Ron Ellard Posted September 16, 2022 Report Share Posted September 16, 2022 Whats the best way to store my Core Sound 17 off the trailer. What size and how would I place say jack stands to support the boat. I want to possible rearrange the bunks and make use of the rollers on the trailer. And also to be able to store the boat in my garage for the winter. Thanks Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul356 Posted September 16, 2022 Report Share Posted September 16, 2022 I'd go back to the cradle plans in the kit. I.e., a plywood cross sectional at roughly the forward bulkhead and another 3 or 4 feet forward of the transom, and one at mid-boat, if memory serves. Put those on a rolling frame. put a couple of cross timbers blocked up to the keel underneath if those don't seem sturdy enough, but I bet they will. I crawled all over my 17 (mk I) on that setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter HK Posted September 17, 2022 Report Share Posted September 17, 2022 This is what I made to build it on Cheers Peter HK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul356 Posted September 17, 2022 Report Share Posted September 17, 2022 Yup. Mine was very similar. I also doubt you could get actual jackstands low enough to fit under the 20 with the keel on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 On 9/16/2022 at 10:24 PM, Paul356 said: Yup. Mine was very similar. I also doubt you could get actual jackstands low enough to fit under the 20 with the keel on the ground. He wouldn't need to. With some finagelling and jockeying around, he could use the jack stands to lift the boat off the trailer and keep it there. Then do the reverse and slide the trailer back under the boat. 4 Jack stands, with padding on the plates, placed at bulkheads where they meet the chines, in 2 pairs, would be where I would put them in the end for storage. Give me a lever long enough, and a place to stand, and I could move the earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul356 Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 I guess so, re jackstands. It's hard to move those once the boat is on them, tho. The cradle on casters gives lots of options. I built the boat half in the garage and half wheeled out to the drive in nice weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 I’ve been thinking about your question. You got a lot of good responses. But let me throw in my two cents-worth. First “cent”: I came across this video that might be helpful, at least for how to raise and lower the boat while it’s on the trailer. Second “cent”: Sailboats’ hulls are angled on the bottom. They are also smooth and slippery. I have concerns about using jack stands, especially if you’re talking about automotive jack stands. Since the jack stands are vertical, the bottom will hit them at an angle. The top of the jack stand could easily slip outboard. That’s why boat jack stands have a wider stance. And that’s also why the cradle idea is a better solution. The cradle kisses off to the shape of the bottom, and will not slip like a jack stand. No, I would never consider using jack stands, except for directly under the keel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 I've pulled Skeena (CS20.3) off her trailer twice now. I used a hill on my yard and dragged the boat backwards on the trailer until there was no tongue weight. I then undid the hitch after blocking the wheels. I lowered the stern to the ground onto a moving blanket laid under the trailer. Using only gravity I dragged the boat into the soft grass. I then put up the mizzen up and with moving blankets protecting the hull pulled her over on her side with the mizzen halyard and a bit of lifting by my two adult boys. I think you could do this about anywhere. These boats aren't that heavy. If I had to do it in my garage I'd put the stern on a furniture dolly and roll it off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jones Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 I've got floor, seat top, and deck work to do on my CS17. A little worried about spending hours bent over and reaching into the boat. Climbing into the trailered boat is a hassle too. Is a low cradle a back saver or would you keep the boat on the trailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted September 24, 2022 Report Share Posted September 24, 2022 I want to apologize for this up-front. But my weird sense of humor is kicking in. The title of this thread is: ”Jack stands for a core sound 17” I just want to say: ”Don stands for a Bay River Skiff 25” Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted September 25, 2022 Report Share Posted September 25, 2022 On a serious note, this video may be helpful to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul356 Posted September 25, 2022 Report Share Posted September 25, 2022 Randy, i guess you kind of need to do the mental math: What's the (a) effort of climbing in and out of the trailered boat vs the (b) effort of unloading and reloading the boat on trailer plus bending over a lot vs. the (c) effort of making a rolling cradle [if you don't have one already] but saving the effort of bending over. I think the key variable is how much work you must do inside the boat, and what kind. If it's a lot, I'd go for putting the boat on a cradle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jones Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 Even the mental exercise is making me back hurt. I think the rolling cradle is the solution. Apologies for diverting the thread. Thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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