Repositioning boat on trailer

salty87

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Re: Repositioning boat on trailer

i've tried spray before, its worth a try but when you get out of the boat it will back all the way down the bunks or just leave it way back there. i don't recall if you said you power up the bunks at all normally.<br /><br />have you seen the boat buddy? i gave this a quick look for max weight rating and didn't see anything... http://www.basspro.com/servlet/cata...=28914&cat=Gear&subcatID=0&objectType=article <br /><br />that might help catch and keep the bow at the post while you get out and set your bow cable. then tighten it up. this does not replace the bow strap/cable and safety chains. still need a strong winch post.<br /><br />i bought the glide sticks but didn't install them. i didn't like the idea of my boat sitting higher on the trailer. the ones i had said they might leave marks on the hull, too.
 

jlinder

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Re: Repositioning boat on trailer

travism - <br />Went out yesterday and tried something. Went in far enough that I knew the rear would be floating a little.<br /><br />Drove on and winched in. Then at the end gave it just a little power. Pulled out of the water and it was beautiful.<br /><br />As for moving the boaton the trailer, I am always afraid of jacking against the hull for fear of putting too much pressure on one area.<br /><br />What about this - use an air bag where you jack. Wood blocks with an air bag between them and the hull. Maybe use boat bumpers or even rafts. <br /><br />Those red round inflatable bumpers that are about 2 foot around would have about 450 square inches, or with only 2 PSI would give 900 pounds of support.<br /><br />For his boat he would need about 7 bags, but it is interesting.<br /><br />Thoughts?
 

rwidman

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Re: Repositioning boat on trailer

As for moving the boaton the trailer, I am always afraid of jacking against the hull for fear of putting too much pressure on one area
In the north, many boats normally kept in the water are pulled for the winter. They are left on land supported on stands where the surface contacting the boat is just several inches square. If done correctly it shouldn't be a problem.
 
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