1973 196 rebuild question

[Ulysses485]

Duffy, did we get her painted and looking pretty?! 

[Duffy1470]

It's in the shop now. I took it to a guy in Mobile that i know so i wont get a chance to get down there until Christmas. Told him to take his time. Long wait.

[Duffy1470]

Here's where we're at. Haven't seen the hull sides yet.



Black bottom paint

[RickK]

  Looking good.

[Duffy1470]

Getting close

[RickK]

Looks great in her new shine 

[Duffy1470]

Now just have to figure out when to get down there to pick it up

[Duffy1470]

Got her back. Question for all. Trailer fenders are in bad shape and look as if they WANT to scratch my new paint job. I'm thinking trailer guides. Any suggestions, like "a single pole with a pvc tube over it is better than a rail". I'm leaning towards the single pole attached with ubolts. All the boats I regularly trailer are aluminum and commercial grade so scratching them was never a concern.



Other boat with donor motor (115 yamaha 4stroke) at the shop having motor checked out.

[Duffy1470]

Another pic.

[RickK]

Sure looks purdy

[Ulysses485]

Wow looks great Duffy! Its soo cool to see it come together! I think the standard tube with u bolts and pvc tube works great!

[RickK]

I agree with the poles but they are usually just to guide you. What do you have to keep the front of the hull from drifting port or starboard when pulling up on the trailer? Are there rollers?

Is this the same trailer?

[Duffy1470]

Thanks gents. The trailer is the same one Rick. The two bunks are the whole enchilada, Rick. I'm thinking another set of bunks and guide poles would do it.

[RickK]

Maybe use something like this?
https://www.vevor.com/boat-trailer-guides-c_11930/vevor-boat-trailer-guide-20-5-adjustable-design-trailer-guide-poles-2pcs-rustproof-galvanized-steel-trailer-guide-ons-heavy-duty-roller-guide-design-for-ski-boat-fishing-boat-or-sailboat-trailer-p_010543879437?adp=gmc&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_id=23193758143&ad_group=191468597190&ad_id=780978364036&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23193758143&gbraid=0AAAAACq8bLV-cmWjMF3HQp9qYu0vryoT0&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsY3LBhCwARIsAF6O6XgIIbeWdKe0i6Oz30kjQSO_jAfsboXNMuBsdzaFgxOVyuC5BRwK2poaAlKfEALw_wcB

[dbiscayne]

Guides as shown above work good, and if the bunks are setup right, and you don't back the trailer in too deep, the bunks will keep the front of the boat centered. I like having bunks as far forward as possible.