When lifting the front use a jack or lift from above,

Posted By: Bob Trail, '74 Venture 25, San Mateo FL
Date: 3/7/08 8:29p.m.

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In Response To: Removing trailer (Big Poppa)

the trailer swing-jack isn't strong enough because the boat isn't nearly balanced once you support the stern. Be sure to firmly cradle the stern support, especially if you plan to support the boat from below. The hull thickness is about 3/16ths inch thick so avoid point stresses; I wouldn't dare lay it on its side, let alone risk its toppling over. Has anyone run one of these up on rocks?

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Boat off trailer -- Pete -- 3/2/08 7:49a.m.

Rent a nearby slip for a weekend. -- Ramblin' Rod s/v SeaQuell - Mac 26D - Georgian Bay, ON -- 3/2/08 2:48p.m.

Search the links, lots of ideas, Be safe. -- dockdog -- 3/3/08 7:03p.m.

If you have your own yard to work in... -- Bob Trail, '74 Venture 25, San Mateo FL -- 3/4/08 12:51p.m.

Toot away! Experience is what we need here. -- dockdog -- 3/6/08 3:53p.m.

thanks -- Pete -- 3/4/08 3:55p.m.

Removing trailer -- Big Poppa -- 3/4/08 9:10p.m.

When lifting the front use a jack or lift from above, -- Bob Trail, '74 Venture 25, San Mateo FL -- 3/7/08 8:29p.m.

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