Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Quick Trailer Question - New Owner

Posted by dougt on 07/20/14 - 6:51 AM
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Ok,
I got my 8" Stoltz rollers installed on the stern and center positions.
Looks much better and good contact with full width at stern
Since most of the weight was resting on the bunks, I was able to take the rear roller off, install the Stoltz, snug it up and used a bottle jack on the bottom of the roller bracket to slowly lift the stern until I could slide a piece of paper between bunks and hull. Then lowered slightly to gain contact and tighten.

http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/dou...0.jpg.html

Then I repeated with center.

http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/dou...7.jpg.html

I bought a 4" roller to replece the fixed roller on the bow.

http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/dou...9.jpg.html

Since this is a tilt trailer, the balance seems correct. It lays down nicely on the bow roller and with a good strong lift with one arm on the bow I can get the tilt to start upward.

Once I get new springs, wheels and rims installed this week, I hope to splash next weekend.

Thanks for the help Gentlemen.

Best regards,
Doug

Edited by dougt on 07/20/14 - 7:07 AM