Bob from Olympia, 28 GA build

[Grady300]

Thanks Bob I will have to draw this up looks like a great idea!!!

[Todd j]

Rbob, I did not catch the weight rating or model # on your venture trailer.  It looks closest to their  tandem 8800# model listed for 23-27 foot boats.  Is that pretty close for a guess?   Thanks, Todd

[Rbob]

I can double check, but I am sure it is the #8800

[Todd j]

Thank you, I think I will get the same one.  I am hoping to get the boat out of the shop before fall and a trailer would be helpful.  Thank you

Todd

[Grady300]

I can double check, but I am sure it is the #8800

I got my trailer from sandy also. Overall it was a good experience dealing with Sandy. I just had to convince him my 31' boat didn't need triple axles and wouldn't ever weigh more than 6500 pounds on the trailer with 162 gal of fuel, all gear and 300# of ice. That calculation was probably at least 500# heavy in my opinion.

[Todd j]

I have yet to fill out the venture trailer estimator.  I’m wondering if I will need a hybrid of sorts.   Longer trailer with lower rating.  So something like the 8800# rating for the next length longer trailer

[Grady300]

I went with the 8800# trailer and extended & lengthened  the main beam for my size boat

[json]

I went with Kokopelli out in Maricopa AZ, 7k lb aluminum trailer that can hold 6k. I plan on not trailering heavy, getting fuel and ice at the fuel dock when possible. We will see how that goes. It comes this weekend so if I get the boat on it I plan on getting a dry weight before too long, I should probably "finish" my boat first tho...

[Todd j]

I went with the 8800# trailer and extended & lengthened  the main beam for my size boat

I’m assuming this is something you Arranged score you picked it up and not a modification you did after the sale ?

[Grady300]

I went with the 8800# trailer and extended & lengthened  the main beam for my size boat

I’m assuming this is something you Arranged score you picked it up and not a modification you did after the sale ?

Yes I had the factory make the changes to suit my needs. I have a copy of the invoice with all the specs at the office if ya want to see it let me know

[Todd j]

Good to know   thx

[Rbob]

Heat wave be dammed, finished sanding the exterior yesterday and gave it the final wipe down at 11:00 last night.  Up at 4:30 knowing I only have about a 3 hour window for moderately warm temps.

SOB it was hot wearing a paint suit... 

 

[json]

Awesome! Can’t wait to see how it looks painted…

[Grady300]

Same for me cant wait to see it painted

[Rbob]

I blocked Starboard side and most of port side, cant keep going, even with a box fan blowing on me while I sand.

Just need to block the upper sides below the side windows, I ran short on primer on the starboard side ( one heavy coat) so its going to be one more session of priming and blocking before I am ready to paint.