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B25 Trailer Games

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Following Mike's suggestion, I moved my winch stand about a foot closer to the coupler. Cranked the boat forward with the winch (roller trailer). I lost use of my last set of side rollers with the move, but it seems stable on the trailer. Much harder to raise the tongue with the jack now.

Using my a#$ gage to determine a spring rate, I have about 375 lbs on the ball now. A quick test drive...seems much more stable. Yea!

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Still going to drive like grandpa tomorrow..

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That's great, simple solutions are always better.
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Is she splashing tomorrow?
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No, John. Heading to Guy Brothers to have the G2 programmed and the steering bled, and any updates it needs. Might get it wet this weekend if things go well. I think I plugged all the holes in the hull...might float?
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I too wanted to ask...but figured you'd have mentioned a splash day.


But-
You just did!

Awesome!!

I can't wait to hear your report on how great she runs!
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Good luck. She looks great.
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Very exciting!
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Yes and to think at one point you almost threw in the towel on this project! Enjoy!
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MarkS wrote:Yes and to think at one point you almost threw in the towel on this project! Enjoy!
That happened more than once, Mark!
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