wrote:
Yesterday, I had to move my 20' Tolman on her new trailer 2' sideways
while my tow vehicle was in the shop. No problem. I had a 10' 4x4
post on hand that I used as a lever and was able to little by little
move her sideways by prying against the trailer frame and floor.


On a fairly even surface, I can maneuver my combined boat/trailer weight
of 1800 lbs (19' Sandpiper sailboat) with my trailer dolly.
If I have one other person pushing while I pull, I can manage a bit of a
grade uphill. You do need a bit of wiggle room to forward & backward
three or four feet at a time.
note: I have a slightly superior version of sample shown here
(pneumatic tires)
http://tinyurl.com/nayzu

Dan Krueger wrote:
wrote:

I am building a new house, and have made provisions for my 23' chap.
However, the beam length is to wide. I will need to move the boat side
ways. I have seen a device that is used for cars to move them around,
called skates. Is there such an animal for trailers? Is there a rolling
plate available? Many thanks.


Are you looking for these?

http://tinyurl.com/qpvb5

Dan


He'd need a very heavy duty vesion of those.... probably only has two
wheels to share load..(except for a fraction of the weight on the tongue
jack)

"Don White" wrote in message
...
Dan Krueger wrote:
wrote:

I am building a new house, and have made provisions for my 23' chap.
However, the beam length is to wide. I will need to move the boat side
ways. I have seen a device that is used for cars to move them around,
called skates. Is there such an animal for trailers? Is there a rolling
plate available? Many thanks.


Are you looking for these?

http://tinyurl.com/qpvb5

Dan


He'd need a very heavy duty vesion of those.... probably only has two
wheels to share load..(except for a fraction of the weight on the tongue
jack)

The OP didn't mention if the storage spot is outside or inside. But his
post got me to thinking. Since he is building a new house, he could create
a shallow, rectangular pit that's about 6 feet by 8 or 10 feet and pour
concrete about halfway up the depth. Install a couple of 1.5" stainless
steel rods across the long length with captured shaft bearings on each.
Attach the shaft bearings to a hunk of 1/2 inch aluminum plate.

Back the trailer wheels onto the plate, then push the whole thing sideways
to the storage position.

I think I'll apply for a patent.

RCE

Sorry, relatively new to boating. Some really good ideas here. The
surface is completely smooth and it looks like the best alternative for
me would be "wheel skates". However my boat with trailer "dry" is over
6,000 pnds. Dunno, if they make skates that will support that type of
weight...

"Butch Davis" wrote in message
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Bill,

Assuming a smooth floor it is very easy to do. This solution is a little
messy but I've used it many time to move large military trailer mounted
shops sideways to fit into tight spots..

Stop a few inches from the rearward destination. Spread some grease (GAA)
on the floor behind the tires. Back the tires onto the grease. Unhitch
making sure the dolly wheel is pointing in the proper direction for
sideways travel. Push the boat/trailer sideways as required. Clean up
the residue and chock the wheels.

Not very elegant but it's easy and the cost is just about nada.

Butch


Quite a messy proposition, especially for a new house with a new driveway.
After just a short while the whole drive would end up with grease marks from
the tires.

wrote in message
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Sorry, relatively new to boating. Some really good ideas here. The
surface is completely smooth and it looks like the best alternative for
me would be "wheel skates". However my boat with trailer "dry" is over
6,000 pnds. Dunno, if they make skates that will support that type of
weight...


They do, with no problem.

Check for equipment used by riggers for moving heavy equipment. I've seen
very low profile, roller type skates that can support much, much more
weight.

RCE

RG wrote:

"Dan Krueger" wrote in message
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wrote:

I am building a new house, and have made provisions for my 23' chap.
However, the beam length is to wide. I will need to move the boat side
ways. I have seen a device that is used for cars to move them around,
called skates. Is there such an animal for trailers? Is there a rolling
plate available? Many thanks.


Are you looking for these?

http://tinyurl.com/qpvb5



Probably not. 1000 pound capacity per set of four. 23 foot boat. It
doesn't add.



They make the same thing for cars. That was a quick search on a site
that I knew would show an example.

Dan

Don White wrote:

Dan Krueger wrote:

wrote:

I am building a new house, and have made provisions for my 23' chap.
However, the beam length is to wide. I will need to move the boat side
ways. I have seen a device that is used for cars to move them around,
called skates. Is there such an animal for trailers? Is there a rolling
plate available? Many thanks.


Are you looking for these?

http://tinyurl.com/qpvb5

Dan



He'd need a very heavy duty vesion of those.... probably only has two
wheels to share load..(except for a fraction of the weight on the tongue
jack)

It was a quick search. Here is the 6000# version...

http://tinyurl.com/zw46m

Dan

Jim,

I don't believe so. New grease is quite clean. White litium wiped up
afterward would leave no marks on a smooth floor.

Certainly when I did this for large (18 wheeler type) military trailers it
did not cause a mess after wiping up the grease with a shop towel. It does
not require a lot of grease. Just enough to provide a lubricating film
between the tires and the leanding gear wheels and the floor. It was
easiest to do on a sealed/painted concrete floor but just plain smoothly
finished concrete works well.

You'd be amazed how little effort is required on a smooth floor. Matter of
fact, it's a good idea to use something like a 2X4 to keep the load from
going too far.

Butch
" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message
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"Butch Davis" wrote in message
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Bill,

Assuming a smooth floor it is very easy to do. This solution is a little
messy but I've used it many time to move large military trailer mounted
shops sideways to fit into tight spots..

Stop a few inches from the rearward destination. Spread some grease
(GAA) on the floor behind the tires. Back the tires onto the grease.
Unhitch making sure the dolly wheel is pointing in the proper direction
for sideways travel. Push the boat/trailer sideways as required. Clean
up the residue and chock the wheels.

Not very elegant but it's easy and the cost is just about nada.

Butch


Quite a messy proposition, especially for a new house with a new driveway.
After just a short while the whole drive would end up with grease marks
from the tires.