Getting a boat from stands/blocks on a trailer?

[25thmustang]

Alright so the boats I have been looking at all seem to be on stands or blocks, none come with trailers. This doesn't mean much as after I get it ready it will remain at the marina.

My question is, what is a good method of getting a boat from stands/blocks onto a trailer. I'm talking a 23-27' boat here as well so figure 4000+ lbs.

I will most likely be borrowing a trailer from a friend (roller, not a bunk) so I assume you would jack the front of the boat, get the railer under it, and then work your way back until the weight of the boat is on the trailer, then winch it up?

Any and all comments would be a help.

 

[jeeperman]

Re: Getting a boat from stands/blocks on a trailer?

If the boat is at the marina on blocks, why not have the marina put it on the trailer as they did when they put it on the blocks?

 

[25thmustang]

Re: Getting a boat from stands/blocks on a trailer?

If the boat is at the marina on blocks, why not have the marina put it on the trailer as they did when they put it on the blocks?

I wish it were that easy, the boats have been at peoples homes on blocks and stands. My guess is they were brought there by hydraulic trailers, but having a company move them is getting expensive with gas prices skyrocketing. On top of that I should have free access to an ample trailer, and would hate to have to shell out a lot of money if it's something I can do myself.

 

[captain zac]

Re: Getting a boat from stands/blocks on a trailer?

back the trailer under the boat
jack the trailer up to the boat and off the jacks
lower the trailor

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Getting a boat from stands/blocks on a trailer?

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