Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Trailer troubles for my 1995 Dauntless dc

Posted by Shallowdraft on 08/10/17 - 9:17 PM
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Thanks for the advice Jim and Phil. Using a combination of floor and bottle jacks I was able get the boat off the trailer and get the boat centered on the roller. I'm assuming the bunks need to be straight so I'm going to move the bunks so that they are supporting the outside edges of the boat. I plan in using a Jack to raise the bunks so the weight of the boat is split 50/50 bunks and rollers. Should I tighten down the bolt that allows the bunks to accommodate the shape of the hull or just leave them loose enough move. I also have to move the winch assembly back a bit more and raise it a bit so the bow is tight to the roller at the winch. The hull is also not resting on forward low roller and the boat needs to move forward. The winch doesn't seem to want to pull the boat any further. Is that because the winch lacks the omph to pull an 1995 Dauntless or is it simply because im high and dry and there's to much friction? I feel like using my truck to pull the boat forward a bit but I'm not sure that's a good idea. Phil your not kidding about high season in MA. The ramps are like Zoo's and finding a spot to park is a battle. Thanks again guys and I do realize how little sense my post makes.