Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:
On Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:10:01 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:


On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:32:37 -0800,
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.

On my trailer boats, I've always taken the weight off the tires if
they are going to be stored for a long time - even if the boat wasn't
on the trailer.

It's pretty simple - a few floor jacks and some 4X4 lumber - just lift
the trailer enough to take the weight off the tires, place the floor
jacks and let it down. Do be sure to put some wood under the floor
jacks because if the floor is a little soft, the jacks will dig in.
The 4X4 are there for safety - place them on the corners of the
trailer so you get support in two directions in case the jacks fail
for some reason.

Having said that, you will lose air in the tires even after six months
- it's just the way it works. Not a lot though.

Not jacks - stands - FLOOR STANDS. You use the jacks to put them on
the FLOOR STANDS.

Damn. :)


Google JACK STANDS to get the best results.

Rob