Getting seadoo off trailer to a portable work stand

[NX EXA]

I would think an engine hoist would work well. Wrap straps around the hull and lift it up, move the trailer, lower onto stand. That's what my plan was going to be whenever I need to remove it, which will probably be this winter as the carpet needs replacing.

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

I would think an engine hoist would work well. Wrap straps around the hull and lift it up, move the trailer, lower onto stand. That's what my plan was going to be whenever I need to remove it, which will probably be this winter as the carpet needs replacing.

Yeah, I think you have a good plan with an engine hoist, they can easily move around on their rollers and are pretty adaptable for other uses too, especially if there's a concrete or even hard paved asphalt surface to work on.

 

[Gary13]

Yeah, I think you have a good plan with an engine hoist, they can easily move around on their rollers and are pretty adaptable for other uses too, especially if there's a concrete or even hard paved asphalt surface to work on.

Engine hoist with commercially available jet ski sling works great. You don't risk scratching the hull on bunk boards with sketchy carpet.
Watch Craigs list for deals, I paid $35 for a nice set with aluminum plate "hooks" and $130 for a lightly used 2 ton hoist.
I have lifted and rolled around a 900 four stroke with no problem.

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[NX EXA]

Yeah, take my hoist and attach one of these to it:

 

[summer]

Apparently some of you guys that speak of just sliding it off onto the stand must have smaller, lighter models. I have a big ole' GTX and there ain't no way in H@LL I could just slide it onto a cart. Maybe with 4 or 5 guys but I cant even push it off the trailer into the water unless its deep enough for the transom to be floating good.
And as far as a lift I use a couple of tow straps hooked to the ends of my vehicle lift in my shop. Yeah I know that's cheating right.

 

[Spimothy Leary]

Apparently some of you guys that speak of just sliding it off onto the stand must have smaller, lighter models. I have a big ole' GTX and there ain't no way in H@LL I could just slide it onto a cart. Maybe with 4 or 5 guys but I cant even push it off the trailer into the water unless its deep enough for the transom to be floating good.
And as far as a lift I use a couple of tow straps hooked to the ends of my vehicle lift in my shop. Yeah I know that's cheating right.

i've slid a big horse GTX over with two healthy guys... I didn't say it was easy, but 2 inches at a time Its a bit of a chore, and i'll tell you now, you need two strong guys, 1 guy on one side with your wife and daughter on the other, doesn't cut it lol. women just don't have the upper body strength... (so frustrating lol) but with two guys on 3 you lift and slide , lift and slide....

this thread might also help, i was looking for it yesterday to link it to this one... finally found it (needed coffee not beer to help in my search)

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?59152-Jet-Ski-Hoists-and-stands&highlight=hoist

this is the stand that I bought.. (ya.. overkill, but its SwEET ) I wasn't going to buy it, but negiotated down to an acceptable price... and its helped more than once, I bought a GTX about 4 weeks ago for a part out, and just had the guy back the trailer up, and winched it over, zero sweat involved. if you are somewhat creative you could easily modify your existing shop stand with something like this involving a manual winch.

but you could accomplish the same thing with a winch mounted on the wall and a long strap, I think this was a photo that suke put up...you can see the winch mounted on the back wall, put the stand between the trailer and winch, crank it over..

for my xp.. I used this for a long time...it was much shorter than the trailer so once you got the xp a few inches off the trailer, then gravity helped moved it along.. to put it back on, I just had to get the nose up over the trailer bunks and winch it right back on.

 

[suke]

Yup that's the pic of my setup!(winch on the wall) Although with the new carpet on my dual trailer I can even pull the big yammi off by myself onto the stand without the winch. The bottom of my xp is so smooth I can just tug it right off without issue.

 

[KayakNFly]

Great ideas!
I'll need to make the stand with a different bunk spacing so I can work on the hull. That or have to buy a hoist and just lift it.

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

Speaking of disadvantages/advantages in bunk carpet, what do you guys think of the nylon bunk covers, any thoughts on if the friction reduction is offset by some other disadvantages?

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

Apparently some of you guys that speak of just sliding it off onto the stand must have smaller, lighter models. I have a big ole' GTX and there ain't no way in H@LL I could just slide it onto a cart. Maybe with 4 or 5 guys but I cant even push it off the trailer into the water unless its deep enough for the transom to be floating good.
And as far as a lift I use a couple of tow straps hooked to the ends of my vehicle lift in my shop. Yeah I know that's cheating right.

I don't bother trying to slide them around either, some of these newer skis seem to weigh a ton or more!

 

[racerxxx]

I wrapped my stand bunks in some of our old frizzè carpet, and for my trailer bunks they get outdoor carpet in gray from Lowes. I've never had an issue getting a ski or a boat of the trailer. I never did get the nylon bunk mates either, just back in a tad deeper.

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[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

Okay, how about the idea of making an attachment for your 2" square receiver hitch? I could easily build a frame that slides into the hitch and hang my chain hoist from that.

Just another idea.....

 

[Coastiejoe]

I have always paid for storage, but this post has me thinking..

I can build almost anything, so that is not an issue.

My only concern is, what would I do with my trailer? I am super anal about my stuff as far as keeping them in good condition. I would be worried about leaving my trailer outside over the winter.

Thoughts?

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

I have always paid for storage, but this post has me thinking..

I can build almost anything, so that is not an issue.

My only concern is, what would I do with my trailer? I am super anal about my stuff as far as keeping them in good condition. I would be worried about leaving my trailer outside over the winter.

Thoughts?

I tend to agree, however, you didn't mention if your trailer is mild steel with paint or galvanized, it makes a difference IMO. I don't mind storing my galvanized trailer outdoors despite some of the hardware might rust but if you were really anal as claimed it would have stainless hardware on it?

You didn't mention your alternative plans either, I have stuff like this on my plate too ya know, the two small dinghy boats I made 5 years ago are still sitting out in the weather, no telling if they've rotted or not.

 

[racerxxx]

I have always paid for storage, but this post has me thinking..

I can build almost anything, so that is not an issue.

My only concern is, what would I do with my trailer? I am super anal about my stuff as far as keeping them in good condition. I would be worried about leaving my trailer outside over the winter.

Thoughts?

But you're ok with backing it in the water, right?

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[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

But you're ok with backing it in the water, right?

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Let's see if we can get him to replace all the mild steel bolts with SS....

 

[KayakNFly]

I have always paid for storage, but this post has me thinking..

I can build almost anything, so that is not an issue.

My only concern is, what would I do with my trailer? I am super anal about my stuff as far as keeping them in good condition. I would be worried about leaving my trailer outside over the winter.

Thoughts?

Build a pulley system into the garage ceiling and hoist it up!

 

[Coastiejoe]

I tend to agree, however, you didn't mention if your trailer is mild steel with paint or galvanized, it makes a difference IMO. I don't mind storing my galvanized trailer outdoors despite some of the hardware might rust but if you were really anal as claimed it would have stainless hardware on it?

You didn't mention your alternative plans either, I have stuff like this on my plate too ya know, the two small dinghy boats I made 5 years ago are still sitting out in the weather, no telling if they've rotted or not.

Old trailer was Galvanized.. This new trailer is steel with a decent gloss black paint job. I do not recall what the hardware is, I will have to look at that. It is still in like new condition with NO chips or scratches..

 

[Coastiejoe]

But you're ok with backing it in the water, right?

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I am perfectly fine backing it in the water.. LOL

But that is short term. I am/would be concerned about snow sitting on it and not draining off of it.

And thus far it has only seen fresh water.

 

[suke]

I'm not concerned about my trailers sitting outside. Mine are both galvanized. I like having both my skis in the garage where/if I decided to work on/use them I can do so quickly.

 

[Coastiejoe]

Build a pulley system into the garage ceiling and hoist it up!

I have SERIOUSLY thought about doing so. Only reason I won;t this year is a am renting a very nice place. I am certain he would allow me to do so as I have been a great tenant. But,,, not really the right thing to do.

It is a finished ceiling, other wise there would be hooks and pulleys for sure..

 

[Coastiejoe]

I'm not concerned about my trailers sitting outside. Mine are both galvanized. I like having both my skis in the garage where/if I decided to work on/use them I can do so quickly.

If mine was galvanized I would be just like you..

Maybe I can lean the trailer up against the wall and mount it in place somehow.

 

[suke]

If mine was galvanized I would be just like you..

Maybe I can lean the trailer up against the wall and mount it in place somehow.

prolly could. I thought about that before. We also don't get snow here, so no real worries of moisture staying around long. I kind of view trailers as disposable as well. Use them until they get beat up and either overhaul them or sell them cheap and pick up something else....used of course. Bought my last tandem trailer in good condition for only $500.

 

[racerxxx]

If mine was galvanized I would be just like you..

Maybe I can lean the trailer up against the wall and mount it in place somehow.

Couple of sheets of ply wood and a tarp from Lowes

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[jammin777]

Couple of sheets of ply wood and a tarp from Lowes

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what he said.:thumbsup::agree: i am faced with the same issue of storing my trailer outside, I'm going to strap a tarp on it.