Finally launched my Catalina 22 today (had to re-core the cabin top). Unfortunately, I destroyed a wheel bearing on the way to the boat launch. The launch is only a 15 minute drive from the house. Didn't notice anything weird (noise, etc) until we were pretty much at the launch. Decided to get the boat off of the trailer (we keep it on a mooring) since we had people with us to help, etc.
Now I need to figure out what to do about the trailer. It's still at the launch (not in the way, but it can't stay there). I can't find any markings on it for a manufacturer, etc. I'm sure it used to have some, but neither I nor the PO could find any when I bought the boat. Take the tire off, pull what remains of the bearings out and take them to an auto parts store? No trailer stores around, but a kind person at the boat launch mentioned that the local auto parts store had a lot of trailer bearings in-stock.
Now I need to figure out what to do about the trailer. It's still at the launch (not in the way, but it can't stay there). I can't find any markings on it for a manufacturer, etc. I'm sure it used to have some, but neither I nor the PO could find any when I bought the boat. Take the tire off, pull what remains of the bearings out and take them to an auto parts store? No trailer stores around, but a kind person at the boat launch mentioned that the local auto parts store had a lot of trailer bearings in-stock.
