Boat Off for Trailer Repair

[Sir reel]

Last Saturday when my partner pulled my trailer up the ramp when we launched, I noticed that one of the bunks was flop'n. As it turned out, I need some work on the trailer in the form of replacing the brackets that the bunks are attached to. Coastal Trailer can do the job without removing the boat but it probably would save me some labor if the trailer were empty. I don't know of any place where I could off load the boat and leave it for a couple of days (if necessary). Does anybody have a (realistic ) suggestion? Boat is a 19' Carolian Skiff.

[wevans]

You can block the back up and lift the front up useing a tree limb and come-a-long

I have a 14 foot tall stand that I use in place of a tree limb "with a 2 ton hoist"

First pull the boat about 2 foot off of the trailer, then position it so that you can pick the front up with a hoist, lower the tongue of the boat as low as you can with the trailer jack, put blocks under the 2 foot that you pulled out, raise the trailer jack "thus lifting the rear of the boat off the trailer and then lift the front of the boat off the trailer with the hoist EZPZ

[Sir reel]

I'm generally pretty fair at visualiz'n something....but I gota say this one has me scratch'n my head. I think I was with ya past the point of lowering the trailer jack ...but then put'n blocks under the 2 foot that is pulled off..(assuming that's the stern pulled back off the trailer) and raising the front up is supposed to raise the back of the boat?? I'm obviously not read'n it the way you wrote it or there's something else that needs ta be wrote... Regardless...I don't have a stand and a hoist or even a comealong to pull the boat 2 ft off the trailer.

[wevans]

The blocks under the back of the boat keeps it from lowering with the trailer, when you raise the front of the trailer "visualize a see-saw with the boat on it" I just tie the stern to a tree and pull forward about two foot ta get the boat back far enough to block it you have to pick the front of the boat up from above in order for the trailer to pull out

[Sir reel]

I think I'm with you now....your pull'n the boat off and then lowering the jack which RAISES the stern. Then place blocks under stern. Then raise trailer jack, place hoist under bow, lift until bow is clear and pull trailer out from under. Place more blocks under bow as a stabilizing factor. Hope for no sever thunder storms before trailer is repaired and back under hull.

[wevans]

[Tidedancer]

I would leave the boat on the trailer. You will not save any money taking it off. In fact the bunks could be moved just a little and they will have to be adjusted when the boat is put back on. Rex, Dan and Charlie work on trailers all the time with boats on them.
BTW. They do great work at a fair price.

[cmccord]

I'm with Tidedancer, but if you feel that you would be better off taking it off, contact Shields Marina and speak with Brett about leaving the boat in a slip for a day or two while you complete some trailer repairs. He has always been very reasonable with me.

[Barhopr]

you can leave it in the water at my place Bud. Leave the keys and the tank full of gas though!

[Jumptrout51]

Back it in the pond directly behind your house.

[RodBow]

You know anyone out at Lk Bradford? MJ has a friend that would probably let you use his beach.

[What a mess]

I would think having the boat on hand when replacing brackets would be good to insure the trailer was adjusted to the boat properly.

[rammerjammer]

leave it on the trailer ,they replaced my runners with no problem, did a good job, fair price

[Sir reel]

I appreciate all the offers and suggestions. Bar Hopr just barely got beat out by those who suggested leaving it on the trailer. And if I took JT's approach... it'd take a team of baby mules and iknownuthin's jeep ta ever get the boat back out. I dropped it off at Coastal on Saturday afternoon. Called em and Dan said he'd stick around till I got there. I've had 2 or 3 jobs done there and I've never been disapointed at the quality of work, price, and customer care that I've received.