On Mar 22, 11:26*am, wrote:
On Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:51:26 -0400, hk
wrote:





On 3/22/10 12:43 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:36:02 -0400, wrote:

I have a 22' sea ray cuddy cabin on a trailer. *I'd like to paint the
bottom myself this year and save some money.

How do I get access to the whole bottom to paint it? *The trailer
wheels and rollers make this task impossible. There's really not much
room to work under there either.

I have seen guys paint all they could get at, then move the boat back
a little with a come along and paint the holes they missed. Just be
sure you have the trailer blocked up well so it doesn't tilt back on
you when you move the boat. Winch it back into position before you tow
it so your tongue weight is right..

The original poster complained about the lack of room under the trailer.
I suppose he could block up the rear and jack up the front, but...what I
suggested is easier and faster and safer.

He did say "save some money". Most boat yards I have seen do not
really let you do a lot of work yourself in their patch. They sell
that service and want you to pay them. Usually they claim an insurance
problem with you working under their blocking. The way lawyers are
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The marina at the lake I use, will let you do your own work if your a
member there. and that makes sense. because if you're not a member
there, they will hardly let you on the propery, that is unless your
craft is large enough it needs crand to the water,t hen they get you
on the launch and pull fee. On a thirty-foot 'whatever' its about
$200.00 wether in or out.