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Thread: How do I sand and paint underneath my hull with the trailer in the way

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    How do I sand and paint underneath my hull with the trailer in the way

    Hi guys sorry for all the questions but I'm re spraying my boat and was wondering now to do underneath with the trailer in the way , with my old boat I just put it on some truck tires but this boat is a lot heavier . Cheers guys

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    Re: How do I sand and paint underneath my hull with the trailer in the way

    What boat have you got? Impossible to advise you if we dont know how big heavy etc. More details!!

    The best way for most boats is to gut it of all fittings, windscreens etc, drop it off the trailer and turn it over. Did my old Quintrex tinny that way. But of course the bigger the boat, the harder that is to do.
    Note to self: Don't argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience....

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    Re: How do I sand and paint underneath my hull with the trailer in the way

    It's a 19ft half cabin mate ,not sure how heavy it is

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    Fibreglass

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    Re: How do I sand and paint underneath my hull with the trailer in the way

    Quote Originally Posted by Clarkman View Post
    It's a 19ft half cabin mate ,not sure how heavy it is
    Sorry to jump in on this Clarkman but will also be interested in any advice . Looking at removing the old antifoul

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    Re: How do I sand and paint underneath my hull with the trailer in the way

    slide it back off onto stands similar to ones i had mine sitting on for a while

    We have also had a 25 sitting on them while we did some work on it
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    Re: How do I sand and paint underneath my hull with the trailer in the way

    From a safety perspective I would recommend putting it on the ground on tyres the same as you did the other boat... even spread of weight on the ground is better for the boat... and the external forces put on those stands would be enormous.. there is no cross bracing on them and they rely solely on the weld at the bottom to hold the weight of the boat up... they could do the job but it only takes one weld to fail when you are underneath doing your thing and you are gooooone! there is the issue of having the boats total weight supported by less points too... probs not that much of a concern but you don't want to stress the hull if you don't have to.
    2008 Signature 520C with the Suzuki 90 4 stroke on the back

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    Re: How do I sand and paint underneath my hull with the trailer in the way

    Hi, u may consider using auto rotisserie. Im not sure if u can hire one in your local area but u can DIY one. Search "auto rotisserie" from google and there are plenty of plans available for DIY. What all u need is basic welding skill.
    Regards, Phil

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    Re: How do I sand and paint underneath my hull with the trailer in the way

    I personally would be ok with my boat offloaded onto tyres and laying one side upwards. More tyres down then tipped gently the other side when needed.

    Anything else is just too risky to boat or owner I reckon.


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    Re: How do I sand and paint underneath my hull with the trailer in the way

    enging crane at the back and a stand at the front works a treat

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    Re: How do I sand and paint underneath my hull with the trailer in the way

    Attachment 92872650 haines.2 blokes and one good water/sander blaster.(and plenty of beer.


    that went well

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    Re: How do I sand and paint underneath my hull with the trailer in the way

    one side done.

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    Re: How do I sand and paint underneath my hull with the trailer in the way

    How did u get it off ur trailer ?

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    Re: How do I sand and paint underneath my hull with the trailer in the way

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    Quote Originally Posted by Clarkman View Post
    How did u get it off ur trailer ?
    Multiroller trailer,just pushed it back to point of balance then put some tires under and drove(car) off.
    To put back on lined trailer up and winched it on.
    Just two of use.Just take your time.

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