Tips on getting the boat to be tilted back while on maxed out jack.

[sunbyrned]

The lot where I keep my boat is slanted down and when I put the jack down, it almost hits the ground, leaving no room for me to put anything under it to lift the boat higher. My boat is level at best with the wheel cranked out all the way and would like to tilt it higher to let water drain. I'm considering either taking the wheel off (which I would rather not do) or look at other jack options (which I would rather not do. Ha!) but before I do those, just curious if anyone has any other solutions for this issue. Thanks!

 

[BigAbe75]

When you back in, get some 2x6 blocks to put under the rear wheels of tow vehicle just before you get to your final stopping place. That would raise the rear of the truck giving you more clearance at the jack. ??

 

[sunbyrned]

When you back in, get some 2x6 blocks to put under the rear wheels of tow vehicle just before you get to your final stopping place. That would raise the rear of the truck giving you more clearance at the jack. ??

That's the kind of creative thinking I needed. I'm heading to Lowes now to pick up some boards. I'll let you know how it works. Thanks! This doesn't seem like a huge deal, but the rain water seeps in through the cover and just sits there, leaving me with a mess.

 

[swatski]

Or just get this:

https://jetboaters.net/threads/best-trailer-tongue-jack.18772/

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[BigAbe75]

Or just get this:

https://jetboaters.net/threads/best-trailer-tongue-jack.18772/

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I might do that for next year. I need to slow down the outflow of boat related funds. Lol!

 

[sunbyrned]

Or just get this:

https://jetboaters.net/threads/best-trailer-tongue-jack.18772/

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That looks amazing! However, I’m not there yet in terms of spending that much on this. Or I should probably say my wife isn’t. She’s still upset with me purchasing Rejex and 303. Ha!

 

[Gym]

I have a similar issue. I'm able to drop my jack, raise the trailer up a foot or so, put a cinder block with a 4x4 under the trailer tongue, retract the trailer jack, put some pieces of 2x10 under the jack wheel and jack it up again. Only takes a minute or so.

 

[sunbyrned]

I have a similar issue. I'm able to drop my jack, raise the trailer up a foot or so, put a cinder block with a 4x4 under the trailer tongue, retract the trailer jack, put some pieces of 2x10 under the jack wheel and jack it up again. Only takes a minute or so.

That makes a lot of sense. Will probably go that route. The idea of putting boards under the SUV tires is going to make it difficult to re-hitch I believe. I’m thinking I would have to be spot-on each time.

 

[BigAbe75]

That makes a lot of sense. Will probably go that route. The idea of putting boards under the SUV tires is going to make it difficult to re-hitch I believe. I’m thinking I would have to be spot-on each time.

Lol! You didn’t say you wanted to hook it back up! You just wanted to raise up the front. Lol

 

[2kwik4u]

I have a similar issue. I'm able to drop my jack, raise the trailer up a foot or so, put a cinder block with a 4x4 under the trailer tongue, retract the trailer jack, put some pieces of 2x10 under the jack wheel and jack it up again. Only takes a minute or so.

I do this with a jack stand. Then put blocking under the jack wheel. Lather/Rinse/Repeat until you have enough altitude on the tongue to get your water to run out.

You can see it being employed here.......but this was to get the engine level on my downgraded driveway so I could change the oil.

 

[sunbyrned]

I do this with a jack stand. Then put blocking under the jack wheel. Lather/Rinse/Repeat until you have enough altitude on the tongue to get your water to run out.

Thanks! I’m glad I asked this group. The solution was so simple but I wasn’t smart enough to figure it out.

 

[Julian]

I do this with a jack stand. Then put blocking under the jack wheel. Lather/Rinse/Repeat until you have enough altitude on the tongue to get your water to run out.

You can see it being employed here.......but this was to get the engine level on my downgraded driveway so I could change the oil.
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I didn't have a jack stand handy, so I just cut 2 large hunks of 2x6 I had laying around to the length of distance between the tongue and the driveway (block the tires really well! ) Then I would just jack it up, stick my large chunk of wood under the tongue, lower it onto the wood and retract the jack and put a cinder block under it (with one of those small wheel cups on it).

 

[sunbyrned]

I didn't have a jack stand handy, so I just cut 2 large hunks of 2x6 I had laying around to the length of distance between the tongue and the driveway (block the tires really well! ) Then I would just jack it up, stick my large chunk of wood under the tongue, lower it onto the wood and retract the jack and put a cinder block under it (with one of those small wheel cups on it).
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Yep, this is what I'm going to do as well. It's all coming together. I just measured the length of board I need. Now I need to find one of those wheel cups. Thanks everyone!

 

[sunbyrned]

Thanks everyone!

 

[steve0617]

I use this to make sure my trailer doesn't swivel when I don't want it to

Wheel Dock

 

[drewkaree]

I might do that for next year. I need to slow down the outflow of boat related funds. Lol!

That right there is just crazy talk. Think about the big picture, next year you won't have all these big expenditures or projects so you'll be able to enjoy the boat even more! Yep, that's the line I fed my wife, and even if she didn't buy it, she didn't throw anything heavy at my head! LOL

 

[drewkaree]

That looks amazing! However, I’m not there yet in terms of spending that much on this. Or I should probably say my wife isn’t. She’s still upset with me purchasing Rejex and 303. Ha!

Offer her some of your "new" chapstick

 

[Jgorm]

 

[sunbyrned]

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What’s the dolly/jack set up here? I can’t figure it out.

 

[Jgorm]

It's a couple 2x6s with a cut out for the wheel on top. Gives me a few more inches.