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britinusa
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Initially Posted - 09/05/2005 :  08:17:43  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Just a heads up on using the trailer jack while performing a tow rope recovery.
Yesterday we pulled JD out on the shallow ramps at Black Point. I didn't lower the jack to it's minimum necessary for the hitch bar to clear the ramp surface.
Result - Hit a crack in the ramp, and collapse! The Trailer Jack Stand buckled. It's Dead.

I'll add a pic later.

So if you do use your trailer jack during towrope launch/recover, make sure it is lowered as much as possible. We're heading out to buy a new jack and look for a 5th wheel fitting!


(The good news was that the boat at the next ramp had a bunch of guys on it. They came over and we literally lifted the trailer hitch onto the car towing ball. Mean power!)
Joint Decision. (Sold)
PO C250WB 2005 Sail # 841.


Moved up to C34 Eximius

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atgep
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Response Posted - 09/05/2005 :  09:15:18  Show Profile
I use a launching wheel to help get 'er down the ramp.

http://www.geocities.com/atgep/trailermods.html

There was a thread on this earlier in the year.
http://catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9046

It is also important to remember to keep a Jack in the truck to help with life's little emergencies.

Tom.
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