Trailer problem

rjgeorge

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Bought a boat to restore, it is a 1986 Glassport 220 Walkaround. Problem that I discovered is on the trailer. One of the carpeted 2x4's the boat rest's on is missing. Should I not try to lauch then trailer it back up and if not, how do you fix that.
 

jigngrub

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Re: Trailer problem

You should post this in the trailer forum.
 

Bondo

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Re: Trailer problem

Bought a boat to restore, it is a 1986 Glassport 220 Walkaround. Problem that I discovered is on the trailer. One of the carpeted 2x4's the boat rest's on is missing. Should I not try to lauch then trailer it back up and if not, how do you fix that.

Ayuh,... I'd jack up the hull off the trailer, 'n replace the bunk 1st...
 

rjgeorge

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Trailer problem

Trailer problem
Bought a boat to restore, it is a 1986 Glassport 220 Walkaround. Problem that I discovered is on the trailer. One of the carpeted bunks the boat rest's on is missing. Should I not try to lauch it, then trailer it back up and if not, how do you fix that.
 

speedgater

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Re: Trailer problem

About putting it in the water, I am not sure just make sure nothing from the missing bunk or any other part of the trailer would damage the boat.
You will need to remove the boat from the trailer via putting it in the water or with jacks to replace the bunk. And for the bunk you can build your own or buy one already to go and just install it.
 

MH Hawker

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Re: Trailer problem

If you hall it to a launch you risk the gel coat or a hole in the hull but it depends on how close it is and how long the tow , but it is a lot safer to replace the bunk first, but it can be hard to jack up a boat on a trailer, just depends on what sort of hull and what size the boat is, And you towed it back home in the first place I would guess. If the boat has clearance from the bunk mounts I would tape on a good amount of padding on the mounts and use several straps on boat so it cant move or shift around and take a slow drive and then replace the bunk at the launch.in any case because you have towed it home, it sure warents a very close inspection while on the trailer to see if it all ready has hull damage not a lot of fun to launch and find you new boat sinking. Boating is a lot of enjoyment, but it is also a lot of observation and inspection dont know how new it is to you but just noticing something dosnt look quiet right:facepalm, and stopping and taking a close look can and will save you a lot of money not to mention, standing by the side of the road with traffic running by at 80 mph, trying to sort out WTF do I do now, enjoy your boat. :facepalm:
 
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