Seriously wish I could have captured the eyes wide open stares that I got from folks driving by this weekend
Wanted to post a brief note for those using or wanting to use boat stands as a means to remove the trailer or significantly raise the boat from the trailer. I used 5 total boat stands: 2 for the stern, 2 on either side of the leading edge of the keel pocket and one on the bow. Despite the look -- the stability was great, allowed me to get in the cockpit and work and best of all was the timing. I was able to completely remove the trailer by myself in about an hour ( and I took my time to be cautious), and reinsertion of the trailer was even less time. (probably because I had figured out the routine).
For those without a lift (me included), I use a 4x6x8 across two boat stands and use them as a jack to clear the bunk boards-- trailer slides out from there with a small mid trailer lift when the trailer tires reach the stands. I swap the beam for the Keel Support and then add the bow support.
I made some caps for the boat stand that would give me a better grab on the beam and would not allow for any slipping by the beam relative to the stand tops.
I have the added challenge due to HOA restrictions that I cannot leave her this way for more than a weekend-- Everytime I need access I have to have a relatively quick way of getting the trailer gone... my work done... and put everything back in the storage yard a block away.
Wanted to post a brief note for those using or wanting to use boat stands as a means to remove the trailer or significantly raise the boat from the trailer. I used 5 total boat stands: 2 for the stern, 2 on either side of the leading edge of the keel pocket and one on the bow. Despite the look -- the stability was great, allowed me to get in the cockpit and work and best of all was the timing. I was able to completely remove the trailer by myself in about an hour ( and I took my time to be cautious), and reinsertion of the trailer was even less time. (probably because I had figured out the routine).
For those without a lift (me included), I use a 4x6x8 across two boat stands and use them as a jack to clear the bunk boards-- trailer slides out from there with a small mid trailer lift when the trailer tires reach the stands. I swap the beam for the Keel Support and then add the bow support.
I made some caps for the boat stand that would give me a better grab on the beam and would not allow for any slipping by the beam relative to the stand tops.
I have the added challenge due to HOA restrictions that I cannot leave her this way for more than a weekend-- Everytime I need access I have to have a relatively quick way of getting the trailer gone... my work done... and put everything back in the storage yard a block away.