Here I go again!!!

[Skoot]

I was looking at your trailer compared to Owen and Sons and I really think the v-style blocks and center bunks Owens uses will work out perfect.  You just need to figure out how high the V-blocks need to be.  Look at the links below, it looks just like your trailer with center bunks.

http://www.slideon.com/portfolio/fullim ... arge_f.jpg
http://www.slideon.com/portfolio/fullim ... arge_f.jpg
http://www.slideon.com/portfolio/fullim ... arge_f.jpg

[slvrlng]

Thanks Scott! I talked to Jeff Owens and he looked at this thread and had some really good suggestions.  

[RickK]

Thanks Scott! I talked to Jeff Owens and he looked at this thread and had some really good suggestions.  

Let us know what options are available - I'd love to get rid of the front roller on my 230 boat.

[slvrlng]

Hey Rickk, I suggested to Mr. Owens that he join the forum as an expert on trailer questions. Also I told him I thought it would be a good idea to become a sponser of the site. His sister sent a message to IT, is that all thats necessary? I think his expert opinion could help us all out. Back to my trailer or yours he said to give him dimensions and he can make the blocks for just about any setup. If the distance is too tall for wood alone he sells an aluminum beam that you bolt to the crossmember, then the wood bolts on top. Pretty slick!

[RickK]

Hey Rickk, I suggested to Mr. Owens that he join the forum as an expert on trailer questions. ....  I think his expert opinion could help us all out.

As an expert he is more than welcome.  As a proponent for his company..... sublety will certainly be a virtue.

Also I told him I thought it would be a good idea to become a sponser of the site. His sister sent a message to IT, is that all thats necessary?

Not sure how that works.

Back to my trailer or yours he said to give him dimensions and he can make the blocks for just about any setup. If the distance is too tall for wood alone he sells an aluminum beam that you bolt to the crossmember, then the wood bolts on top. Pretty slick!

I will have to spend more time looking at the options.

[slvrlng]

Well crap!!!
In trying to help skoot I took some pics up in my bilge so he could figure where to cut his to put a hatch so he could install pumps. In doing so I just now found out my inner stringer is cracked exactly like terntwo's just on the other side. Intresting that I have those same square holes that he has.




Notice the foam drips scattered around that have been in there for 36 years.
I guess my next step is pull the console and start cutting! Dang it!

[Marcq]

Hey Lewis, I was looking at your previews pictures when you lifted the boat, looking at the way the boat was supported in the back, is it possible, that may have caused it?  The support seems to be right at that location

Marc..

[slvrlng]

Yeah I was wondering about that myself. When I zoom in though it looks like there's dirt on the crack edge. Next project for this weekend is put it back on the trailer, build some temporary wood supports under keel, pull motor, then pull console.
If you notice the name of this thread I called it that because I have another project going on at this time also. Its just not a boat, but it is named after one. Its an  Airstream travel trailer.
A 1955 22 foot Flying Cloud. My original plan was to have the Airstream parked down in the panhandle somewhere and drive the boat down on the weekends and have a cheaper place to stay. I have gutted the Airstream and am about to lift the shell off to fix the frame and put new floor down. Looks like I'm going to be busy this winter. Thank God I have a dry place to park the boat in!

 

[Marcq]

Wow, that's way cool  :bounce:  Should start a thread on that project!!

Marc..

[slvrlng]

I already do on http://www.airforums.com . I got the boat and quit working on the Airstream. Then I lost my job., so I quit working on both of them. Now I finally have a new job and will have funds to do both. What is amazing about the airstream there are only 16 known to exist like mine, (same year and model). And you think people put money into boats go check out http://www.vintageairstream.com when you get a chance! My wife said tonight we could flip the airstream over and hook up that 150 on the back. Can you imagine what that would look like!

[Mad Dog]

Hey Lewis,  before you cut the sole out you may want to consider popping the cap off, then pulling the liner.  Then you can re-core the sole from the bottom and save the skin on the sole.  The only cutting required is at the transom which you'll have to cut anyway.

Just a thought.   :!:

MD  

[slvrlng]

Thanks MD I'll have to think about that. The sole has several large cracks and associated soft spots so I don't know if its worth it rather than just do all new like yours.

I got the boat on the new trailer this afternoon. Thank god for chain hoists!!!

 







This is the issue I knew was coming. the keel sits about 8 inches above the rollers so I guess next thing is cut them off and get the blocks from Owens and Son to fill the gap.

[Mad Dog]

Lewis,  any way to get bunks under the stringers?  Seems those stiff bunks near the chines could let the keel sag.

MD  

[slvrlng]

Yeah MD thats what I was talking about. I will be building or purchasing v bunks with 2x6 run between them.

http://www.slideon.com/portfolio/fullim ... arge_f.jpg

skoot had linked this earlier in the thread. This is what I will end up with. The hull had been on blocks since April and I need to move it around. It won't stay like this for long! At least I can get some good measurments now.

[Skoot]

SWEEEEET!!  How nice does that look on the trailer?  Reel nice!

Once you get those V-blocks on the cross beams and under the keel that thing is going to fit like a glove.  Nice work, your stoked.