hknfsh Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Should had stayed home today. Son and I arrive at the ramp in Branson Campground and as I back his trailer down the ramp it drops off the end of the ramp and is stuck. I've launched a boat here a 1000 times over the last 30 yrs and have never done such a thing. We tried to rope the bunks and lift it up onto the concrete but that didn't work. Only choice was 4x4 low and that was a big strain on the truck but out it came. Guess what.....a bent spindle and a cockeyed trailer. Knew that was going to happen !! So.....boat goes into a stall at Scotty's.... trailer off to the side in the brush....and back to Spfd. to get MY boat off its trailer and back down to get his. Dreaded a 3rd trip to get the trailer so we unbolted the axle.... lifted the trailer up onto the top of his boat....axle up into boat....ratcheted everything down and headed for home. Oh....did I mention we had to stop at my sons shop and weld a huge crack in MY trailer frame ? Geeezzzz......so much for fishing today. Thought someone might enjoy this......see ya next weekend !!
duckydoty Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Sorry to read about the misshap. My wife and I saw you guys down there and wondered what was going on. We thought you guys were buying a trailer when we saw u loading the other one. A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
hknfsh Posted January 13, 2014 Author Posted January 13, 2014 That's funny duck. I was figuring people would see us monkeying around with 2 trailers and a boat and wondering...what the ????? Won't make this mistake again believe me ! Glad you had a good.day on the water. Sounds like you did good. If you see me down there again say hi. I'm there nearly every weekend weather permitting.
Wayne SW/MO Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Wow that's a lot of damage. I've dropped off a couple of times but had leaf springs both times and without the boat the trailer grudgingly came up and over sliding up the springs. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
hknfsh Posted January 13, 2014 Author Posted January 13, 2014 Yeah Wayne...it sucked. The trailer wasn't gonna come up and out easily on this one. Got everything home and new axle bought....so lesson learned. Son wanted to go with a 5 lug anyway so that's what I'll pay for. Call me crazy but a 5 lug..2000 lb capacity...with leaf springs was only $120. Cheap I thought.
duckydoty Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Should be a nice weekend coming up. Hopefully you'll get her back together and have a better weekend. A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
Wayne SW/MO Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 I wouldn't gripe about that price either! Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
hknfsh Posted January 14, 2014 Author Posted January 14, 2014 I'll ask him today and post it before day is up. I know he's getting it here in Spfd.
hknfsh Posted January 15, 2014 Author Posted January 15, 2014 Hey Goggle....the trailer axle is from Wheeler Metal here in Spfd. Its a 2000 lbs 5 lug with leaf springs for $120. Son is getting it Friday and his buddys at work will help install and get the trailer tongue straightened out and rewelded. Be back on the lake in no time.
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