Which trailer dolly for 242 series?

[mraz72]

I am storing two boats in a barn this winter and I need to move them around to get them to take up the least amount of space, so I need some sort of trailer dolly.

I see the one thread where 4 wheel dollies were used

does anyone have any other recommendations on a trailer dolly for a 242 series that would allow me to move the boat left and right in a garage?

 

[Joe Hellaby]

Something like that would probably work well https://smile.amazon.com/Tow-Tuff-A...&qid=1475590894&sr=8-3&keywords=trailer+dolly

Or these are real nice from what I've heard https://smile.amazon.com/Trailer-Va...&qid=1475590894&sr=8-8&keywords=trailer+dolly


I will be storing mine in a barn as well. We have all sorts of heavy trailers and farm equipment (at my parents home), and we have one like the top link that we made ourselves. But we also have a setup we made with the atv to move trailers around inside or in tight areas

 

[mraz72]

I saw both of those, just not sure if I can move the trailer with the traditional trailer dolly, or do I need the more expensive model? Hopefully I don't need to spend 350

 

[Joe Hellaby]

Depends on your floor. Poured concrete or dirt or gravel? If you're on a smooth surface you would definitely be able to move the weight with the simple cheaper type. I've dragged way heavier and larger things than the 5000 lbs of the 24 footers

 

[mraz72]

its all concrete, nice and smooth

 

[jeremy0011]

This will work on smooth concrete.
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Skat...03678&sr=8-1&keywords=car+dolly+set+of+4&th=1

Or for four times the cost.
https://www.amazon.com/Hydraulic-Wh...1475803678&sr=8-6&keywords=car+dolly+set+of+4

 

[swatski]

I saw both of those, just not sure if I can move the trailer with the traditional trailer dolly, or do I need the more expensive model? Hopefully I don't need to spend 350

I bought the "expensive" trailer valet 5X. Lets just say, I did not keep it. Ended up paying a restocking fee, but was glad I did not damage anything but my pride.
It might work under ideal conditions, indoor, flat, smooth surface. But then I would rather go with flat dollies like @jeremy0011 or @USN SCPO RET did https://jetboaters.net/threads/using-dollys-to-position-242-limited-s-in-my-shop.11548/#post-199098.

 

[mraz72]

How do we lift the trailer with the boat on it, just a regular floor jack under the axles?

 

[itsdgm]

I use an electric trailer dolly from power movers. Expensive, but Takes all of the work out of it. I found a used one on Craigslist after buying our Yamaha.

 

[itsdgm]

Here's a few pics.