Hi Bill,
The story looks mostly correct except for a few items.
I used a ratcheting come-along tied to both cleats near the stern and
then attached the come-along to a chain wrapped around a post at the
back of my pole barn. Then the boat was slowly ratcheted backwards
while the trailer stayed put as I had the wheels blocked and the
parking brake set on the Jeep. It is important to note that the front
of the boat should be tied down so it doesn't tilt backwards off the
trailer. After the boat was back far enough on the trailer I pulled
the trailer forward and up onto the ramps.
The jack that I used to lower the keel down is actually a ATV/
Motorcycle jack from Harbor Freight. It worked reasonably well for
this task. I wish I had three helpers for this project, unfortunately
it was only my wife and I and she was holding our baby so she was
basically on 911 duty if I didi something stupid :-)
The page looks great and I hope it helps other people out who try
this, thanks for putting it together.
--Chad
On Dec 26, 2007, at 1:13 AM, Bill Lamica wrote:
Hi All,
Happy Holidays!!!!
We now have a few excellent examples of M17 keel removals. Problem
is I, who
have never pulled an M17 keel, wrote the info on the last one to be
posted.
So, those of you who have actually done that deed, please review the
info.
Check out the Chad Parrish Keel removal on the Maint & Modifications
page.
GO TO: http://www.msogphotosite.com/M17MM.html
Bill
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