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cherubini27
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Initially Posted - 11/03/2010 : 13:06:08

Hello to all,
And coming from a hunter guy ,you have one great site here.My question is-that i have a older EZ-loader tandem that was a motorboat config.I have stretched and added a third axle.I also had to build the elevated roller bunks to get the height i need for a shoal keel h27 19"keel(dove under and measured,)by doing this I was wondering if any one has pictures of their EZ-loaders loaded or empty so I can get ideas on how to fabricate the keel skid or roller bed and of the tounge extension.I searched to no avail but in the pics I have seen the extension dosen't seem to have any mount brackets on the rear or hitch ball on the beam.any ideas?Here's a pic of what I am dealing with.http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/keystone23t/Mobile%20Uploads/mms_picture.jpg

Edited by - cherubini27 on 01/31/2011 18:27:29

Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 11/03/2010 : 13:34:38

On my EZ Loader trailer, when my fin keel boat was initially loaded onto the rollers, nothing supported the keel. After it was in place, a support device was raised up to support the weight of the keel. The support bar extended laterally between the trailer's main structural members, and it was raised and lowered on long bolts. In the center of the bar was a long rubber roller, and the keel rested on that roller. I don't think the roller was really necessary, except to provide a soft surface to prevent the keel and fairing material from being skinned occasionally.

Edited by - Steve Milby on 11/03/2010 13:38:28

cherubini27
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Response Posted - 11/05/2010 : 16:19:01

Alright I think I might have a setup that would work,not 100% sure yet,but I think it looks promising.Mocked up the extension bracketed to the side of the trailer,looks like easy access and out of the way.The extension would clip on with the two plates straddling the tongue box with 2-9/16 grade 8's.a 2-5/16 ball will be located about 2 feet or so foward of the plates.A lockover chain will go around the trailer tongue to prevent a pop-out.But now I am stumped on the keel rollers.The H27 shoal keel is at its thickest at the bottom(12" wide)then tapers up so the keel rest has to be fairly wide.I have this setup I was want you guys to give input on.The rollers would protrude 1 inch over the flat section of plate in theory allowing some roller assistance but when the boat levels out during haulout flat pressure would squish the rollers enough to let the keel rest on the aluminium,kinda like a pneumatic bumper jack.adjustable plates 2 sections,between the crossmembers with adjustments 4" up or down.Any thoughts?Not worth it?Its all mocked up right now.http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/keystone23t/Mobile%20Uploads/mms_picture-2.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/keystone23t/Mobile%20Uploads/mms_picture-1.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/keystone23t/Mobile%20Uploads/mms_picture-3.jpg

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SEAN
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Response Posted - 11/06/2010 : 04:53:43

looks good ...i would add some 45* materail , to the upright supports so they dont bend ..front and back on all of them .

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 11/06/2010 : 05:01:31

I have heard that a tri-axle makes for very difficult low speed turns and a lot of rubbing on the tires. Also, I don't see any brake lines from the controller back to the axles - have you converted to electric, and if so, how many axles have brakes? Finally, is this trailer for your hunter or a C-25? The hunter is considerably heavier may require stronger axles than our setup (prolly why you put on the third axle??)

When we were shopping I was really impressed with the cherubini setup in the hunters. They look to be a nice boat.

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cherubini27
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Response Posted - 11/06/2010 : 09:14:55

All axles are brake,or will be,have 6 10"tie down backplate kits need 2 more drums.controller was long gone when I bought the trailer.The boat Is a hunter 27 cherubini was loking at cat27's but they didnt have the headroom of a hunter nice boat though.7000 lbs. 3"3" draft 3200lbs keel weight.Tri axle a must,dont turn alot live 1.5 miles from ramp 2 right turns.not far from hwy.The uprights have supports (look at 3 picture middle support.)Just havent welded the right one yet.How come the cat25's dont have any?It seems that all it is with them is two plates of aluminum with two bolts,are they supposed to pivot?

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cherubini27
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Response Posted - 01/31/2011 : 18:21:47

more pics more work to be done.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/keystone23t/Mobile%20Uploads/0128110640.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/keystone23t/Mobile%20Uploads/mms_picture-4.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/keystone23t/Mobile%20Uploads/mms_picture-6.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/keystone23t/Mobile%20Uploads/mms_picture-5.jpg

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 01/31/2011 : 20:00:52

It looks like you've done a great job fixing up that trailer. That's the first time I've seen an extension bar with 4 wheels, usually see just 2 wheels. I'm impressed!

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