S3 Hull transferring to Dolly?

[Revo]

Due to our current situation, I (very unfortunately) don't have covered storage for my ski while it's on the trailer (trailer is a double). I do have the cover on it, and I was ok with that when I was riding it frequently, but I know it'll probably be tucked away for the next 4 months or so, and I'd like to slip it into the garage. I have a dolly (linked below).

What I'm nervous about is the process of sliding it onto a dolly and getting it positioned on the dolly. What is the balance point of the ski? I obviously want to center the ski on the dolly for the best stability. The issue is that it's 57" bunks with a 133" ski. I have a GTX Limited iS 260 and it weighs over 1000lbs with fluids in it, so if something starts to happen (like it start to fall/tip) it's going to keep going - as there's no way I'll be able to stop it, even with the help of another person.

Do I just center it on the bunks? Or center the motor over the bunks?

I know the general process of placing the dolly behind the trailer and sliding it backwards.

Thanks in advance.



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[Spimothy Leary]

the engine is the bulk of the weight, basically center it with the engine section 100% over the bunks, and you'll be just fine. I've literally slid every model of ski from a trailer to a dolly over the past 10 years (from 96 xp up to 08 RXTX) and I've yet to have one even come close to falling off.

FWIW, i'm STILL apprehensive every time, but it never falls. The hulls are very well balanced.

note, when its slid over and centered, the front will usually still be touching the rear of the trailer bunks, so you'll feel more comfortable knowing its there as you slide it back that it doesn't start to tip..., it won't, and you'll be there saying.. 'wow, that wasn't so bad'

I actually side mine over by myself 90% of the time, I use a wall winch when the trailer doesn't have sliders and it works awesome, slides it over 2-3 inches at a time...and its helpful with a big ski to have somebody pushing the ski stand forward as your sliding the ski back, when i'm alone I have to stop winching and kind of kick the stand forward maybe 2-3 times before i'm comfortable with the positioning.

without sliders or a wall winch i'll admit, it takes two strong backs to slide over a full sized ski...

 

[Ankeneyou]

When I transfer any of my skis I spray the carpeted trailer bunks with tire shine. It literally makes the ski slide right off the trailer and lasts a few months even after taking the trailer in/out of the water.

I can simply lift the trailer tongue up and slide a ski right into the grass if I'm doing a quick trailer swap, just using the winch to keep it from sliding too quickly. Just be sure that you have the winch strap and back straps secure on the trailer since there won't be much friction there while towing.

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[Spimothy Leary]

I have sliders on my new trailer and personally I can't stand them !!!
It makes transfer to the stand easy, but its a major PITA when launching and loading.
I have to let the ski idle when I load on the trailer so it doesn't slide back into the water while I hook up the winch strap to the bow hook. then wade back down in the water to turn it off.

after the winter is over (in winter I transfer from trailer to stand about 15 times) I'm thinking i'll remove the sliders because during the summer the ski never gets moved to a stand unless it breaks down.

 

[richardpr]

i call a friend and we block the trailer wheels and tie the cart to the trailer. Then we heave it onto the cart

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[Nike12000]

When I transfer any of my skis I spray the carpeted trailer bunks with tire shine. It literally makes the ski slide right off the trailer and lasts a few months even after taking the trailer in/out of the water.

I can simply lift the trailer tongue up and slide a ski right into the grass if I'm doing a quick trailer swap, just using the winch to keep it from sliding too quickly. Just be sure that you have the winch strap and back straps secure on the trailer since there won't be much friction there while towing.

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Does that leave any kinda of residue on your ski?

 

[Ankeneyou]

I haven't noticed any residue at all. I let it "dry" before I loaded my ski though.

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[Spimothy Leary]

definitely no residue, or long term effect that i've seen, I used silicone for 3-4 yrs (on the back 18-24 inches) before I got a trailer with sliders.

 

[Revo]

Alright. I'll probably give it a shot this weekend. Wish me luck.

 

[jhjesse]

Use a ratchet strap to hold the dolly firm to the trailer and you will be fine.