How to put a boat on a trailer on land

Unlike regular trailers boat trailers get submerged in water on regular bases. First back the trailer into the water.

But if you own a aluminum boat this is a simple way to allow you access to work on your trailer without the use of machinery.

How to put a boat on a trailer on land. Now have a helper tip the transom onto the blocks as you gingerly pull forward until the boat is supported by the trailer forward and the blocks aft. Stack blocks along the keel and aft of the stem to a height that allows the cockpit to drain. Pull the trailer out from under.

While your boat is resting on a trailer go underneath and locate the water intake hole. Take the muff plunger and put it up to the water intake opening so that the plunger part is completely covering the hole. Wedge the muff plunger securely into place by making sure that the leg is firmly against the ground.

This means that you need to have your boat parked either to the side or behind your residence where it cannot be seen from the street. Like everything else the specifics of these rules vary based on the community. Some places allow your boat to be placed behind a parking structure or home where it cannot be seen.

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How your boat is blocked once its off the Travelift or the trailer is critical. While a boat can be blocked properly on cement blocks jack stands aka boat stands or poppets are the pros choice. Some boat manufacturers recommend positioning for blocks and jack stands so check the owners manual or with the builder.

When the boat is connected pull it up the ramp slowly to make sure it comes to rest evenly on the trailer. If its not on straight you may need to back down the ramp a little to adjust it Save all other checks for the parking lot to give others room to get their boats out as well. Just wondering how you properly safely lift a boat off its trailer to do any kind of work on the bottom of the hull.

Whether its doing an acid wash applying a barrier coat bottom paint or just to wax the bottom. My trailer has carpeted bunks that the boat sits on so thats a pretty large a. Load the boat on the trailer.

First back the trailer into the water. Partially submerge the bed. Then motor the boat half way onto the trailer.

Finally pull the boat the rest of the way onto it with the winch. Pull the trailer forward 15 feet. Strap the pontoon boat to the trailer.

In your boat approach the trailer from downstream keeping the bow pointed forward against the wind or current. When you just barely pass the centerline of your trailer turn your bow and allow the current to nudge it onto the trailer. Going into the current causes your boat to slip past the trailer without giving you time to steer into it.

Click here to see how to back up a boat trailer like a boss. Get on Your Boat Untie the Rope and Give a Small Shove Off the Dock. Once you have your trailer in the water its time to get ready to drive the boat onto the trailer.

To do this jump on your boat untie the back corner of it from the dock and get your rope in the boat. BE CAREFUL IF YOU TRY THIS. But if you own a aluminum boat this is a simple way to allow you access to work on your trailer without the use of machinery.

Heres how to trailer a boat. Align the hitch and ball then lower the trailer hitch down over the ball. Close the latch and insert the safety pin.

Cross the safety chains and attach them to the truck. If your trailer has brakes attach the safety line to the tow vehicle. Using a local boat ramp launch your boat in the water and off your old trailer.

Prepare the new trailer by loosening the winch stop Picture 1 and moving it as far to the front as possible. Remember to leave room for your vehicle to clear the trailer when turning. If you read my section on taking your boat off the trailer now you need to get it back on the trailer.

First its best to leave your vehicle hooked up to the trailer as you backup to your boat. This will prevent the trailer tongue from tilting up when the weight of the boat sits. Unlike regular trailers boat trailers get submerged in water on regular bases.

This is why these types of trailers require service and inspection more often. Remember that sitting on top of that old trailer is your precious boat taking good care of the trailer will ensure that you can tow your boat to and from the water without any incidents.