Boat trailer project

By diyauto
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2 minute(s) of a 22 minute read

4-19-2009

The winch was in terrible shape, but worked fine.

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Found this helpful hint after sandblasting.

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The frame of the winch was galvanized. The balance of the mechanism was powdercoated because the gears would not have meshed properly with 1/16" of zinc on them. The tolerances on the rest of the parts wouldn't have allowed it either.

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4-26-2009

Lighting installed and operative.

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Installed spare tire bracket and spare. Installed a new dual wheel tongue jack. I find myself doing "musical cars" all summer and it would be helpful to be able to move the boat easier.

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After a little spiffing up of the deck, glass and chrome she's ready to be reunited with her berth.

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Looking foreward to Tuesday evening. Manpower and will power will be necessary for this task.



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