SJRR 2014

Geez Alan! Hope it heels soon!

Why do trailer tires do that and car tires don't? Glad your boat didn't get hurt.

Alan, that's awful. I'm sorry to hear that.

I rolled the dice when I brought the new '87 Ski Nautique home to Mass from Indiana in October of 13.The tires looked good, lots of tread and the air pressure was spot on. But....

This tire peeled off just into PA, it took out the rear step board and the pipe for the trailer guide. This was at 5:30 sat night, I spun on the spare and continued to roll. Then.....

The other side let go at about 11:30 pm near the NY/CT boarder. I limped 3 exits down the highway on the cords after I remove the tread that was wrapped around the axle.

I found a hotel,had a couple beers and called it a night. Sunday I managed to find a tire shop open that had two trailer tires,had them spun on and made it back home without any more problems. There was fortunately no damage to the boat,but the trailer took a few healthy shots.
The tire shop told me the tires were from 2000 as seen in the sidewall stamp, and the steel cordage had begun to rust/ rot thus causing the failure.
Live and learn I guess. No one was hurt and the boats home!
Safe travel to ALL of you! See ya on the water!

John

Alan, I bought those tires in '06... That would make them some of the newer ones I own! I've run a lot of tires of unknown age and marginal condition (mild cracking on the sidewall, etc) and the only blowout I've ever had was when a fender bolt rubbed through a sidewall. Personally, id keep a close eye on tire pressure, make sure the trailer tows level (so you don't overload the front axle) and run them. But that's just me. Of course, trailer problems suck and it's better fixing stuff before a trip than doing so on the side of the road. Use your best judgement!

Alan, sorry about your injury.... Hand injurys are the worst, you forget how much you need both hands!
Tires,regardless of manufacturer, deteriorate over time, check the stamp on the side wall for the date of manufacture. Anything older than 6-7 years and how many miles should be questionable. It would be a shame to have a tire peel apart and slap up against that beautiful hull and cause thousands in damage!
If you're questioning it now and the boats in storage, then it's probably time for a new set! Cheap insurance for a long road trip!

Hope the healing process is quick and painless!

John

Alan, fortunately I can not say "I feel your pain". But you do have my condolences and best wishes for speedy recovery.
Hollywood, I have the mirror but need a crew to hold the beer as I do not have cup holders. Being able to say You shared the day in my boat would be a very high honor.
Give JBear a hug for me and don't beat-up the kid too badly.

baitkiller wrote: Heck I bet you spent more on sandpaper.

Not as much as you might think, he has a pretty good supplier of slighty used 3M Sandpaper.

Alan, You really didn't have to Tommy Top my knee injury from a couple of years ago. Dude, I know that had to hurt and after a few choice 's   
I'm sure you said    " I know I just didn't do that!"

Prayers to you my friend and I'm sure a few 's with the gang and your beautiful bride on the River or at The Glenn springs you'll forget about that thumb for a while.

Just remember....."Pain goes away and Chick's dig scars!"

When it comes to trailer maintenance I always roll the dice. If you need a (full) hand one of these weekends let me know.

Oh man Alan, that doesn't look like fun at all. Heal up quick!

81nautique wrote: We'll be there, but I had some mechanical items had to be done to the boat that I most likely won't be able to do now. The boats going to sit under the tent on it's trailer all weekend anyway so if it's not running properly it won't make much of a difference. The only thing I HAVE to do is get some tires on the trailer and service the wheel bearings.

GREAT!! Well, I, and I am sure a few others will be glad to open your beers for you "Lefty".

Smithfamily wrote: That is terrible Alan! Speedy recovery!! We were all looking forward to seeing you, and the awesome restoration. No chance of still making it?

+1 on what Jerry said. Does that mean you won't be making the trek at all or just no pulls behind that awesome boat yet?

Either way, best wishes and so sorry to see this.

Yep it'll be fine guys, I shouldn't mentioned it here so we don't muck this thread up.   Come on march.

[QUOTE=Hollywood] Let me know if you have any pills left when its all over.


Only you Hollywood,would make that comment............    

What a positive attitude. Tell me it wasn't the new Jeep! Let me know if you have any pills left when its all over.

That thing has to throbbing tonight. I hope they gave you some good pain killers. If it is not to soon for de-gloving stories, I knew a fire fighter who lost his ring finger in a similar manor. After years of wondering about the short finger I got up the gumption one day to ask what happened. He said his wedding ring became hooked on a basket ball rim will dunking a ball (he was maybe 5'6" tall!). Turns out he had put a picnic table near the net to launch from. Because of a poor mind the whole body suffers.