Boat Trailer Lift Kit

[EZM]

I wonder if there is a reasonable way to lift a trailer an inch or two using a lift kit or fabricated block of some sort - and if anyone has done this.

It's either that, or increasing the tire diameter and lifting the fenders.

The reason I ask, is that when I tilt my main engine all the way down for garage storage, it hits the floor prior to being in the fully down (and fully drained) position.

I don't know if a better option is the "lift kit" or maybe just taller rubber (which would likely require the fender modification).

[Kyle]

Is the axle already flipped? If not, that will give ya extra clearance.

[heresrod]

use 2x6 to create a wedge park boat on top of wedge

[EZM]

Originally Posted by Kyle

Is the axle already flipped? If not, that will give ya extra clearance.

I looked at that, because that's the quick and easy way to do, but problem is the trailer is a Shore Land'r (on a Lund) and the axle is heavy 2x3 tubular and the 3" lift would be too high to get into the garage door.

I have roughly 2" clearance through the standard garage door to the top of the windshield.

I was thinking of getting some 5/8" or 3/4"aluminium plates cut and lazer cut with 4 holes and stacking 2 plates on each side (4 plates total) to give me a 1-1/4" to 1-1/2"ride height adjustment -which would be ideal.

I would just have to buy 4 pcs. of the longer U bolts and some nuts.

But that would be the way to go if my garage door was a touch higher.

[EZM]

Originally Posted by heresrod

use 2x6 to create a wedge park boat on top of wedge

That would work. That's likely going to be my winter storage solution if I don't modify the trailer.

[huntsfurfish]

Can you lower the front enough to drain the motor then after if is drained, raise the motor enough to get the boat to drain. Once motor is drained its good and shouldnt need to be verticle to drain any more.

Or as said just set her on a couple small 2x6 boards.

[Dean2]

Higher the trailer the more it becomes top heavy and inclined to move around in the wind and on rough roads, especially single axles. Far better off to park it on a 2x6" ramp and leave it as low as possible for towing. Also means you don't have problems getting in and out of lower doors.

[SamSteele]

Jack stands in the garage?

ETA: I like the 2x6 idea. Simple and cheap.


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[CBintheNorth]

Originally Posted by huntsfurfish

Can you lower the front enough to drain the motor then after if is drained, raise the motor enough to get the boat to drain. Once motor is drained its good and shouldnt need to be verticle to drain any more.

This.
Unless you can't crank your jack down far enough? Or maybe you want bigger tires?
I'd be looking at repositioning the jack to lower the front end enough before anything, as a lower boat needs less water to launch, tows better, and is easier to get into and out of.

[mtnluvr]

Overlay your bunks with another layer of wood

[JRuel]

Could you just park the trailer on blocks?

[fed]

use a floor jack on back of trailer to drain it then let it down when done

[RavYak]

Since you only need it for storage I am in the park it on top of a 2x6 crowd.

[EZM]

Originally Posted by RavYak

Since you only need it for storage I am in the park it on top of a 2x6 crowd.

Yeah - that really does seem so logical and easy.

Likely the best and least evasive solution.

[Knotter]

lifted trailer means you're going that much further down the ramp to launch and load.

[EZM]

Originally Posted by Knotter

lifted trailer means you're going that much further down the ramp to launch and load.

For sure - and my Lund Tyee is pretty darn deep - In fact the deepest bows for the aluminum walleye type boats (as the American's call them).

I need quite a bit of water compared to other brands of boats of similar length for sure.

When it's on the trailer - the nose of the bow is like at 5'-0" - takes some water to get her to float.

My garage door opening is 6'-11" and I've got maybe just under a couple inches left to clear the windshield.

[Lund rebel]

Mario, I put the bigger rubber on my trailer, went from what I thought was grossly undersized 13 to much larger 15 inch tires. I more so did it for weight and bearing longevity. I can't remember size difference but I bet overall diameter was almost double. It's crazy how much it changed ride/ launch height. I built spacers to modify the fender up to accommodate the larger wheel/tire

[HookedOnKokanee]

--- this might be a long shot ... but is your cultivation plate on the motor even with the bottom of the transom of the boat ...

--- right now I am going to have a jack plate installed to have the motor raised to the proper height almost 2 inches

--- also a quick test to see if the motor mounted high enough on the transom ... at full throttle does water crawl up the transom ... if so the motor is mounted too low for your type of boat

--- again maybe a long shot ... but if the motor needs to be raised there is your 1 1/2 inches to maybe even 3 inches ...


thank you



doyle

[Dean2]

Originally Posted by HookedOnKokanee

--- this might be a long shot ... but is your cultivation plate on the motor even with the bottom of the transom of the boat ...

--- right now I am going to have a jack plate installed to have the motor raised to the proper height almost 2 inches

--- also a quick test to see if the motor mounted high enough on the transom ... at full throttle does water crawl up the transom ... if so the motor is mounted too low for your type of boat

--- again maybe a long shot ... but if the motor needs to be raised there is your 1 1/2 inches to maybe even 3 inches ...


thank you



doyle

That is an excellent point. Well done!

[The Fisherman Guy]

Surprised no one has suggested the Canadian Lift Kit.

Hockey pucks work great as blocks.

Good luck with the rest of your season Mario

[EZM]

Originally Posted by Lund rebel

Mario, I put the bigger rubber on my trailer, went from what I thought was grossly undersized 13 to much larger 15 inch tires. I more so did it for weight and bearing longevity. I can't remember size difference but I bet overall diameter was almost double. It's crazy how much it changed ride/ launch height. I built spacers to modify the fender up to accommodate the larger wheel/tire

That's an option as well, my tires are on 14's so up to a 15 and higher profile would do it, but I'd have mess around with my fenders as there isn't a whole lot of room there I think.

Good idea though.

I'm going to be out at the lake a few more times here and into November I'm sure, so I have a little time to figure out a plan.

[EZM]

Originally Posted by HookedOnKokanee

--- this might be a long shot ... but is your cultivation plate on the motor even with the bottom of the transom of the boat ...

--- right now I am going to have a jack plate installed to have the motor raised to the proper height almost 2 inches

--- also a quick test to see if the motor mounted high enough on the transom ... at full throttle does water crawl up the transom ... if so the motor is mounted too low for your type of boat

--- again maybe a long shot ... but if the motor needs to be raised there is your 1 1/2 inches to maybe even 3 inches ...


thank you



doyle

Cavitation plate is aligned about 3/4" below bow - which should be around perfect. Lund pre-rigs the Mercury Motors in the factory and definitely sets them up to be optimised for the boats.

HOWEVER, mine has a BF-150 Honda, so this was a good thought you had. The dealer mounted the Honda, but, did so with specs sent from Lund. In fact, the motor mounting position is slightly higher compared to a Merc if you look at the saddle (there is a solid spacer there about 1/2"). So I think, although a possibility, I think in this case she's pretty much where she needs to be.

There is little bow lift, she sit down quickly and runs top speed trimmed up slightly with no porpoising, so, she's probably pretty darn close.

[HookedOnKokanee]

- Last Thing About Motor Proper Height

-- I just got my boat back from "All Brands Boat Repair" in Steinbach, Manitoba

-- this is the only Lund Owned boat repair facility in all of Canada

-- they were able to paint, replace all floors and carpet, along with the floatation foam

-- this is where they pointed out the proper height the motor should be

-- also like so many another fishing enthusiasts, while wondering around Bass Pro in Calgary, all their boats, any make, with mostly mercurys were mounted so the cultivation plate was exactly even with the transom

-- plus I did whole bunch of time online to investigate what was told to me by the Lund reps in Steinbach

-- and they are right

anyways /// love to hear how you finally solve your problem


respectfully

doyle

[wildwoods]

Originally Posted by mtnluvr

Overlay your bunks with another layer of wood

Best Idea i would say. Might even steal it......