"Dave" wrote in message
om...


it possible to remove a 17" fiberglass I/O boat from the trailer
safely wilst I do this project?

Sure, it isn't too hard.

If the boat has lifting eyes you can build a frame to hoist the boat up.
That could be expensive though.

The cheapest way is to get 4 (or more) jackstands, matching numbers of
short lengths of 2x6 and a floorjack. Always have a 2x6 between the jack
and the boat. Start at the back, jack the boat up an inch or so and set it
on a jackstand. Move forward and repeat the process until the entire boat
is sitting an inch above the trailer. Move the trailer forward (carefully)
until a frame member or axel is hitting one of the jackstands. Jack the
boat up again, move the jackstand to a spot just behind the frame/axel.
Repeat until the trailer is free.

Of am I gonna have to bribe someone
this summer to let me park the boat in the water somewhere for a week
or so?

That's my favorite way! Wait till summer, rent a slip at the marina where
you like to boat and store the boat there. Enjoy being able to drive to the
marina and just hop in the boat and go.

Rod