Replacing stringers while on Roller trailer

cterrebonne · #1 07-07-2012, 05:13 PM

Question for you guys. Have any of you replaced the stringers while the boat was on a roller type trailer? I was thinking I might just make some stands for the hull and do the replacement of the trailer.

Kracker Jack · #2 07-07-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cterrebonne

Question for you guys. Have any of you replaced the stringers while the boat was on a roller type trailer? I was thinking I might just make some stands for the hull and do the replacement of the trailer.

I did it without a problem. I strapped the boat down to keep it from oil canning!! I kept my liner and some of the forward deck so it kept it together. If your gonna remove the liner and stringers then you should think about building a rack like you said

jasoncooperpcola · #3 07-07-2012, 11:31 PM

I would think the rollers would deform the hull without stringers. Best bet is to block it under the transom and up front under the keel along with stands on the side to stabilize it.

cterrebonne · #4 07-08-2012, 06:20 PM

yeah, I think I will have to make some stands for the hull. Any of you guys have made any worth copying?

jasoncooperpcola · #5 07-08-2012, 08:32 PM

When i had the 18 Fish in the garage for two days (until i found out just how bad it was) i had 6x6 blocks under the keel and used a travel trailer stabilizer under each side of the transom. To be safe i run a ratchet strap across the bottom from stabilizer to stabilizer to keep them from coming out. Reel simply used 2x4s cut to the correct length for his side stabilizers.

cterrebonne · #6 07-08-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

When i had the 18 Fish in the garage for two days (until i found out just how bad it was) i had 6x6 blocks under the keel and used a travel trailer stabilizer under each side of the transom. To be safe i run a ratchet strap across the bottom from stabilizer to stabilizer to keep them from coming out. Reel simply used 2x4s cut to the correct length for his side stabilizers.

tonight I went and dug two holes. One for each 4x4 that will be cemented in the ground. Then I will run 4= 2x6x10 bolted to the 4x4's and i will rest the stern on that and then use 2x4's on each side of the hull and and really big block under the bow.