Lifting an Aluminum Boat Off the Trailer

[moorpark]

I need to install teflon skid pads on the bunks on my trailer in order to get the boat on and off easier. The problem is, unless I wait until spring and float the boat in the water, I can't get to the bunks to add the skid plates without first raising the boat off the trailer in the garage. The boat is a Sea Nymph 14 1/2 footer with a 9.9 hp.p on the transom, and bedecked with dlooring, a console, etc, so it's a bit heavier than a stripped deep vee. Does anyone have any suggestions or know of a product I can readily procure that will allow me to sling it up enough to remove the bunks, attach the slides and set it back down? I guess I could take it to a marine dealer and use their crane gadget, but they want about fifty bucks to do it and besides, it's below freezing here and my garage is toasty and nearby, etc. Unfortunately, the overhead beams aren't sufficient to support the weight of the boat, so I can't take a change and collapse the roof structure with a more simple winch arrangement. I'd estimate the boat weighs about 800 pounds.<br /><br />------------------

 

[justin]

Re: Lifting an Aluminum Boat Off the Trailer

Pay the 50$ a hospital visit will cost much more.

 

[Geoff]

Re: Lifting an Aluminum Boat Off the Trailer

I have only tried this once and you will need some friends. First, let the tongue of the trailer off of its support and settle it on the ground. Then, using jack stands or cement blocks, support the rear of the boat. Get a couple of buddies for this next step. Lift the tongue back on to it's support and using jack stands or cement blocks support the front of the boat. Your trailer should easily, well... Some what easily move out. I have a 17 runabout that is about your weight and this worked when I had to replace my runners. Or, just pay $50.<br />Good luck.

 

[Navigator]

Re: Lifting an Aluminum Boat Off the Trailer

I had this similar problem with an old bayliner I had (1600 lbs). What I did was simply get several four by four posts and place them vertically along side the boat.<br />I anchored them to the beams in the ceiling with a bolt to keep them from falling over.<br />I then simply anchored a strap to the top of one post, under the transom, them to a come-along anchored to the top of the other post. I placed a 2x4 between both posts so they wouldnt put any stress on the ceiling rafters. With this arrangement I was able to easily lift the boat off the trailer while I worked on it. It took all of 15 minutes to build and disassemble.<br /><br />Hope this can give you some ideas. <br /><br />------------------

 

[mike-n-ike]

Re: Lifting an Aluminum Boat Off the Trailer

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