I would like to transfer a Pearson26 (draws 5400 lbs) from a trailer to
jack stands. I'm only getting temporary use of the trailer, so I will
have to get it on jack stands. Has anyone or anyone you know performed
this seemingly superhuman feat without the use of a helicopter or
crane?
Thanks.

wrote:
I would like to transfer a Pearson26 (draws 5400 lbs) from a trailer to
jack stands. I'm only getting temporary use of the trailer, so I will
have to get it on jack stands. Has anyone or anyone you know performed
this seemingly superhuman feat without the use of a helicopter or
crane?
Thanks.

No, but take pictures when you do it. Will your insurance cover you
if it falls?

Fork lift is generally how it's done at most good yards. Some lesser
places have a craine with harness/straps.
Forks like this can pick up a 32 foot sailboat without any trouble and
I've seen a larger version that could pick up a 36 foot Catalina.
Travel lifts are usually employed at that point.

http://hometown.aol.com/bobsprit/images/racklift.jpg

RB

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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Fork lift is generally how it's done at most good yards. Some lesser
places have a craine with harness/straps.
Forks like this can pick up a 32 foot sailboat without any trouble and
I've seen a larger version that could pick up a 36 foot Catalina.
Travel lifts are usually employed at that point.

http://hometown.aol.com/bobsprit/images/racklift.jpg

RB


A travel lift is a crane. He said he didn't want to use a crane. Idiot!

loyd

Jack the trailer up. Secure the poppets under the boat
with chain to hold them together. Remove boat.

You may have to do it in stages. Consider the hassle
involved in doing this and in moving it later. It sounds
like many hours of sweat and work.


wrote
I would like to transfer a Pearson26 (draws 5400 lbs) from a trailer to
jack stands. I'm only getting temporary use of the trailer, so I will
have to get it on jack stands. Has anyone or anyone you know performed
this seemingly superhuman feat without the use of a helicopter or
crane?
Thanks.

Make the stands the same height as the trailer so they barely fit under the
boat. Remove most of the air from the trailer tires, then drive away. When
you want to reverse the process, put the trailer back under the stands, then
fill the tires until you start to relieve the pressure on the stands.
Obviously, you want to be careful to get everything right before you try it.

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www.sailnow.com

wrote in message
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I would like to transfer a Pearson26 (draws 5400 lbs) from a trailer to
jack stands. I'm only getting temporary use of the trailer, so I will
have to get it on jack stands. Has anyone or anyone you know performed
this seemingly superhuman feat without the use of a helicopter or
crane?
Thanks.

Any way you do it, there will be clearance problems removing
the trailer.

"Capt. JG" wrote

Make the stands the same height as the trailer so they barely fit under
the boat. Remove most of the air from the trailer tires, then drive away.
When you want to reverse the process, put the trailer back under the
stands, then fill the tires until you start to relieve the pressure on the
stands. Obviously, you want to be careful to get everything right before
you try it.

wrote
I would like to transfer a Pearson26 (draws 5400 lbs) from a trailer to
jack stands. I'm only getting temporary use of the trailer, so I will
have to get it on jack stands. Has anyone or anyone you know performed
this seemingly superhuman feat without the use of a helicopter or
crane?
Thanks.

Why? All you need is a couple of inches. We didn't have any problems.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Bart Senior" .@. wrote in message ...
Any way you do it, there will be clearance problems removing
the trailer.

"Capt. JG" wrote

Make the stands the same height as the trailer so they barely fit under
the boat. Remove most of the air from the trailer tires, then drive away.
When you want to reverse the process, put the trailer back under the
stands, then fill the tires until you start to relieve the pressure on
the stands. Obviously, you want to be careful to get everything right
before you try it.

wrote
I would like to transfer a Pearson26 (draws 5400 lbs) from a trailer to
jack stands. I'm only getting temporary use of the trailer, so I will
have to get it on jack stands. Has anyone or anyone you know performed
this seemingly superhuman feat without the use of a helicopter or
crane?
Thanks.

It's a small boat, they should be able to crank the stands
up enough to move the trailer.

Seahag

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...
Make the stands the same height as the trailer so they
barely fit under the boat. Remove most of the air from the
trailer tires, then drive away. When you want to reverse
the process, put the trailer back under the stands, then
fill the tires until you start to relieve the pressure on
the stands. Obviously, you want to be careful to get
everything right before you try it.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

wrote in message
ups.com...
I would like to transfer a Pearson26 (draws 5400 lbs) from
a trailer to
jack stands. I'm only getting temporary use of the
trailer, so I will
have to get it on jack stands. Has anyone or anyone you
know performed
this seemingly superhuman feat without the use of a
helicopter or
crane?
Thanks.

Yes, I've done it with wood blocks and jacks.

SBV

wrote in message
ups.com...
I would like to transfer a Pearson26 (draws 5400 lbs) from
a trailer to
jack stands. I'm only getting temporary use of the
trailer, so I will
have to get it on jack stands. Has anyone or anyone you
know performed
this seemingly superhuman feat without the use of a
helicopter or
crane?
Thanks.