Thanks CTFSHWHISKER,

You are right, the torgue will have to be cut out.. thanks, could not figure out how to describe that as well as you.

One of my biggest concerns is that the side of the trailer tore. Not real far down the side, but enough that there is no top area to weld to.

I don't think the two welders I spoke with at the end all of welding knowledge, but they both said they could not see anyway to weld it back to that trailer. The first one had the same idea you had about adding the plate, but upon inspection he wasn't able to see how to really add it.

Plus, we ahve to becareful not to raise the roller when we add the plate. Currently the roller is as low as it can go, and if it is raised any at all, loading the boat will be a nightmare.

Thanks for the ideas... I am hoping to get up and running as soon as possible, but I have to feel very confident in the repairs.

I'm just glad I discovered the failed metal. Had I not, I may have lost the boat and killed someone. the last time I fished, I remarked to my friend that someone was "tailgating" or I guess I should say "propgating" lol.. but if my trailer had failed then, that van with mother and kids would have had my boat in it.

That would not be good.

Danny

Danny