I did this years ago with an 18' Hydra Sport. I lowered the front and built a crib in the back in the center in a flat part of the boat hull. I jacked it up as high as I could with the trailer jack. I had already built an a-frame, like you would for a swing, placed a nylon strap under the bottom and attached the nylon strap to the a-frame about 3/4's from the back of the boat. I then lowered the boat and cradled it in the nylon strap. I then was able to hook up the trailer and pull it out from under the boat. I've done this twice on two different boats. The Hydro Sport to repair the trailer and a 20-foot Procraft to do some fiberglass work to the bottom. I have to remove the Procraft again soon to do trailer repair on it. It works out very well.
That’s a great way of doing it! I originally wanted to build a frame for it but I just don’t have the time. I have a project coming up soon I might have to do what you did to get it off the trailer.
To take a boat off a trailer. Put two old tyres on the ground near the stern. Pull the boat back on the trailer until the stern starts to drop. (hold the bow on the winch cable). Position the tyres so the stern will land on them. Slowly pull the trailer forward, or drive forward with a car. When the bow starts to drop off the trailer, put an old tyre under the keel at the bow. Pull the trailer out and the boat is unloaded. To put the boat back on the trailer, wheel it up to the bow and winch it on, guiding the trailer under it as it lifts up. NO PROBLEM! I have done this many times!
I agree with the first posting. The block are not made to support weight that way. Hole in block need to be verticle. And then place wood on top of the block to protect the bottom of the boat.
Great method - thanks for posting. One safety note - those concrete blocks can fail instantly and without warning. Probably not likely on a boat that size but I still never use them the for any kind of blocking. Go boat stands or wood all the way.
Most definitely. On a boat this size, just to remove the trailer it’s fine. Anything bigger, I’d double up the concrete blocks and stack them in opposite directions. Boat stands are really the best for the job. And to go even further which I should’ve mentioned, would be to chain the stands together so they don’t slide out. Thanks for the comment! 🤙
Very helpful, thanks so much. Just bought a new-to-me skiff and trailer and the trailer needs work. And Forrest is the man, what a good dude! Thanks again!!
For the front of boat, use two 6 foot step ladders on each side of the boat and put a 4x4 in the top rungs and tie, ratchet or come a long. To lift the front 😳
Well first mistake is your using the cinder blocks wrong. They should be turned up so that the holes are up and down. That is the strongest way for a block. Like laying a wall for a foundation.
@@perfectfitboating I started Good Seamaritan Rescue in Stratford Connecticut at the mouth of the Housatonic River where it meets Long Island sound in 1958 with a 13 ft Boston Whaler... At almost 80 years old I'm retired for the 4th or 5th time, I can't really remember 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for taking the time to respond...👍
Seems a bit labor intensive to this old man. My method involved tying the back of the boat to an "immovable object" (ie: tree) and pulling the trailer out with my vehicle, placing the cribbing as necessary. Worked for me many times with a boat bigger than the one in this demo. Getting the boat back on was the reverse with the use of the winch. But that's just me.
If we can get a trailer company to work with us, then that would be the plan. We might just fix this one up for now. It’s an aluminum trailer with a torsion axle so it might be worth putting some money into it. I mean we drove it over 150 miles home at 70+ mph and it pulled perfectly. 🤣
dont ever use concrete blocks for shoring up anything due to they are prone to having cracks in them .if u use them for light cribing at least turn them the way u would put them in a wall.
Yes, the boat is very light. Under 1k pounds. The purpose of the blocks in the video is just to show you can use them (although wood cribbing is better) but boat stands all around is what is being used. With larger boats I’d recommend only boat stands. 🤙
I did this years ago with an 18' Hydra Sport. I lowered the front and built a crib in the back in the center in a flat part of the boat hull. I jacked it up as high as I could with the trailer jack. I had already built an a-frame, like you would for a swing, placed a nylon strap under the bottom and attached the nylon strap to the a-frame about 3/4's from the back of the boat. I then lowered the boat and cradled it in the nylon strap. I then was able to hook up the trailer and pull it out from under the boat. I've done this twice on two different boats. The Hydro Sport to repair the trailer and a 20-foot Procraft to do some fiberglass work to the bottom. I have to remove the Procraft again soon to do trailer repair on it. It works out very well.
That’s a great way of doing it! I originally wanted to build a frame for it but I just don’t have the time. I have a project coming up soon I might have to do what you did to get it off the trailer.
@@perfectfitboating It's pretty simple to do. this way I don't mind leaving it for extended periods of time.
To take a boat off a trailer.
Put two old tyres on the ground near the stern.
Pull the boat back on the trailer until the stern starts to drop. (hold the bow on the winch cable).
Position the tyres so the stern will land on them.
Slowly pull the trailer forward, or drive forward with a car.
When the bow starts to drop off the trailer, put an old tyre under the keel at the bow.
Pull the trailer out and the boat is unloaded.
To put the boat back on the trailer, wheel it up to the bow and winch it on, guiding the trailer under it as it lifts up.
NO PROBLEM!
I have done this many times!
Somebody always has a better way that involves something like you described that is better in no way.
I agree with the first posting. The block are not made to support weight that way. Hole in block need to be verticle. And then place wood on top of the block to protect the bottom of the boat.
Man, I needed this video a few years ago. I did it completely different and much less safe. But, honestly, great information. Thank you.
Thanks for watching and commenting bud! We appreciate you! 🤙
Great method - thanks for posting. One safety note - those concrete blocks can fail instantly and without warning. Probably not likely on a boat that size but I still never use them the for any kind of blocking. Go boat stands or wood all the way.
Most definitely. On a boat this size, just to remove the trailer it’s fine. Anything bigger, I’d double up the concrete blocks and stack them in opposite directions. Boat stands are really the best for the job. And to go even further which I should’ve mentioned, would be to chain the stands together so they don’t slide out. Thanks for the comment! 🤙
Right - forgot about the chains. Great idea!
True - the chains are a MUST... (don't ask me how I know that)
if you are going to use concrete blocks, at least turn them in the correct direction!! you are set up for failure in this scenario brother.
We didn’t use the concrete blocks. We used the boat stands. Not a failure. 🤙
Hey, I was about to say the same thing. Lol, I was waiting on the collapse!
Keep waiting 🤙
First thing I noticed!!! 🥴
Me too
Very helpful, thanks so much. Just bought a new-to-me skiff and trailer and the trailer needs work. And Forrest is the man, what a good dude! Thanks again!!
Hey lance! That’s great to hear! I hope you’re enjoying your skiff! Glad the video could help. Forrest is the man! Great dude! Thanks for watching! 🤙
For the front of boat, use two 6 foot step ladders on each side of the boat and put a 4x4 in the top rungs and tie, ratchet or come a long. To lift the front 😳
I've been curious about this process. I had two floor jacks, getting the bow off the trailer would be even easier! Thanks for posting.
Much easier!
I would trim the motor all the way up just in case it fell. Very helpful video.
That’s a great tip. We actually have the motor off the boat right now! 🤙
Dude! There's two of you. Loll. Very informative and great video. Blessed brother ❤
Only me this time bro! 🤣 too hot today for Aliey Hahhaha🤙
Bunks broke off my trailer literally yesterday, thanks for the post!
Thanks for watching! Glad the video could help! 🤙
I just went through this. I left my boat at anchor for a couple days while I had some trailer repairs done. I was so paranoid!
We know the feeling! You feel helpless and paranoid! If you have the space, this is the way to go for sure! 🤙
Lucky you have a place to bring your boat to do this without jacks this videos my only option
Well first mistake is your using the cinder blocks wrong. They should be turned up so that the holes are up and down. That is the strongest way for a block. Like laying a wall for a foundation.
So very true. Turning them sideways like that can break very easily. Especially if there is a small rock in the ground.
It’s a 1000 pound boat not a locomotive
I’m curious to know if the pic pipe that acts as guides.. do they roll or are they fixed?
Would like to see how they are mounted?
They’re fixed and don’t roll but that would be a nice feature to have.
@ so are they bolted at the top and bottom?
They’re mounted to the bottom
Some junkyard tires will work just fine... We used them at the boat dealership in the 50s and 60s😊😊😊
That’s awesome! Cheap and it works! 🤙
@@perfectfitboating Almost 80 years old, I remember it like it was yesterday🤔 thanks for taking the time to respond 👍
Thanks incredible Dwight! I’m sure you’ve seen a thing or two! And can show us youngins more than a thing or two! Thanks for watching! 🤙
@@perfectfitboating I started Good Seamaritan Rescue in Stratford Connecticut at the mouth of the Housatonic River where it meets Long Island sound in 1958 with a 13 ft Boston Whaler... At almost 80 years old I'm retired for the 4th or 5th time, I can't really remember 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for taking the time to respond...👍
You make it look so easy. Thanks for sharing. See you at the Boat Show. 😊
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I have two chain falls in the barn that work great
Perfect timing! I need to re-carpet the bunks on my trailer. Thanks for posting this! 🤙🏼
Youre very welcome! Glad it could help! 🤙
Seems a bit labor intensive to this old man. My method involved tying the back of the boat to an "immovable object" (ie: tree) and pulling the trailer out with my vehicle, placing the cribbing as necessary. Worked for me many times with a boat bigger than the one in this demo. Getting the boat back on was the reverse with the use of the winch. But that's just me.
Hey, whatever works! I did that with an old welcraft I was going to junk. Backed up to a tree and tied the stern to it then took off! 😂
Use a cherry picking for front end once the back is secured.
That’s a good idea! 🤙🌊🛥️
I see others have commented ass well- Always orient CMU's with the cells vertical.
easy way to get the boat off the trailer!! awesome!!
Thanks brother! 🤙
looking forward to the skiff rebuild!!
Thanks Gregory! We start next week so we’ll have a video up within the next week or so! We can’t wait! 🤙
Sorry. I see the 2x4 on the block. I raised my 27 ft. Sea Ray off of my trailer to paint the bottom many times.
Are you going ultimatly to a another trailer?
If we can get a trailer company to work with us, then that would be the plan. We might just fix this one up for now. It’s an aluminum trailer with a torsion axle so it might be worth putting some money into it. I mean we drove it over 150 miles home at 70+ mph and it pulled perfectly. 🤣
@@perfectfitboating well then don't mess with success!
For sure! 🤙
dont ever use concrete blocks for shoring up anything due to they are prone to having cracks in them .if u use them for light cribing at least turn them the way u would put them in a wall.
They’ve been turned the right way. It’s held up just fine. Boat doesn’t weigh anything.
The concrete blocks are in their weakest position. With this small boat that probably doesn't matter. It matters a lot with larger boats.
Yes, the boat is very light. Under 1k pounds. The purpose of the blocks in the video is just to show you can use them (although wood cribbing is better) but boat stands all around is what is being used.
With larger boats I’d recommend only boat stands. 🤙
Step one. Buy a boat
Step 2, buy a good trailer for boat 🤙
Step 3: bring to water
@@18rocksthegames78step 4. Make sure your pockets are deep.
Step 4: sell boat. Problem solved😂
Meh. This looks like way to much work, I’ll just dump my
Boat in my old mans lake and paint the trailer and put the boat back on.
This guy “no special tools required”
Also this guy “you need these things that are really expensive and hard to come by” 👎
Womp womp
Thats not a boat its a surfboard😂
Yeeee 🏄