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.

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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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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.

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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.


Are you looking for these?

http://tinyurl.com/qpvb5

Dan

Yesterday, I had to move my 20' Tolman on her new trailer 2' sideways
while my tow vehicle was in the shop. No problem. I had a 10' 4x4
post on hand that I used as a lever and was able to little by little
move her sideways by prying against the trailer frame and floor.

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Yesterday, I had to move my 20' Tolman on her new trailer 2' sideways
while my tow vehicle was in the shop. No problem. I had a 10' 4x4
post on hand that I used as a lever and was able to little by little
move her sideways by prying against the trailer frame and floor.


On a fairly even surface, I can maneuver my combined boat/trailer weight
of 1800 lbs (19' Sandpiper sailboat) with my trailer dolly.
If I have one other person pushing while I pull, I can manage a bit of a
grade uphill. You do need a bit of wiggle room to forward & backward
three or four feet at a time.
note: I have a slightly superior version of sample shown here
(pneumatic tires)
http://tinyurl.com/nayzu

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.

Are you looking for these?

Wheel skates work great for a car in a garage on a nice smooth concrete
floor. Is that where you'd be keeping the boat? Otherwise, how smooth is
the surface on which you need to move the boat?

Bill,

Assuming a smooth floor it is very easy to do. This solution is a little
messy but I've used it many time to move large military trailer mounted
shops sideways to fit into tight spots..

Stop a few inches from the rearward destination. Spread some grease (GAA)
on the floor behind the tires. Back the tires onto the grease. Unhitch
making sure the dolly wheel is pointing in the proper direction for sideways
travel. Push the boat/trailer sideways as required. Clean up the residue
and chock the wheels.

Not very elegant but it's easy and the cost is just about nada.

Butch
"Bill Kearney" 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.

Are you looking for these?

Wheel skates work great for a car in a garage on a nice smooth concrete
floor. Is that where you'd be keeping the boat? Otherwise, how smooth is
the surface on which you need to move the boat?

"Butch Davis" wrote in message
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Bill,

Assuming a smooth floor it is very easy to do. This solution is a little
messy but I've used it many time to move large military trailer mounted
shops sideways to fit into tight spots..

Stop a few inches from the rearward destination. Spread some grease (GAA)
on the floor behind the tires. Back the tires onto the grease. Unhitch
making sure the dolly wheel is pointing in the proper direction for
sideways travel. Push the boat/trailer sideways as required. Clean up
the residue and chock the wheels.

Not very elegant but it's easy and the cost is just about nada.

Butch


Quite a messy proposition, especially for a new house with a new driveway.
After just a short while the whole drive would end up with grease marks from
the tires.