Repairs to bow and adding keel shield

[sirtweek]

I read some posts about how to block the transom to raise the boat up.

I wanted to know if it would be safer to use jack stands on the trailer itself to raise it up 4-8".

I have some spots on the bow and unerneath the hull that need repairs with marine tex and then paint. Lastly I have a keel shield to put down the center to protect from future damage.

Since I will be under the boat I want to make sure that it is safe, blocking the boat seems somewhat unsafe considering I would inexperienced with that. I have jack stands and have used once before to hold the trailer while I went and had one of the tires fixed.

If using jack stands is not a safe alternative than I will just squeeze undernearth.

Would rather we safe and uncomfortable than another stain on my driveway.

 

[jaxnjil]

Re: Repairs to bow and adding keel shield

if i were doing it i would jack up wheels and block and chock under them. then block under jack and hich.
then install jack stands around corners for safty.
this should give you a two point system all around trailer so if any one fails you have back up.i wouldnt trust jack stands alone

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Repairs to bow and adding keel shield

you are you going to work around the rollers? how far back is the keel shield going.

 

[sirtweek]

Re: Repairs to bow and adding keel shield

I am pretty sure I have enough clearance around the rollers.The repairs are just to the keel , both near the bow and under closer to the stern.

I have the 7' keel shield, have not measured for placement yet.

thanks jax