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[BigTerp]

I have the same problem with my keel hitting the trailer when loading/unloading. I have some pieces of UHMW I plan to screw to the trailer frame in that spot. It will definitely still hit, but I'm hoping the UHMW will allow it to slide right off. Just need to get around to doing it!!

 

[onthewater102]

I've got keel rollers on the trailer where any possible contact could be made to avoid that exact issue.

https://www.amazon.com/Tie-Down-86279-Bracket-Assembly/dp/B001GJ7A5W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467920347&sr=8-2&keywords=boat+roller

 

[huntinfool]

The only problem with the rollers is the boat will start eating into the roller when it rides on it. I've got the rollers at work and I could have gone that route, but raising the bunks has eliminated the contact. Now that that had been eliminated, the boat should load just fine.
Time will tell.

I don't know what UHMW is, but if it's like a slick stick, they do work good.

So in order for me to add those brackets and raise the bunks here is how I did it.

This the trailer as high as I could. Then put jack stands under the boat and lower the trailer. Boat is now off the bunks, and easy to work on it.
No special tools needed. I used some boards between the boat and jack stand.
Hope this helps.

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[huntinfool]

Well, I've been working on my boat getting it ready for a 5 day fishing trip over 6 hours away.

Today, my 5 month old jack plate quit working.

Checked all the wiring, the switch was bad, so I changed it out and I'm getting power in both directions, but no movement of the plate. Tried sending power direct, nothing. So apparently the motor is not working.

Awesome!

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[onthewater102]

I wasn't clear - I have a roller on the frame cross support that is forward of the bunks and liable to be struck by the keel only when loading/unloading and is not in contact with the boat while trailering.

 

[huntinfool]

I wasn't clear - I have a roller on the frame cross support that is forward of the bunks and liable to be struck by the keel only when loading/unloading and is not in contact with the boat while trailering.

Ahhh!

My bunks aren't that high, so the keel hits while on the bunks. Hence it would rest on the roller.
Been so busy that I haven't had time to test it out. But I feel the raised bunk ends will work great.

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[BigTerp]

I attempted to get to the spot on my trailer last night to attach the UHMW. Failure. Couldn't figure out a way to get the boat out of the way enough. Fishing tomorrow morning so I'll get them on while the boats in the water. Went catfishing over the weekend and had my buddy "power brake" the boat off the trailer. It hit the trailer hard enough it took a little chunk out of the keel guard. Need to get this issue resolved!!

 

[huntinfool]

My trolling motor has been on and off in the low speed. Sometimes it works, sometimes no. So I went and bought another trolling motor that was basically like mine, just with a shorter shaft and was converted to a transom mount. So, today I took mine off ( which was working perfectly today) and put the two together and make one.

I didn't think about pictures until I was almost done.
Here is what I did get.

My trolling motor had the new style housing, but the other one I bought had the old style. It was faded bad so I decided to paint it. Hopefully this will last a while. I've still got parts left over if it fails down the road.

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[huntinfool]

Well, I have the motor hanging, hope to get the jack plate motor changed out.

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[huntinfool]

Look what showed up at our shop. This thing is sweet!

It's a Scandy White. Apparently out of FL.

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[huntinfool]

I got the new jack plate motor installed. Hopefully I'll be good to go. Trolling motor is rebuilt. Water is peeing well from the weep hole.
I have the large hole in front fixed.
I need to reposition the top pad of the seat that I just had reupholstered. The new bottom is a bit thicker and it is hard to open and close.
4 more days!

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[huntinfool]

Wired in a switch for the LED lights I mounted up front. Should be able to haul butt in the dark.
Place I want to fish is 18+ miles from the launch. 18 to the mouth and I believe another 2 to the hole. Then.... Back.

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[BigTerp]

Looking good.

What driving lights did you go with? I have 2 HID and an LED light bar. PLENTY of light, but foggy mornings make it tough running in the dark. Usually only a problem during waterfowl season though. Summer time there isn't the fog on the river like there is in the fall/winter.

 

[huntinfool]

Looking good.

What driving lights did you go with? I have 2 HID and an LED light bar. PLENTY of light, but foggy mornings make it tough running in the dark. Usually only a problem during waterfowl season though. Summer time there isn't the fog on the river like there is in the fall/winter.

It's just a pair of LED work lights we sell here at work. They are more of a wide pattern, not a long throw, which in the river is perfect. I have yet to try them in open water.

Couple hours and I'll be heading down there for 5 days.

I'll try and keep y'all updated.

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[huntinfool]

Caught some trout and a few reds. Had a great first day. Back at it here in a few.
Some random pics and some yard art....

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[BigTerp]

:beer:

 

[huntinfool]

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[hunterguy86]

Nice boat!

Where did you end up mounting the transducer for the new fish finder a few pages back? Transom mount?


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[huntinfool]

Nice boat!

Where did you end up mounting the transducer for the new fish finder a few pages back? Transom mount?


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Yes sir. I mounted it just inside the sponsons.

You can see the wire going down right next to the sponson.

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[huntinfool]

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