Boat Trailer

[410th]

I painted the trailer for my old (84) Tracker a few years ago. This was done after I stripped the boat down to just the bare hull, so it was pretty light. First I jacked up the stern so it was off the bunks and let it back down onto a pair of jack stands. Then I ran a rope through the tie-down eyes and secured it to the trailer of my 21" Triton so it couldn't move forward. Pulled the trailer out from under the boat as far as needed, then jacked up the bow and let it back down onto some cinder blocks. It stayed in this position for probably 2 weeks while I painted the trailer, rewired it and installed new bunks. I don't know if this would be appropriate for a glass boat, but maybe there's an idea in there somewhere that you can build on.

This is what I kinda had in mind, but I was going to run 4x4's cross ways for it to set on. The 4x4's are going to be setting on blocks so I can get the trailer out from under it. It will take a few days to get all the work done so I am wanting to leave it at the house. But you have me thinking.

Thanks

Billy

[roadrunner]

you should be able to find someone who keeps there boat in the water and has a trailer sitting around or a boat dealer who has a boat trailer you can borrow. launch your boat and switch trailers until you repairs are done. Also check with marinas for boat trailers to borrow.

[Tyme2fish]

From what I've read on the net, it's a fairly simple procedure but I'd still prefer to launch the boat and then work on the trailer.

Just google removing boat from trailer for repair.

[HURRICANEBOB]

I agree floating the boat is the safest and easiest way. I live in E-town, and the city has a small park lake with a ramp. They let me drop my pontoon in there and tied up to the dock for a couple days while I did mine.

But solely as a service to you, and only for the purpose of providing assistance, if you want to ramp your boat in at Cumberland Lake, Wolfe Creek Dam, I promise to take it fishing for 4-5 days while providing free 24 hour security for it. If that sounds good, please be sure to fill the fuel tank with gas and the livewell with shiners

[MagikSmallie]

Rent a boat slip somewhere for a couple of nights. Usually run $10-$15 a night...

[410th]

Rent a boat slip somewhere for a couple of nights. Usually run $10-$15 a night...

I have thought of doing this, but I just dont like the idea of my boat someplace that I cant see it for a few days. I need to do to much work to it to take it to a ramp. So I am planning on lifting the boat up and setting it on 4X4's with them running from one side to the other. The 4X4's will be setting on Concret Blocks with a solid block on top. After the trailer is out, I am going to put a 4X4 in the middle of the 4x4's down to the concret drive, for extra support. I will take ratchet straps and hook to the cleats of the boat and they will run around the 4x4's and back up to the cleats and tighten down to keep the boat from rocking from side to side. I am going to drive stakes deep in to the ground and run straps from the back of the boat to the stakes to keep it from tilting forward or a 2x4 stand under the strap hook at the bow to keep it from tilting forward. With this being a tin boat, a 17-6 Lowe w/70 HP Johnson, I am thinking that the treated 4x4's should suport it. The big thing I am worried about is the wind.

What do you think of this plan of attack?

Billy

[kybrim]

Billy,

Just pull it off the trailer and let it sit on the ground.
I have been in it several times sitting on the bottom of Cumberland River so I know it wont hurt it,

Seriously I think your idea will work fine.
But if it does not please send me pictures of the carnage.

[410th]

Keith if it dont work I will sell it to yea. I am ready for a trip soon.

Billy

[kybrim]

Let me know when you are ready and we will get a trip planned.

[coombro]

Billy,

Just pull it off the trailer and let it sit on the ground.
I have been in it several times sitting on the bottom of Cumberland River so I know it wont hurt it,

Seriously I think your idea will work fine.
But if it does not please send me pictures of the carnage.

Seen that done and mines been grounded on the CR many a time. Made me think if your gonna ground it put some 3"or 4" pipes under it as this will allow it to roll instead of being dead weight on the ground. Will help with winching it back on trailer.

[410th]

But solely as a service to you, and only for the purpose of providing assistance, if you want to ramp your boat in at Cumberland Lake, Wolfe Creek Dam, I promise to take it fishing for 4-5 days while providing free 24 hour security for it. If that sounds good, please be sure to fill the fuel tank with gas and the livewell with shiners

I dont know why I did not think of this myself. All this for free!! I am planning on doing all the work at night, so I will have the boat in the water right after the sun goes down and will pick up at day light, Thanks Bob your a true friend.

Billy