16 Feb 24:
The convertible Mustang went for a sleepover at the Ford place, so we snuck our Alcort Catfish SMEDLEY into the garage for a few days to warm up, then we can do the fiberglass repairs in temps above 50F. But first we had to flip her back upright...
...and pull out the ramps for the trailer.
I wanted to leave SMEDLEY upside down to get to the repair area easier, but the top deck is not thick enough to hold the weight...as it is the bottom hull barely holds the weight in the configuration we have, rollers were not the best option as it turns out.
We're going to change something with the hull support, probably add a PVC bunk betweeen the rollers that will conform to the rocker of the hull. The rollers can go at that point, and SMEDLEY will be buk launched with the trailer submerged.
The trailer on the bottom right is what ALCORT sold for the Catfish, that might work if the padded bunks are plenty long and fit to support more hull area.
Some previous damage to repair, ALCORT tried to go light on the fiberglass thickness to keep the weight down, which might be okay if the boat lived on the beach.
The backyard is ready for Spring.
SMEDLEY was very patient while Skipper's back healed, now she's ready to get some TLC.
PS: We need one of these flatbed haulers to go get boats on rusty trailers. Does anyone want to sponsor us? :)
We'll need one of these that says Skipper's Marine Salvage.
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