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,511
Likes: 24
From: Springfield, Louisiana
Default

Originally Posted by phragle
put a trampoline next to the boat...
ahhhh yes......... girls on trampolines
LAriverratt is offline  
Reply
Old 06-05-2012 | 06:59 AM
  #6  
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,535
Likes: 1
From: MA
Default

Home depot, pre cut rise/run steps, box of screws, deck planks, stain.
Could even add some ropes for railings to give it a nautical look.
Under $100 & you'll b able to keep them for climbing in & out while wrenching.
scarab63 is offline  
Reply
Old 06-05-2012 | 08:10 PM
  #7  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,570
Likes: 127
From: Pasadena, MD
Default

Originally Posted by scarab63
Home depot, pre cut rise/run steps, box of screws, deck planks, stain.
Could even add some ropes for railings to give it a nautical look.
Under $100 & you'll b able to keep them for climbing in & out while wrenching.
Sadly being there is a chance of up to 10,000 paying people showing up I don't think they will let me build anything. I have to check out a scaffold place tomorrow.
f_inscreenname is offline  
Reply
Old 06-05-2012 | 09:37 PM
  #8  
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 6,306
Likes: 1
From: Between A Womans Leggs in IL
Default fixx

Originally Posted by f_inscreenname
Sadly being there is a chance of up to 10,000 paying people showing up I don't think they will let me build anything. I have to check out a scaffold place tomorrow.
take two tires off of one side or the other and set it down on the drums..
FIXX is offline  
Reply
Old 06-06-2012 | 12:30 AM
  #9  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,570
Likes: 127
From: Pasadena, MD
Default

Originally Posted by mrfixxall
take two tires off of one side or the other and set it down on the drums..
lol!

I like the ramp idea but to get it over far enough would mean about almost tipping it over.


Last edited by f_inscreenname; 06-06-2012 at 12:32 AM.
f_inscreenname is offline  
Reply
Old 06-06-2012 | 01:13 AM
  #10  
Registered
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 405
Likes: 0
From: Bethel Island, CA
Default

the rental places that that rent out containers and mobile construction job site trailers have the metal stairs. Put two back to back to keep the line moving. Nice boat















.
JAIME is offline  
Reply


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.