I have a magnetic plug that is inserted in the side of the actuator that
prevents it from moving back and activating the brakes. Install the plug
and your done. Pull the plug when your ready to haul.
You can make one out of a bolt head and some wire ties that will work just
as good as the magnetic one.

As for the marina. They are not responsible. You know what they use to
launch the boat and you should either disconnect the brakes, make a plug, or
not leave it there. How are they supposed to keep the brakes from engaging
if you don't protect your system.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com


"John S" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 16:42:26 -0500, Gene Kearns
. wrote:

On 8 Nov 2004 08:18:30 -0800, (kruliczek) wrote:

Hi I always hate this kind of thing but mindless ignorance by
bussiness people?
You'd think the customer was the first concern , not his almighty
buck...


I'll share another poor business practice with you... perpetrated on
boaters by sales, maintenance, detailers, storage, etc .....

Many, perhaps most, of us have surge brakes and use the back-up light
circuit to keep from backing with the brakes on.... many of the above
stated use equipment (a tractor, for example) not suited to release
the brakes and consequently back your trailer and boat with the brakes
full-on....

I think my last pads, calipers, and backing plates were damaged by
just such careless behavior.

Gene

I have disc brakes on my trailer too. I have been kicking around the idea
of
replacing my existing hitch with one that works with the backup lights. My
existing hitch has a mechanical lever to lock it in the "backup" direction
but it seems to pop out when I put a lot of pressure on it.

I store my boat through the winter months in a controlled climate section
of
a limestone mine. I use the express check-in, just drop off the boat and
they park it in the mine for me.

My concern and it sounds like I am right is that the electronic backup
locks
don't have a provision for mechanically locking out the brakes for backing
up. When I drop the boat off now, I use nylon ties to make sure the lock
for
the backup is held in position so the boat jockeys don't damage the
brakes.

Does yours have a mechanical reverse lockout or is it strictly done
electrically?



Regards
John S

I would rather be boating!