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I am building a new house, and have made provisions for my 23' chap.
However, the beam length is to wide. I will need to move the boat side
ways. I have seen a device that is used for cars to move them around,
called skates. Is there such an animal for trailers? Is there a rolling
plate available? Many thanks.



"However, the beam length is to wide. I will need to move the boat side
ways."

WHAT??? Am I the only one who can't figure out what you mean?

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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I am building a new house, and have made provisions for my 23' chap.
However, the beam length is to wide. I will need to move the boat side
ways. I have seen a device that is used for cars to move them around,
called skates. Is there such an animal for trailers? Is there a rolling
plate available? Many thanks.



"However, the beam length is to wide. I will need to move the boat side
ways."

WHAT??? Am I the only one who can't figure out what you mean?


I understand what he's trying to do, but don't know of a ready made product.
I'd design some type of dolly using a battery powered hydraulic pump and
lift to slide under the trailer frame on either side of the wheels, lift the
trailer and boat, then have a motorized system to propel the dolly to move
the boat and trailer.

I have to admit though. When I read the subject line, I was ready to
discuss opposite rudder and prop thrust .... or thrusters.

RCE

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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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wrote in message
ups.com...
I am building a new house, and have made provisions for my 23' chap.
However, the beam length is to wide. I will need to move the boat side
ways. I have seen a device that is used for cars to move them around,
called skates. Is there such an animal for trailers? Is there a rolling
plate available? Many thanks.



"However, the beam length is to wide. I will need to move the boat side
ways."

WHAT??? Am I the only one who can't figure out what you mean?


I understand what he's trying to do, but don't know of a ready made
product. I'd design some type of dolly using a battery powered hydraulic
pump and lift to slide under the trailer frame on either side of the
wheels, lift the trailer and boat, then have a motorized system to propel
the dolly to move the boat and trailer.

I have to admit though. When I read the subject line, I was ready to
discuss opposite rudder and prop thrust .... or thrusters.

RCE


I know a guy who sprays Armorall on the floor, and he can slide the boat
tires from just muscle power to the hitch.