The bunks on the trailer for my '64 Silverline 16 foot bowrider, with a Johnson 85HP OB on it, should have been replaced about a decade ago...it's yet another one of those things that I want to address before getting it in the water this year.
I've been watching a bunch of videos and reading threads about getting a bunch of blocks and hull stands, but they all seem to be showing much bigger boats, like boats with cabins in them, which I would imagine weigh considerably more than my Silverline. I also live outside of the Phoenix area in the open desert, with the only solid ground being the concrete slab under the house, so moving jacks and hoists out there isn't exactly an easy task. I'm also seeing a bunch of pictures where people have blocked hulls incorrectly, and managed to punch right through the hull.
I've read a few forum threads where people talk about literally just dumping the boat off the trailer onto the ground, then winching it back up on to the trailer. Seems simple enough, though I'm not entirely sure putting that kind of strain on the bow eye or cleats would be a great idea either, though having the whole thing sitting on the ground seems to be a better idea than possibly punching through the hull. I do have a tilt trailer if it matters for this. Or, maybe I'm just overthinking all of this too, lol.
Also, putting it in the water isn't necessarily a good option for me, as there is only one small lake nearby, and I'm not sure I'd feel safe leaving it there for a week while I address other issues on the trailer.
I've been watching a bunch of videos and reading threads about getting a bunch of blocks and hull stands, but they all seem to be showing much bigger boats, like boats with cabins in them, which I would imagine weigh considerably more than my Silverline. I also live outside of the Phoenix area in the open desert, with the only solid ground being the concrete slab under the house, so moving jacks and hoists out there isn't exactly an easy task. I'm also seeing a bunch of pictures where people have blocked hulls incorrectly, and managed to punch right through the hull.
I've read a few forum threads where people talk about literally just dumping the boat off the trailer onto the ground, then winching it back up on to the trailer. Seems simple enough, though I'm not entirely sure putting that kind of strain on the bow eye or cleats would be a great idea either, though having the whole thing sitting on the ground seems to be a better idea than possibly punching through the hull. I do have a tilt trailer if it matters for this. Or, maybe I'm just overthinking all of this too, lol.
Also, putting it in the water isn't necessarily a good option for me, as there is only one small lake nearby, and I'm not sure I'd feel safe leaving it there for a week while I address other issues on the trailer.
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