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question heavy boat on tires
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 |
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