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aupatking
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I found a nautique that floated off it's trailer and is sitting on it's side, held up by the trailer tire. It doesn't appear any of the running gear has been damaged, but to move it, will put that in jeopardy. Any ideas how to save it?
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KRoundy
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A photo would help, but from the description it sounds like you need something that can attach to the lifting eyes and pull it straight up. Might be a good job for a crane or perhaps a tow truck could do it. Is it still attached to the trailer at all?
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If it's on it's side, use the rings like Kevin mentioned and possibly strap and wrap hull from pylon to prevent twisting until it's clear of all obstacles.
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I'll work on getting some photos. I have a front end loader that I can lift it with, but the bucket is only 8 feet wide. I was worried about the bucket being far too narrow and pulling the eyes toward each other, rather than up. Actually, that is my main concern, even if I get a couple tow trucks to lift it. I'm going to block under the high side and the bow. The bow eye (that attaches to the trailer) is still attached to the trailer. I'll document the process.
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Make a spreader bar out of an I beam or perhaps the person with the tow truck or crane has one.
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Can you just lift the stern? I would think that the bow will take care of itself, esp if tied down.
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It is going to want to twist (on to the running gear) when you initially lift it, I like the idea of a stack of tires under the opposite side that it is leaning on, right up close to the running gear. This way when you start to lift, it will hopefully roll onto the tires (and not onto the running gear). You only need this until the boat rights itself. I also am not sure if tires will actually work, you may need some actual boat jacks. As Chris said, you really only need to lift the stern, as it will pivot on the V of the bow. Lift the stern, set on two stands (or a cradle or piles of tires), then re-position and lift the bow, set on stand or trailer, etc.
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I agree with Gary, that's what I'd do, lets you pick the boat completely clear so you can re-position the trailer if needed, or put the boat on blocks. |
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I don't know how to add pictures. Any help?
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I'm not much use on this because I know more about the female brain than I do computers but one way to do it is save image to your desktop. Then go to the "post reply" section (not quick reply) and you'll see an image of a globe with an a arrow on it, click it then type in file name and vola. Images can't be large or it'll boot it out. There's many other ways to do it but this is the easiest to me and the only way I know.
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How to post pics:
Begin by clicking the Upload Image box: Click the BROWSE button in the pop up window to find the file on your computer: Once the file is attahced it will display the file name next to the BROWSE button. Then click OK: You will then get a pop up window telling you to be patient while the photo is being uploaded. Click OK: You will now see the window in the second pic above. If you want to post more pics, repeat steps 2-4. If you're done, click CANCEL. Hope this helps. |
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Hollywood
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so you just found a boat in the woods?
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Shelby, is that you?
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ROFL!!! Only in Alabama. I gotta tell ya though, I absolutely love it. Can't wait to see this one returned to glory, it has a great beginning! |
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uuuh and there's no explanation how you accomplished the task??? Throw us a bone here Bama...
Was this thing in a flood or hurricane? "You know a boat that floats off of it's trailer can be heard in the woods" LMAO.. Moj' |
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Dave - it looks like (in picture 5) they used the lever method...
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aupatking
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Not exactly "just found" it. The guy is selling the property that it's on. The property has been for sale for a few years. A year or so ago a friend was looking at the land and told me about the boat, sitting, wasting away. I tried then to buy the boat but keeping in contact with the owner was difficult. Also at that time, the boat was still on the trailer. We had a major flood in July, and it washed the boat off the trailer, luckily causing no visible damage. I went by last month, looking into buying a lot and saw her sitting on the ground. It broke my heart. I have no need or desire for a project but I couldn't leave it there to die. I dug out around the gear, jacked it up, cribbed it in,jacked it up, cribbed it in again. The post was slid underneath the bow to incrementally turn it away from the pine tree that had it jailed. Blocked that up, pulled the trailer out, then back under it, unblocking and reblocking along the way
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....and then after lunch....
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Quick wipe down, launch, and got a few slalom sets in. Pat, nice work getting it up and out without more damage! I'm hoping you get a pleasant surprise that the drivetrain and wiring are all unharmed, and you are just faced with a big cleanup and interior work. |
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aupatking
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Well, about that.....
I've got the best interior guy I've met that did my 98. The engine however, is an issue. The guy told me the block is cracked. Don't know exactly what that means yet. Excited to find out😝 |
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That would be the first ever cracked block in Alabama?
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Hollywood
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Nah. I read somewhere there are more cracked blocks in the south because of the lack of preparedness and neglect.
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Interesting, didn't think Alabama ever got cold enough. And, no other signs of neglect on that boat, are there????????
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Wouldn't surprise me. I see at least a half dozen cracked something every spring at the ramp in our neighborhood. (It's not a busy ramp). People just don't think it gets cold enough I guess. My dad still thinks i'm nuts for doing it every year. |
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aupatking
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Yeah, it's funny in a very unfunny way, but I winterize my boat about 6 times a winter. It get's down into the 20's for a couple days, then warms back up to the 60's so I plug everything back up and go ski. It also leads to a large number of near sinkings from missing a connection or forgotten fitting.
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I would definitely be investing in ball valves to drain the water if I were in your situation. Skidim has them if you haven't seen them before, or if you don't want to put your own set together. It might take care of your near sinkings.... If you remember to close them... http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MCM001 |
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aupatking
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I didn't mean i was having a near sinking, I'd never forget! I was, of course, talking about other people.
I will be checking out your link. Thank you |
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75 Tique
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I didnt winterize last year, but I did drain after every use. A buddy of mine cracked his block here in NC a few years ago. I believe he went through some winterizing motions, but not the full deal. Costly mistake. Can't be too careful.
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