Painting 23.5 on trailer, how best to 'tip' to get where it sits on the rails

[Lynnie]

Okay, I'm finally back at this and ready to paint, but, I can't get those bolts loose. If I could get them loose then I could lower the bunk, but, alas, I cannot even begin to budge them. Just don't have it folks, nosireee. I think this trailer was manufactured in 96 and they haven't been off there since then, and probably won't be ever again either. I also got out my husband's compressor and the socket set that goes with that thing and that didn't work either. So, I'm back to thinking about how I can tip the boat. Again today I was noticing how nice and wide the underside of the rub rails are....I just need to tip it for a little bit. Other thought is to jack up the trailer on one side, put wooden supports in place, let down the trailer. I'm anxious to get this thing dumped in the water. Beautiful day today here in Indiana, sun, light wind, nice temps.....

Thanks everyone for the info and ideas!
Lynnie

 

[8274xray]

rub rails

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Never let the weight of this boat sit on the rails, The deck is just glued to the hull at that point and it will seperate, it is designed for down pressure only. Look hard at he post here that suggested jacking this with a simple cradle and floor jack. Be sure to loosen the strap and hook, use a fast paint and skinny roller, do the front, then back, just need to get it up a few inches. Have some help (and standby to call 911).

 

[Lynnie]

Thank you 8274xray for the info. So, tipping from the underside of the rub rail is out. Totally out.

Thanks again, Lynnie