I have read some of the posts on trailers and the extension bars. I purchased a Triad trailer for my O'Day 23 and it came with an 8 ft extension. I use the trailer twice a year - to launch and to retrieve at each end of the season. My extension slides into another hollow tube. It is painted and yes it does "rust" but I clean it with a wire brush and give it a coat every other year and so far it lasts.
My biggest problem is that the extension no longer fits into its storage tube because it has a small bow in it. I now lay it on the trailer and tie it down with some straps. It is very secure.
However my question is about launching and recovery. I use the extension bar and - based on receomendations of fiends who should know - I lower the jack so that the wheel is just touching the ground. It was suggested that I do this so that the extension is supported and to stop the bouncing as we haul the boat out.
What do you think about this? What is the right procedure when hauling the boat in or out?
I ask becuase, 2 years in a row, the trailr jack has "bent" the lower section about half way between the wheel and the trailer frame. I am usually on the boat so I cannot see what is happeneing. ANy suggestions about the correct way to launch which will save me the cost of replacing the trailer stand again would be appreciated.
Thank you for your ideas and suggestions
James
My biggest problem is that the extension no longer fits into its storage tube because it has a small bow in it. I now lay it on the trailer and tie it down with some straps. It is very secure.
However my question is about launching and recovery. I use the extension bar and - based on receomendations of fiends who should know - I lower the jack so that the wheel is just touching the ground. It was suggested that I do this so that the extension is supported and to stop the bouncing as we haul the boat out.
What do you think about this? What is the right procedure when hauling the boat in or out?
I ask becuase, 2 years in a row, the trailr jack has "bent" the lower section about half way between the wheel and the trailer frame. I am usually on the boat so I cannot see what is happeneing. ANy suggestions about the correct way to launch which will save me the cost of replacing the trailer stand again would be appreciated.
Thank you for your ideas and suggestions
James