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Keel
Jan 27, 2013 17:21:23 GMT -6
Post by stripersniper on Jan 27, 2013 17:21:23 GMT -6
I have a little problem. I have a sv19 with a magic tilt trailer. The keel of my boat is beet to heck and chunks missing. Our lake is low and we have to beach boat to load and unload so I hit alot of rocks. Not to mention previous owner did a good bit of it. I put a keelguard on it and it worked good and looked great but when I launch boat it catches on the plastic piece on the trailer where keel rest and ripped it off. Also that plate is busted and boat hits metal now. Has anyone changed there design to get around this problem? I looked at magic tilt site to get a replacement pad and it looks like you have to order the whole assombly with pvc bars and all. I want to do away with it so I can use a keel guard.
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Keel
Jan 27, 2013 18:05:51 GMT -6
Post by Juan on Jan 27, 2013 18:05:51 GMT -6
I'm not sure what your trailer looks like but if it has bunks can't you just raise them a bit to clear where the boat is touching the trailer? and if it doesn't have bunks, adding them could solve the problem,,, just a couple of braces, a few boards and a little marine carpet.
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Keel
Jan 27, 2013 18:31:57 GMT -6
Post by T-Topless on Jan 27, 2013 18:31:57 GMT -6
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Keel
Jan 28, 2013 18:50:45 GMT -6
Post by stripersniper on Jan 28, 2013 18:50:45 GMT -6
Trailer has bunks, When the keel gets past the bunks it goes onto a plastic piece that raises up the bow to line up and hook up. I will try to take a pic this weekend.
That is kinda like it TTopless but its more v shaped and hard plastic not rubber. I can probably replace it with a roller but doubt I can just do away with it. Im just going to have to be more careful. Our lake is down 12 ft and all the loading docks are out of the water so im always hitting big rocks trying to load my guys etc.
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Keel
Jan 28, 2013 19:33:01 GMT -6
Post by stripersniper on Jan 28, 2013 19:33:01 GMT -6
Pic
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Keel
Jan 28, 2013 19:33:46 GMT -6
Post by stripersniper on Jan 28, 2013 19:33:46 GMT -6
Pic
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Keel
Jan 28, 2013 19:35:11 GMT -6
Post by stripersniper on Jan 28, 2013 19:35:11 GMT -6
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Keel
Jan 28, 2013 20:09:27 GMT -6
Post by freezerfiller on Jan 28, 2013 20:09:27 GMT -6
Ouch, I'd ditch that center piece and put in some front bunks on either side.. I'm no specialist, but I'd consult a boat surgeon on that damage, that's pretty deep. At a minimum, I'd get some fresh epoxy in that wound.
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Keel
Jan 29, 2013 6:38:36 GMT -6
Post by T-Topless on Jan 29, 2013 6:38:36 GMT -6
Yes, your keel is almost worn through to the point of letting water in. I'd get that fixed before going out any more - doesn't look safe. That's will take some epoxy and fiberglass work - than a keel guard.
A good local trailer shop can fix your trailer up - or perhaps get some bunks like Freezer said.
Be safe!
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BoutTime
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Keel
Jan 29, 2013 18:36:40 GMT -6
Post by BoutTime on Jan 29, 2013 18:36:40 GMT -6
That is some very serious keel damage. As T-Topless said I'd get that fixed now. For sure the trailer is NOT set up correctly..
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Keel
Jan 30, 2013 6:14:47 GMT -6
Post by Juan on Jan 30, 2013 6:14:47 GMT -6
Fix the problem with the trailer and then stick some epoxy putty on the keel....sand, spot paint and go fishing.
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Keel
Jan 30, 2013 18:29:30 GMT -6
Post by stripersniper on Jan 30, 2013 18:29:30 GMT -6
Thats the same stuff a fiberglass man told me to use Juan. Now I have to get some and wait untill temps stay above 70 for a few days before I put it on.
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Keel
Jan 31, 2013 6:55:25 GMT -6
Post by T-Topless on Jan 31, 2013 6:55:25 GMT -6
Good stuff, but your damage is so deep, it may be necessary to add a bit of cloth in the process. Perhaps smoothing/filling with Marinetex 1st, then a layer or 2 of glass cloth, then finish up with Marinetex.
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BoutTime
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Keel
Jan 31, 2013 12:45:01 GMT -6
Post by BoutTime on Jan 31, 2013 12:45:01 GMT -6
I agree with Capt. Ross, from looking at the pic. some structural damage has been done to the keel. If not repaired correctly the damage will only migrate futher and weaken the hull. I would have an experienced fiberglass/hull repair shop look at it before I would attemp a do-it-yourself fix. - Just my two cents.
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Keel
Jan 31, 2013 18:44:43 GMT -6
Post by stripersniper on Jan 31, 2013 18:44:43 GMT -6
Thanks guys, Im going to try it myself first and if it dosent work out I will take it somewhere.
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BoutTime
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Keel
Jan 31, 2013 19:55:37 GMT -6
Post by BoutTime on Jan 31, 2013 19:55:37 GMT -6
Stripersniper: Not trying to tell you what to do. But from being in the trailer repair business I can tell that when someone brings me a trailer they tried to fix themselves and it didn't work it generally cost more than if I did it from the start. Most of the time I have to "undo" what they have done, then make the repair. This means more manhours in the fix. However; I am more than willing to give advise to the "do-it-yourself" guy About 50% of the time they decide it's more than they want to take on. With that said I am sure there is a shop you can consult to determine IF you want to tackle the job yourself before you attemp the repairs. Fiberglass work is not always easy, that is why I got out of it.
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985crabs
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Keel
Aug 9, 2013 13:00:43 GMT -6
Post by 985crabs on Aug 9, 2013 13:00:43 GMT -6
Sniper,
I've got the same boat on Magic Tilt trailer. Mine has bunks on the front that cradle the hull and line it up with the bow stop. You can get all the hardware for a couple hundred and put it on yourself. Lose that PVC V that is on there now. I sure hope you got that keel fixed up. It hurt looking at the picture.
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yolo
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Keel
Aug 9, 2013 14:20:09 GMT -6
Post by yolo on Aug 9, 2013 14:20:09 GMT -6
Im sure you found a solution by now but somoeone will most likely run into the same problem one day. Here is my experience.
I used the same trailer when i went from my 220cc to 238cc. Had to adjust the whole thing around to make the 238cc fit.
Move the bunks closer together (loosen the ubolts and push them closer together), that will raise the entire boat off the trailer. After you move the bunks in you will also (or should have to if it was set correctly from the begining) have to adjust the winch up and back a bit.
If the bow of the boat is leanding forward and the keel is sitting on the trailer then the boat is too far forward on the bunks, you will then have to adjust the bunks forward and maybe the boat back a bit depending on where it is sitting(there is a very fine line of where the boat sits on the trailer and where it sits on the bunks on the trailer).
Hope this helps.
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