On Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:35:51 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote:



"Scott Dickson" wrote in message
...

On Dec 12, 9:32 pm, Eddie wrote:
I have a Regal, dry weight around 8,200lbs. It sits on a three-axle
trailer, weight approx. 1,500 lbs. I have six so-so tires and will
have the boat sitting on a cement pad for the next 6 mo. or so doing
some major and minor work on it. I'm thinking that with all that
weight on the tires that if they lose air I may have a hard time
putting air in them where it sits. I suppose I could call AAA and ask
for a truck that has an air compressor. So my question is, could I
put a couple of floor jacks to help support the weight of the boat and
trailer? I've seen where cars that are stored for a long time have
something to remove the weight under the car. Has anyone done this?
I'm thinking that I'd need minimum four with each having a 2-ton
capacity. I'd have to figure out a way to lift the boat up to slide
the jacks under it.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated.
Eddie


To which "Scott Dickson" answered:

Block up the trailer frame on four corners, and oila.



Bad advice, IMO. Possibility of bending the frame.
Block it where the axle springs meet the frame. That's where the frame is
designed
to carry the weight to the ground.

Eisboch


You're probably one of the few that hasn't kf'd Mr. Dickson.

Good catch. Hope the OP heeds your advice.
--

John H