Moving a boat Sideways
I am building a new house, and have made provisions for my 23' chap.
However, the beam length is to wide. I will need to move the boat side
ways. I have seen a device that is used for cars to move them around,
called skates. Is there such an animal for trailers? Is there a rolling
plate available? Many thanks. |
Sahrens1
Apr 23
2006
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| Probably not. 1000 pound capacity per set of four. 23 foot boat. It
doesn't add. |
RG
Apr 24
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| I think he's looking for one of these: http://tinyurl.com/mhhyp |
RG
Apr 24
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| On a fairly even surface, I can maneuver my combined boat/trailer weight
of 1800 lbs (19' Sandpiper sailboat) with my trailer dolly.
If I have one other person pushing while I pull, I can manage a bit of a
grade uphill. You do need a bit of wiggle room to forward & backward
three or four feet at a time.
note: I have a slightly superior version of sample shown here
(pneumatic tires)
http://tinyurl.com/nayzu |
Don
Apr 24
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| He'd need a very heavy duty vesion of those.... probably only has two
wheels to share load..(except for a fraction of the weight on the tongue
jack) |
Don
Apr 24
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| The OP didn't mention if the storage spot is outside or inside. But his
post got me to thinking. Since he is building a new house, he could create
a shallow, rectangular pit that's about 6 feet by 8 or 10 feet and pour
concrete about halfway up the depth. Install a couple of 1.5" stainless
steel rods across the long length with captured shaft bearings on each.
Attach the shaft bearings to a hunk of 1/2 inch aluminum plate. Back the trailer wheels onto the plate, then push the whole thing sideways
to the storage position. I think I'll apply for a patent. RCE |
RCE
Apr 24
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| I understand what he's trying to do, but don't know of a ready made product.
I'd design some type of dolly using a battery powered hydraulic pump and
lift to slide under the trailer frame on either side of the wheels, lift the
trailer and boat, then have a motorized system to propel the dolly to move
the boat and trailer. I have to admit though. When I read the subject line, I was ready to
discuss opposite rudder and prop thrust .... or thrusters. RCE |
RCE
Apr 23
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| Are you looking for these? http://tinyurl.com/qpvb5 Dan |
Dan
Apr 24
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| I know a guy who sprays Armorall on the floor, and he can slide the boat
tires from just muscle power to the hitch. |
Calif
Apr 24
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| Yesterday, I had to move my 20' Tolman on her new trailer 2' sideways
while my tow vehicle was in the shop. No problem. I had a 10' 4x4
post on hand that I used as a lever and was able to little by little
move her sideways by prying against the trailer frame and floor. |
dbohara
Apr 23
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| Wheel skates work great for a car in a garage on a nice smooth concrete
floor. Is that where you'd be keeping the boat? Otherwise, how smooth is
the surface on which you need to move the boat? |
Bill
Apr 23
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| Bill, Assuming a smooth floor it is very easy to do. This solution is a little
messy but I've used it many time to move large military trailer mounted
shops sideways to fit into tight spots.. Stop a few inches from the rearward destination. Spread some grease (GAA)
on the floor behind the tires. Back the tires onto the grease. Unhitch
making sure the dolly wheel is pointing in the proper direction for sideways
travel. Push the boat/trailer sideways as required. Clean up the residue
and chock the wheels. Not very elegant but it's easy and the cost is just about nada. Butch
"Bill Kearney" <wkearney99@hotmail.com> wrote in message |
Butch
Apr 24
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| "However, the beam length is to wide. I will need to move the boat side
ways." WHAT??? Am I the only one who can't figure out what you mean? |
Doug
Apr 24
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