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georgiaboater
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Initially Posted - 05/27/2006 :  22:18:55  Show Profile
Well, I think it's that time again....replacing the ole swing keel cable.

Guess this is a procedural question.

Since last changing out the cable, I have lowered the rollers on my trailrite trailer once and am considering doing it again to make the boat more trailerable and even easier to launch...only thing is, I can no long see the cable connection on the keel!
So, how do I now most readily change out the cable without having to pay the boat yard to put my boat on stands, or temporarily raising the rollers on the trailer..I don't have an air impact wrench..yuck.....besides this would make it very hard to pull my boat out where it is currently slipped.


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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 05/27/2006 :  22:53:05  Show Profile
I lifted mine using 2 bottle jacks (appropriately sized) and some blocking.

On each side, put a bottle jack on the trailer frame under the forward end of the tubing that carries the aft roller sets. Block appropriately.

Jacking upwards lifts the front end of the roller frames and pivots the entire assembly to the rear. You may want to slightly loosen the big bolts that hold the main supports to the frame... but as I recall, mine pivoted without doing that.

If you want to lift very high (so the front end of tubing frames are above the horizontal), be very careful as the angle of the jacks to the tubing will change and they could slip. I used a third jack as a temporary support and re-arranged the primary jack for better stability.

Before getting under the boat, I cut a couple 4X4's to length and used them as safety blocks under the front end of the roller frames. You should do the same. Never trust a hydraulic jack with your life or limb. Always use wooden or other blocks to avoid steel-on-steel... it can be very slippery.

If you're confused by the text, PM me and I will send you a photo.

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