help?

[David Munaretto]

Okay, I could use some ideas. Boat was in for repairs most of the winter, and stored outside - my front roller is cracked and has basically fallen out - my 901 is darn near sitting on the metal pin. Any suggestions as to how I can *gently* lift the front of the boat (prior to ice out) to insert a new roller? I'd hate to hit a bump in the road on the way to the lake this spring, and I live in the land of potholes (chicago)...



David

 

[Steven Parker]

2 big guys and a case of beer !

 

[Steve Rizza]

If you loosen the winch, it should almost lift itself up.





If not, refer to Bama Steve's idea.

 

[Jim B]

Mine actually busted in two opn the way to the lake once. What i did was i jammed a roller up rag in there to cusion it and held it in there with duct tape. It worked pretty good for hthe rest of the trip. I stopped by a marine on the way to the ramp and picked up a new one and replaced it after the boat was in the water.



BTW mine if i loosen the strap doesnt budge off the roller. Its the exact opposite of what Steve R mentioned. It just sits there.

 

[mike chip]

you might have to lift it up by hand, but its not that heavy usually

mike c

 

[Bill Hamilton]

Suggest you use a floor or bottle jack to raise the bow up from the roller. You only need a few inches.

 

[Mike Tosello]

1 ) buy new roller

2) Put a towel or something around old roller to protect boat

3) Drive to nearest lake with ramp

4) Spend a few hours fishing

5) Come back to shore and tie boat to dock

6) Put new roller on trailer in the parking lot ( add tools BEFORE step 3 )

7) Load boat up and go home

 

[Bill Wright]

2 big guys and a case of beer !??? How about 2 cases.