My boat on the trailer is about 2 inches to tall (stainless tubing hoop around windshield) to get through the garage door.
I’ve thought of:
The only thing I can think of is taking the hoop off but I really don;t want to do that.
Is there anything I’m forgetting to consider
Show the Class a picture…and the suggestions will flow like water
Brian
P.S. you will need a permit to raise the house:)
Woodfloats?
Lower the hoop or have it sectioned and welded
Iain Pelto
Sea Hunt Triton 160
Native Manta Ray 14
Put some threaded inserts in the console and you can use wingbolts to attach and remove the windshield grab rail real fast and easy, have done this for a few folks with same problem. When I say “wingbolt” I don’t mean a traditional one, but a stainless bolt with a round plastic thumb screw on it that you tighten and loosen by hand.
Russ B. Formerly known here as “Top2Bottom1”
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The attached ad link will show an image of my setup. Look at hte 2nd pic. Its on a Scout 175 Sportfish.
http://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=984799
Can you modify the door opening and still have a good seal when closed?
1720 KW 110 Johnson
16’ Bonito 65 Johnson
My first thought would be to just park it in the driveway!!!
If it ain’t broke…let me try!
'90 Seapro 1700cc
'96 Johnson Oceanrunner V4 90hp
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Originally posted by scoutThe attached ad link will show an image of my setup. Look at hte 2nd pic. Its on a Scout 175 Sportfish.
http://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=984799
oh yea, you easily have 2" of height you can come down with the way it is configured…find someone who can cut and weld aluminum…
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To build on RussB’s ideas, you can cut the grab handle and put a sleeves with locking pins on the bar to make the top of it removable. I’ve seen some elegant solutions, even some that were hinged.
You said that the boat cannot be lowered on the trailer, but can you lower the trailer? The easiest way to do that would be to put the axle on top of the springs. (You may want to check with the trailer manufacturer before trying that one.) Also, make sure you’ve got the clearance on your fenders and the ramp you use isn’t too steep.
The last idea is to get smaller diameter tires for the trailer. You’ll need to check on the load ratings and such.
stainless
Russ B. Formerly known here as “Top2Bottom1”
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or maybe deflate your tires a little bit.
had the same issue with my boat…
I will assume you have an automatic garage door opener. be sure that you have adjusted it so the garage door goes all the way up. I gained about 3" of clearance by doing that.
i also put the tongue jack all the way down, but you already mentioned that.
or if your bunks are vertical see if possible to lay them down…mine is like that for similar reason…but do be careful of reduced clearance under the skeg of your motor…ouch…
The Morris Island Lighthouse www.savethelight.org
My 21’ Tidewater’s grab rail was hinged and the windshield attachments made to be removed in less than a minute for the previous owner to park in his garage. I don’t have a need for it at this time because the boat stays outside under a cover, but it works rather well.
Hinged grab rail, although a different design than yours
Quick removal of windscreen with spring loaded wing nuts
Loosewire thats bad ass. I love that boat too! Had a buddy with the 1900 baymax.
“My fish served a whole lunchon. Your fish look like a munchkin”
167 Ranger Cayman
Yamaha 115
“Hydrophilic”
2007 Toyota Tundra TRD 5.7L V8
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I’ve got it… jackhammer, dig out, and repour the driveway and garage floor 2" lower.
Problem solved, and you won’t have to fiddle with that bar every time you need to put her away.
Thanks for the help. I like the hinged solution. Does the hinge fitting have any marking for ID?
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Originally posted by PhishI’ve got it… jackhammer, dig out, and repour the driveway and garage floor 2" lower.
Problem solved, and you won’t have to fiddle with that bar every time you need to put her away.
I AGREE:smiley:
Sea Pro 210cc
Yamaha 200 4 Stroke
Dodge 1500 4x4 HEMI
I had my rail lowered (cut) and windshield cut down to match.
A redneck would simply build a bigger garage without giving it much thought.
'08 Sea Pro 206cc
150 Verado