Blocking up 2000 SN

[aerojust]

I am going to put my SN on blocks to rebuild the trailer this winter. Biggest question is on supporting the keel up front. I have read about blocking near the tracking fins. It makes more sense to me to black right behind the fins. There is a flat spot there to distribute the weight and it is forward enough of the engine to not be front heavy. Forward of the fins the hull is V shaped. Will the edge hold the weight of the boat without damaging it. Also thought about cutting a v notch in a block to match the hull shape.

Any thoughts on this greatly appreciated.

[CHassmann]

Do you have a boat lift or friend with lift? Maybe it would be simpler to keep it on a lift in the spring while the trailer is rebuilt.

[aerojust]

No. That would be ideal. Closest thing would be marina storage on a rack. That would run me around 200 bucks for a month. Trying to save money on this one.


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[Stevemo14]

I put my Super Air on blocks this past spring. I know its a little different than a direct drive, but i think it would work the same.



I used 12 cinder blocks, some 2x8 wood blocks, and an engine hoist.

1. Lower the tongue of the trailer as low as possible, and place blocks and wood at the rear of the boat.
- I had to do this twice to get the blocks all the way under.
2. Hook the engine lift to the front lift ring, and lift it off the trailer. Pull trailer as far forward as the wheels and lift legs will allow.
3. Block center of boat, and pull trailer out. Re attach engine hoist and lift boat again, and place blocks where best suited.

I left the engine hoist attached for safety. I did not get in the boat while it was on blocks, but I wet sanded and buffed the entire bottom of the boat with no issues, and never left like I was in danger.

[aerojust]

Thanks! The picture is worth 1000 words on this.

[functionoverfashion]

Don't worry too much about the exact location of the keel block. I worked at a marina for years and put all kinds of boats on and off blocks every day. A setup like in the picture above is perfect. We usually put keel blocks a bit behind the point where the keel flattens out, if that makes sense. But the boat is plenty strong, don't worry about that. Just set it down gently!

[aerojust]

More info and lots of pics on this thread: https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/f...railer-storage