The last time I pulled my 26X I broke a tooth on the trailer winch and had to tie the boat in place. It’s currently sitting 22 inches farther back on the trailer than it should be and the center of balance is behind the trailer wheels. It takes about 120 lbs of weight on the trailer tongue to bring it down enough to attach it to the hitch. I’ve since replaced the winch but haven’t repositioned the boat.
I’m apprehensive about towing it again with upward pressure on the trailer hitch. Any advice on how to reposition the boat?
Drop toungue as lo as possible. Build blocks under the stern as high as you can. Use Jack to lift front of trailer. I have used a bottle Jack on the trailer frame to raise toungue. Build blocks under keel at bow. Lower trailer tongue until boat is clear of bunks. You can now slide trailer back to proper position. Reverse blocking procedure and you are good to go. DEFINITELY DO NOT TRAILER WITH THE BOAT THAT FAR BACK.
Welcome to the home of the Macgregor Yacht Club of British Columbia. We are a group of present and past Macgregor Yacht and Tattoo Yacht owners. Most of our members are in British Columbia, Canada, although we do have members from other places in Canada and the USA.
We organize on and off the water activities for owners of Macgregor and Tattoo boats; regattas, cruises, flotillas and our annual all member get together ‘MacRendezvous’. Members share tips, ideas, and hard-come-by knowledge about how to maximize the joy of owning these wonderfully affordable boats.
The basic, free sections of this website is open for all to enjoy.
You can register for free to have additional access to public forum where you can communicate with the club and can be included in emails that the club sends to members and registered users related to upcoming activities.
MYCBC membership provides you with full access to all areas of the website and the ability to participate in all activities. The modest, annual membership fee is $65 for the first year (which includes a club burgie and welcome package) and $35 per year thereafter. Membership in the club is recognized at marine stores and marinas for discounts on supplies and moorage. We also have negotiated discount insurance coverage for members. The saving you can expect will pay back your membership fee manyfold.
What’s inside?
•News about the club and its activities
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MYCBC supports the BC Marine Parks Forever Society
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