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1983 Highlander trailer question
LabCab	#1  Posted on 09/28/09 - 2:08 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 100 Comments: 7 Joined: 01/17/09	I've replaced the jack, coupler,bearings, lights and safety chains and it already had new wheels and tires when I got it. I'm thinking of installing a new springs, hubs and axle assembly from Northern Tool. It only costs $169.00. I've loaded a picture of my trailer at the bottom of my Personal Page. What is the purpose of the 2x6 bolted to the frame? Is it to prevent the frame from racking? The frame seems to be in good shape and the trailer pulls fine. Is it okay to remove this wood or should I leave it?
number9	#2  Posted on 09/28/09 - 2:57 PM
Member Posts: 210 Comments: 1 Joined: 03/13/08	Looks like an owner installed walk plank. Bill...On the Ogeechee 1984 Outrage 18...Yamaha T50...that's right, 50hp
Joe Kriz	#3  Posted on 09/28/09 - 3:13 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	I also think it is a walk plank.
kamie	#4  Posted on 09/28/09 - 3:55 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 2975 Comments: 3 Joined: 11/04/05	I would leave the board, helps keep your feet dry
RevengeFamily	#5  Posted on 09/28/09 - 3:56 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 192 Comments: 2 Joined: 06/21/08	LabCab, Most definately a walk plank. I've never had the need for one. If you use it leave it. Great restoration do you have more photo's? Norm 1999 280 Conquest w/twin 225 Mercs "When the people fear their government there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty." Thomas Jefferson
davis422	#6  Posted on 09/28/09 - 5:25 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 64 Comments: 1 Joined: 05/15/09	I have something similar on my trailer installed by the previous owner. I don't drive my boat on I "hand crank" it on, the plank is great. I would also get rid of the black rollers. I replaced mine and it has helped with the black marks on the keel.
LabCab	#7  Posted on 09/28/09 - 6:02 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 100 Comments: 7 Joined: 01/17/09	Thanks for the replies. I'm also going to change the rollers. Thanks for pointing out they should not be black ones. I didn't want to put any more money into the trailer if "the plank" was holding it together. It was definately installed by a previous owner because the plank is imperfectly ripped. I think I'd rather get my toes a little wet than try to balance on that thing! I imagine it gets slippery! RevengeFamily I have lots of pictures but I've filled my picture quota. I just finished priming the hull yesterday. I guess I'll get a project album going soon.
CES	#8  Posted on 09/28/09 - 7:18 PM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	Labcab, just my 2 cents here. I'd keep the plank on there if it were me as it make retriving a boat on a shallow ramp much easier to do. If you're worried about traction, you can always put some non skid tape on the wood. Also, if you're rollers are still in good shape, use them. I've got black rollers on my trailer and haven't had to deal with black marks at all. Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker