How to LIFT Nautique off Trailer?

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   Hello,

I would like to make some repairs on my Nautique's Trailer ? Can I lift the Nautique with a hoist using the front "eye bolt" and the rear "U-Bolts" (the ones right under the platform)?Basically I want to replace the trailer BEDS . Any DIY tips for lifting are appreciated.

Thanks,

Hudson 

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HudsonSpeeder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: December-15-2003 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 56	Post Options Post Reply Quote HudsonSpeeder Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: How to LIFT Nautique off Trailer? Posted: October-17-2004 at 8:44pm
	Hello, I would like to make some repairs on my Nautique's Trailer ? Can I lift the Nautique with a hoist using the front "eye bolt" and the rear "U-Bolts" (the ones right under the platform)?Basically I want to replace the trailer BEDS . Any DIY tips for lifting are appreciated. Thanks, Hudson
	___________________ Nautique 1992

tstafford Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: March-15-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 81	Post Options Post Reply Quote tstafford Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-18-2004 at 12:22am
	I put a floor jack under the tong of the trailer, then let it settle down to the floor. With the back of the boat now up in the air, I put blocks under the back of the boat. Now you jack up the boat and put one block under the bow. Pull the trailer out. You will have to jack the boat a couple of times to get over the axel. Now the boat is sitting on three blocks. A bit unorthodox but it worked for me.
	Trevor 1968 Mustang

David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-18-2004 at 3:15pm
	I did the same thing tstafford suggests. However, yes you can lif the boat using the three lifting rings you mentioned. If you use one lifting point, you should use a spreader bar to ensure you are lifting straight up on the rings. Assume the boat weighs between 2500 and 3000 lbs. I definately would not trust the ceiling/roof structure in your garage to carry this weight. I can take a picture of my boat on blocks to give you an idea if you think it would help.

HudsonSpeeder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: December-15-2003 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 56	Post Options Post Reply Quote HudsonSpeeder Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-18-2004 at 6:17pm
	Thanks Guys! OK , I understand the idea and David good idea using the "spreader bar" , I hadn't thought about that. Cya Hudson
	___________________ Nautique 1992

882001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: October-21-2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 332	Post Options Post Reply Quote 882001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-18-2004 at 6:41pm
	how much work you gotta do? i needed to work on mine i put it in the water tied it up and found a nice shade tree / w a cordless sawzall and drill and a socket set. you can pretty much get r done there. with out collapsing your garage.
	kemah texas 1988 skinautique "2001"

IrishFooter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: October-02-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 64	Post Options Post Reply Quote IrishFooter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-19-2004 at 2:15am
	Hey DavidF, I would really like to see the pics as I plan on sandblasting my trailer this winter. I have a trolley in the shop that will make the lift a snap but was trying to figure out some blocking to put under the boat.
	1979 Ski Nautique

NAUTI84 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: June-10-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 485	Post Options Post Reply Quote NAUTI84 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-19-2004 at 12:32pm
	DavidF, I 2nd the pictures! Would love to figure a way to hold the boat and work on the trailer. (If you need to email: scottandannmc@comcast.net) Thanks,
	EX-NAUTI84

David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-19-2004 at 12:49pm
	OK, let me take the photos this afternoon and will try to send them out tomorrow. I hope I can remember to do this

IrishFooter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: October-02-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 64	Post Options Post Reply Quote IrishFooter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-19-2004 at 6:07pm
	My email just in case- johneodeer@yahoo.com Thanks in advance
	1979 Ski Nautique

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