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tblanco
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Initially Posted - 06/12/2002 :  01:32:04  Show Profile
I'm going to convert a recently purchased motor boat trailer into a trailer for my swing keel 25ft.

Although I have a general idea of what it might end up looking like, it would be nice to have something to compare it to.

Anyone out there have any photos of such a trailer with and without the boat on it <img src=icon_smile_blush.gif border=0 align=middle>. It would really help specially with regards to bunk placement!

I've decided to use bunks instead of rollers, several factors have led me to this decision ; expense, salt water, maintenance and
being new to all this, playing it safe. (i.e. rookie)

I would like to publicly thank Gary Bruner for providing me with some trailer measurements and great tips!

Lived in Washington State for three years many years ago and the people there were good people. Thanks Gary!

Anyway, I hope someone has a few photos they might want to share with me or perhaps point me to where I might find them.

Thank you all in advance...
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frich
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Response Posted - 06/12/2002 :  07:46:37  Show Profile  Visit frich's Homepage
On my 84 swing keel i purchased last summer the previous owner converted a tandem wheel load-Rite, stinkpot trailer for the boat.

Basically he used "U" bolts to secure a cradle he had fabricated (i assume)to the trailer. He then welded on an angle supports from the (4) vertical posts of the cradle on angle down to the trailer.

Unfortunately I do not have a digital camera,but i can mail photos to you. Or if you are close to Patchogue, Long Island your welcome to come by the marina.

Frank Rich
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 06/12/2002 :  13:24:50  Show Profile
Hi there, and welcome to the Forum!

I also have a swing keel, and I have an EZ Load trailer with rollers. Each bank of rollers pivots in the middle, and there are eight rollers on each end of the bank. I don't know if these photos of the roller placement will help, but I suppose they can't hurt. I have two other photos that I can send you, but I'll have to scan them first ... please let me know if you'd like to see them, too.

These photos aren't the best ... I took them right after I bought the boat and hauled it home so I would have some "before" and "after" photos. Since I'm not concerned with the trailer (it is already made and adjusted for my swing keel), the photos don't show a whole lot of where/how the rollers are mounted ... but maybe they'll be of some help to you anyway.

BTW, you probably already know this, the keel should be lowered to rest against a crossbar or axle when you are trailering your boat to avoid putting strain on the keel cable and winch. Trust me, I learned the hard way when I was replacing the keel cable and turning ball that that 1500 pound keel demands respect ('got to do some rebuilding on my companionway steps thanks to a stupid move on my part ... but that's another story).

Anyway, here are the two photos I have right now ... let me know if you want me to scan the other two:

<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2d833b3127cce9e10447bd0110000001410" border=0>
<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2dc02b3127cce9ceb881d206e0000005410" border=0>

Good luck!

Buzz Maring, C-25 SK/SR #68, "Freya"
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JesseSmith
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Response Posted - 06/20/2002 :  09:52:37  Show Profile
My trailer is sitting in my yard. I have a digital camera and can send you a picture. I do not know how to post a picture to this site. If you want pictures and possibly some measurements, email me at Jesse.Smith@usm.edu
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