[23seacraft]

The boat I bought last fall is a 1983, but has never been kept in water, thus it was never bottom painted. This season I have a slip and will have to get the boat off of the trailer and onto stands, not an easy task for a 23' boat. Some have told me to tie it off to a large tree and pull the trailer out from underneath slowly adding blocks and stands to it...It seems getting it back on would be the real challenge! Does anyone have any experience in tackling such a job? The potential for disaster seems to be present!

I do appreciate any advice you may have!

 

[23seacraft]

Thanks!

Guys-

Thanks for your responses, very much appreciated. I am glad that I am not the only one who thinks this is a heck of a project! Have considered a marina approach, but most tell me, come by in a month and we'll fit you in. Patience is tough to come by when the stripers are in...

Thanks again, great advice!

 

[23seacraft]

My Thanks!!

Thank you all-

I just went to the local marina and for $350-$400 they'll find the waterline, epoxy barrier coat the bare hull and paint it up. Short money compared to the hospital down the road. Although the jacking method described by rizzilient sounded great!

Thanks again to all for your detailed and thought out responses!