Waterwings
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Hmmmm, what if you flipped the trailer over on top of the boat, put all the straps on tight, then flipped the entire thing back upright :-k
Just a thought :wink:
Just a thought :wink:
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Captain Ahab
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Good idea WW - i might try that.
Of course, the trailer is even more weight, so I might need a crane :shock:
Of course, the trailer is even more weight, so I might need a crane :shock:
Popeye
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Dad and I used to put his heavy old fiberglass double hulled trihull 14' boat out in the yard to wax it. To put it back on the trailer we flipped it over, wet the bunks and pushed and cranked it back on the trailer.
Or you could judt flip it over, fill it with dirt and throw some plants in there, I've seen that before. :shock:
Captain Ahab
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Jim said:
Hmmmm:
Waterwings
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flounderhead59 said:
That's really not a bad idea. Flip the boat over, then position the trailer in front of it, block the wheels real well, tilt the trailer where the tongue is in the air, wet the bunks, and crank it back on, and as the weight moves forward the trailer will set itself down (with someone assisiting in the lowering). A buddy of mine sprays Pam on his bunks and it sure assists in launching/loading. He has a 1542 Lowe jon.
Captain Ahab
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Sounds good - Still will take at least 4 people to flip the boat over. I have to be careful not to damage the lower unit on the outboard
I have a few friends who "volunteered" coming tomorrow evening to help
Will take pics
I have a few friends who "volunteered" coming tomorrow evening to help
Will take pics
Waterwings
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Can you remove the motor first? That would reduce the weight, and eliminate any possible damage to the motor.
Captain Ahab
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Waterwings said:
Nope - there is no way I can get it off with the boat on it!
We will just flip it and rest it back on the trailer - 4 people can do it easy
I HOPE!
Waterwings
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Hmmm, I'm just guessing that the motor is bolted to the stern. Looking at the pic there appears to be enough room to lay on the ground and loosen and then remove the bolts. Before that I'd place some blocks of wood under the sides of the boat to hold it where it is prior to removing bolts. After that it's a matter of lifting the boat away from the motor; leave the bow on the ground until you clear the motor and flip/roll it in one motion, while someone else drags the motor away from the boat. Just another thought, and trying to save some back pain
pbw
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We have 60 mph winds here cause of that storm....
We just came back from Home Depot. This wind is insanity. At one end of the parking lot, there is a 30 foot retaining wall, dropping down right at the edge. They have a 5 foot double bar guard rail, and a 10 foot chain link fence. Y'all know all those premade barns and storage buildings? Well, they are set up in the row of spaces by the drop off. Well, we roll in, and there are 3 or 4 employees walking around, and shouting to each other. We go in, and they tell us that a couple of the buildings have blown over. The cheap plastic ones have disassembled, and all the pieces are flat up against the fence, and a couple of the 10 by 12 or so single story buildings have blown OVER the 10 foot fence, and came crashing down the other side. The larger buildings used to be 3 feet away from the edge. Now, they are up against this guard rail.
Then, we are trying to load up the lumber, and they have all these stacks of 4 x 6 hardeeboard underneath the dry loading area. These sheets looked as if they were going to lift off at any minute. Then, I have a 16 foot 4 x 4 on my shoulder, and a large piece of the packaging broke off, and came toward me, while I thought I was about to get pounded by a piece of hardeeboard. Now, I am not real maneuverable with a board on my shoulder, so I about had a problem, but luckily I managed to keep on all 2 feet, without really hurting myself.
Then, we are trying to load up the lumber, and they have all these stacks of 4 x 6 hardeeboard underneath the dry loading area. These sheets looked as if they were going to lift off at any minute. Then, I have a 16 foot 4 x 4 on my shoulder, and a large piece of the packaging broke off, and came toward me, while I thought I was about to get pounded by a piece of hardeeboard. Now, I am not real maneuverable with a board on my shoulder, so I about had a problem, but luckily I managed to keep on all 2 feet, without really hurting myself.
Waterwings
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We had some nasty winds like that the night before last. :shock:
Popeye
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Wife and I stopped by the store the other afternoon and noticed it was 50 degrees on her rearview mirror and 20 minutes later when we came out it was freezing rain/sleet and 35 degrees. 2 miles later it was 32 degrees.
Come on cold! Make some more ice on the lakes!
Come on cold! Make some more ice on the lakes!
Captain Ahab
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Thanks to the strong arms and good hearts of Mr. Fish and Mr. Shizzy (Hey Shamoo, should that be Mr. Mr. Fish?) the boat is back on the trailer no worse for the trip!
Some water did get under the cowling on the motor, so I will be spraying CRC after I let it dry all day tomorrow to prevent rust.
A big Thank You to Mr. Fish and Shizzy for their help
Some water did get under the cowling on the motor, so I will be spraying CRC after I let it dry all day tomorrow to prevent rust.
A big Thank You to Mr. Fish and Shizzy for their help
jkbirocz
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Just don't forget the CRC like you forgot to return the straps :lol:
mr.fish
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No problem Dave. It actually worked out well since the mrs. had to do some shopping up your area.
Gamefisher
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Glad you got it done, and sorry I couldn't make it.
Captain Ahab
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jkbirocz said:
Done
and DONE!
