Working on my trailer

So I had a couple of days off and spent them working on my trailer.
I wanted to do something about the small bunks, which weren't good, as they made scratches on my hull and made it pretty hard to slide the boat on to the trailer.
I'm still looking for a real ski boat trailer, but they are hard to find over here(within my budget that is). For now I made modifications to my "mutt" (as Tullfooter calls it LOL).
Here are some pics:

The way it used to be with the bunks:


Now I put rollers on it:



It will make it much easier to launch her and get her out of the water. Most trailers here use the rollers and it is quite good.

I know that trailer looks nothing like the nice trailers you boys have, but it is actually a very good trailer. It has great stability on the road due to the fact it comes with springs and schock absorbers:


But I want to make it look better... I would like to paint it. I was thinking of integrating the red in my boat into the trailer. Making some red striping or so... Buy some nice wheel covers... Any ideas?

Roger, you're right about spreading the load. But still, most boats at our marina are on rollers. I think that the hull of our CC's are tough enough to handle the pressure...

That woodwork is from a friend of the waterskiclub. He's the previous owner of my boat.

Do you pull it with the estate and is it diesel awd?


I could never be influenced to paint a galvanized trailer- reflective striping maybe! We put a premium on Galvanized equipment around here.

Kristof,
That sure is a sturdy trailer.
I agree that more support under the main stringer area wood be a good idea.
Also, remember to keep the winch strap secured to the bow eye until the boat is in
the water. Witnessed a guy with a 20' boat unhook the bow eye while preparing to launch.
The ramp was steep and the WHOLE boat rolled completely off the trailer onto the concrete.
Jimsport93

Pete,
No I do not live at the ramp. Just there a lot.
Worked at a Marina/Correct Craft dealer summer of 1976 (in College, see my diaries page).
Also, worked at a couple of different boat dealers professionally,in sales and parts/ service, from 1988 through 1993.
Those are true stories. Happened here at Lake Lanier. North of Atlanta, Georgia.
Jimsport93

Greg,
Yes, I know we are close. Would love to get together with you and Amy this summer. Noticed you two newly weds in the St John's pics.
I put in at Charleston Park this summer (back in Six Mile Creek off 369). Probably 20 times. The stripper guides, fisherman and Hammond's Bait shop solicited donations to extend the ramp. It was great. Not much boat traffic this summer because of the low water and high gas prices. You have to pay attention to certain low places, but there was still plenty of water out there.
We enjoyed a lot of smooth water in the main part of the lake (not glass...but smooth for Lanier).
Cannot wait to de-winterize and get my Sport back in the water.
Won't be long!
Jimsport93

Jim, we'll swap stories over toothpick surprise! LOL

We also have a few prop benders up here, but little river pond and the path to get here is clear. We have at least 3' more than when skicat stopped by and he didn't seem to have problems.

Speaking of cat, there are a few of us in the neighborhood...BBQ?

What?........... Did you say BBQ?.............. If Amy is grilling her St. John's Wild Chicken Surprise then count Kim and I in!

OH YEEEEEEEEEEAH!!!

Nah you guys wouldnt be wantin any of that stuff..

jbear wrote: Do you do take out or delivery?

Mostly dine in John...you'll have to drop by someday!