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SEAN
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Initially Posted - 05/07/2005 : 02:08:14

Has anyone tryed to lift a WK off there trailer a couple of inches to bottom paint ? I bought two stands for the back , I will try to block the front.
I`m wondering to block closer to the nose or the Keal ?
were goinging to jack the trailer place the stands under the boat ,then lower the trailer .then the front same way.
I live in CT they want 500 to paint and drop it in the water 300 to raise the mass {that dont include paint)
some yards dont want you to raise the mass your self, and cheaper yards are booked till middel of june.
If theres any advise,it would help thanks

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coldducks
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Response Posted - 05/07/2005 : 08:18:46

welcome,
we winter store in the marina where we slip. we are on jack stands in the yard. there are a few boats on trailers. most of us owners paint the bottoms ourselves. and have the yard put us in the water. we all paint around the jack stands (or the trailer where the boat sits) we leave some paint in the can and a small brush. when the yard is ready to launch, they lift the boat and they will paint the spots that we could not get at. in your case, if you paint the bottom at home and then trailer it to the marina, when they lift the boat off the trailer, you could quickly paint where you could not get at. i am sure that it would cost you less to just have them lauch the boat instead of having them paint the bottom too. we have not raised our mast ourselves, but there are many on this forum that could give you advice on how to do that.try posting a topic on raising the mast. if you could coordinate getting your boat to the marina and raise the mast yourself on the day they are able to launch it for you, it should be less expensive. good luck.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 05/08/2005 : 08:07:14

You bought a trailerable boat, even the WK is easy to ramp launch. Most people with trailerable boats put their mast up in the parking lot close to the ramp. There are always people around to help; it is no big deal. I can't imagine why you would consider having the marina involved in any of it unless you cannot find a public ramp. If you have pads like this one you can just drop one pad at a time. You could also have a bow roller added to your trailer and let the front rest on it.

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SEAN
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Response Posted - 05/08/2005 : 09:03:25

Thanks guys,
Ya I Have the the same trailer.The mast raising I Know a guy that works at Hunter he has done there boats, he said it looks simple to launch.
And I tryed raising the boat too. I cranked the front wheel on trailer all the way up .Then I made a tempet with card board of the boat about two foot stern of the nose.
cut two 2x12 for the nose to sit in .And added one 2x4 on each side for stabilty ,nailed it all together (I need a crane for this bord). Six cement blocks on each side, iput the bord across with a piece rubber over the cut.and lowerd that front wheel on trailer.
Then I Went to the back with too car jacks (3 ton)under the rear pads and raised it evenly both sides about eight inches.I will put boat stands under the boat and lower the trailer .I am waiting for boat stands from west marine they said monday morning . So I put two block under the trailer so I am ready . But I can see allready this is going to work fine plenty of room to paint keal too , I beat I can get under the wing keal with roller not my hand just incase !
now I have a system I bet it will take 40 min to get it up ,
maybe I should name the boat Viagra !

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Turk
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Response Posted - 05/09/2005 : 23:29:00

You can drop a pad on this trailer without the boat shifting? Or are you talking adding a jack stand on the side you drop?

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fhopper@mac.com
 You bought a trailerable boat, even the WK is easy to ramp launch. Most people with trailerable boats put their mast up in the parking lot close to the ramp. There are always people around to help; it is no big deal. I can't imagine why you would consider having the marina involved in any of it unless you cannot find a public ramp. If you have pads like this one you can just drop one pad at a time. You could also have a bow roller added to your trailer and let the front rest on it.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 05/10/2005 : 11:52:53

People do it to boats on trailers all the time. I used to drop the entire side of my trailer on a Spirit 23 with a shoal keel. I simply parked my car out to the side and ran ropes to it for insurance. It never moved. Why not ask this question on the general forum and see what people say.

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Turk
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Response Posted - 05/10/2005 : 21:04:26

I guess your right! It does have the keel to balance on. Safety line would be for peace of mind. Hmmmm - guess I'll try it next winter when I do the bottom.

Turk

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fhopper@mac.com
 People do it to boats on trailers all the time. I used to drop the entire side of my trailer on a Spirit 23 with a shoal keel. I simply parked my car out to the side and ran ropes to it for insurance. It never moved. Why not ask this question on the general forum and see what people say.
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Dkn420
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Response Posted - 05/11/2005 : 10:38:22

Great input Frank...that saves one considerable cash compared to having the bottom painted by Marina or repair folks...Dan #747

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SEAN
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Response Posted - 05/13/2005 : 08:46:33

The pads on the trailer were all the way down, So I had to lift the boat. I put two boat stands at the stern of the boat (both sides)It worked out great .We launched wednesday all went smooth.
we sailed twice so far , The furler is is jamming up looks like the swivel on top is not right .

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