Trailerable Boat from Stands to Your Trailer?

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Muscongus

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Apr 6, 2013
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Bristol B24 Friendship, Me
I am considering picking up a trailerable boat that needs work. Right now, it is on stands. I have a trailer that can haul it.

Is there a way to transfer it from stands to my trailer in the owner's back yard?

It is a 22' boat from the '70's.

Thanks in advance and fair winds!

Dan
 
THECUSCUS

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Sep 25, 2008
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Macgregor & Island Packet VENTURE 25 & IP-38 NORTH EAST, MD
Support the back of the boat, build an "A" frame setup to lift the front and roll the trailer under. Just make sure you make the "A" wide enough for the trailer to fit in between.

 
davisr

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Apr 16, 2012
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Ericson 25 Charleston
THECUSCUS said:
Support the back of the boat, build an "A" frame setup to lift the front and roll the trailer under. Just make sure you make the "A" wide enough for the trailer to fit in between.

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Thecuscus,

Clever idea. What is the weight of the boat in your picture, and how did you determine that the material would bear this load?

Thanks,
Roscoe
 
THECUSCUS

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Sep 25, 2008
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Macgregor & Island Packet VENTURE 25 & IP-38 NORTH EAST, MD
Roscoe,
The boats a Macgregor 25, listed at 2100lbs. The stern is supported, so we're not actually lifting that much weight. We didn't do any actuall material strength analysis, but used our gut feelings from previous lifting experiences. Spread the load as much as possible, go slow, and hold your breath. If in doubt, use a bigger piece of lumber.
 
MrUnix

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Mar 24, 2010
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Hunter 23 Gainesville, FL
You may be able to get a trailer under the boat simply by some creative repositioning of the stands and the use of a hydraulic jack. Hard to say without seeing the situation in person, but should not be that difficult.

Cheers,
Brad
 
Dean_Wilson

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Jun 22, 2010
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Bombardier 4.8, Alberg 22 (1/3) 0 Saint John
call a local crane outfit. I got a price of $125.00 to lift mine onto a trailer (22ft, 3200lbs).
 
tkanzler

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Sep 5, 2007
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MacGregor 26X Rochester
For such a light boat, a wrecker with telescopic boom could easily handle it.

But you could certainly block it and back the trailer under it, jack and move the blocking, back some more, and so on. As long as the stern is well blocked, including and especially against rolling, and the trailer won't go all the way to the stern, it would be quite safe, as the trailer will support it if you mess up. Of course, never put body parts between the load and a hard place, but that goes for any lifting operation.

The gantry thecuscus made would also be a nice way to lift it, and though it will take longer to assemble, the operation at the site will go quicker than jacking and blocking.
 
rgranger

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Jan 19, 2010
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Hobie 16 & Rhodes 22 Skeeter Charleston
You don't need a crane. I have a 4400 lb boat on blocks right now that I took off of my trailer... and I'm putting it back on this afternoon. Three jacks, a bunch of blocks and some patience. Move the trailer in as far as you can, jack up the boat, move the blocks a bit, set it back down on the blocks, move the trailer a bit more,.... repeat. It is slow but in a few hours you will have your boat on the trailer.
 
M

Muscongus

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Apr 6, 2013
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Bristol B24 Friendship, Me
Thanks everyone,

I'll make plans to get it on my trailer and bring her home. I'll bring some extra hands and take photos.
 
M

Muscongus

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Apr 6, 2013
25
Bristol B24 Friendship, Me
Thanks Trinkka!

I am going to be picking up the boat in the next couple of weeks and the link you sent will be a great help.
 
M

Muscongus

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Apr 6, 2013
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Bristol B24 Friendship, Me
I just went and saw the boat. The neighbor is a contractor with a big forklift who is willing to help get it loaded. That should make supporting the bow pretty easy.

You know, I love an adventure.
 
Justin_NSA

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Jul 7, 2004
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Hunter 30T Cheney, KS
Muscongus said:
I just went and saw the boat. The neighbor is a contractor with a big forklift who is willing to help get it loaded. That should make supporting the bow pretty easy.

You know, I love an adventure.
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Take some pics!!
 
Joe11688

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Jan 24, 2005
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Oday 222 Dighton, Ma.
Muscongus said:
Thanks Trinkka!

I am going to be picking up the boat in the next couple of weeks and the link you sent will be a great help.
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My pleasure! Just lighten the boat as much as possible and take your time.
Good Luck!

Joe
 
Spence

Spence

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Sep 29, 2013
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Sloop Halman 20 Marina
Yes. Dig two 4ft holes spaced 11ft apart. Place a 6X6X16 beam in each hole. Cement these in about half way, then fill with stones. Bracket a ridge pole across the top. Fasten 4 diagonal cables, two to the top of each pole, with the other ends attached to the center of dead heads(logs buried horizontally in pits.) Put turn buckles on these cables and tighten. Use a chain hoist in the center and lift away. You can even rent it out for boat loading. If you want it temporarily, simple chain saw it down, which seems to be a waste of time, meanwhile make a kiddie swing to make the missus happy.
 
Gubb

Gubb

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Oct 6, 2013
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C&C 30 Lake Erie
THECUSCUS said:
Support the back of the boat, build an "A" frame setup to lift the front and roll the trailer under. Just make sure you make the "A" wide enough for the trailer to fit in between.
Made a system that's a little easier to use. About an hour to load or unload.
Boat is just about 5000lbs.
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