oopps that should be Fulton tongue jack...

here's one internet site with boat trailer advice...
http://www.geocities.com/palmbeachbo...tructions.html

BTW you didn't mention how disabled your husband is...
here we have special boats rigged for the disabled. The organization is
called Sail Able and uses Martin 16 open boats.
http://www.sailable.ca/halifax.htm

We even have the national championships here this summer...
http://www.sailable.ca/mobcup.htm