I am new owner of used 22' MacGregor currently on trailer. Is it safe (for the boat and me) to work on the deck and cabin while boat is on trailer? bbgear
safe to work on trailered boat?
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I have a 22' Catalina and have done much work aboard while the boat has been on the trailer. I have taken several precautions and, to date, have had no problems.
My list of precautions includes:
My boat is stored on the trailer in my yard. I have poured concrete "footers" 18"x26"x12" under where the rear wheels and front jack stand will rest.
I have supported the trailer frame under the front cross support using railroad timbers and solid concrete bricks. I use the front jack stand to raise the trailer to accept the supports, then lower the stand.
I always block the rear wheels before going aboard to work.
As I mentioned, I have had no trouble using these precautions and would be interested in reading the thoughts and ideas of others.
I do it all the time, but I have a tandem axle trailer and support the back of the boat. With the rear overhang you can get into a balancing act, especially with a single axle trailer.
Just put a block under the cross member and raise the tongue til it touches. My dad and grandson were in the cockpit mast-up today. The boat tilted when I came back to join them. It didn't startle me but the look on their faces, priceless. 
That's all I've ever done, put jack stands or blocks at the rear to keep it from tipping.
It's safe, the trailer is plenty stable if you block it up
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It's safe, the trailer is plenty stable if you block it up
ken.
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I have seen a number of trailers with a tounge jack mounted at the back of the trailer frame usually on one side or the other.
Be careful not to put too much tension on either jack as you can bend your trailer. It is built to support the load at the axles not on either end.
I have seen a number of trailers with a tounge jack mounted at the back of the trailer frame usually on one side or the other.
Be careful not to put too much tension on either jack as you can bend your trailer. It is built to support the load at the axles not on either end.
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