Small Sailboat Cruising's video: Completed trailer fixes boat launch fail Fiberglass boatworks Ep 5

I started out on these fiberglass boatworks by making the boat trailer roadworthy. A pleasant day out on the water starts with arriving safely at the launching ramp. The old trailer was et up for a boat launch fail, and when I launched the boat off the old trailer, there was lots of stress and strain on everything. It tipped on its side and was in danger of catching a gunwale in the current which could have been disastrous. When I replaced the bearings, I discovered 2 out of the four had collapsed, one of them completely destroyed, including the hub. I was surprised I got it home without any heat buildup at all. If it had the weight of the boat on it I am sure with would have resulted in a complete meltdown beside the road. Both mentally and mechanically if you know what I mean! Restoring the boat trailer Prt 2. Fiberglass boatworks Ep 5 *** Trailer regulations differ from one place to another. We live on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, so all my comments are from personal experience, and comply with our local requirements for legal roadworthy trailers. It's up to you to check that any repairs you make comply with your local requirements. Consult your local professional trailer mechanic to ensure you are legal and roadworthy. The videos I create here are possible because of the work I do in my day job as Wood Underfoot. If you are interested in Having your wooden floor restored or a new overlay floor installed you can find plenty of tips, testimonials and examples of my work at https://woodunderfoot.com Follow Christopher sailing trailer boats, wooden boat projects, and fiberglass boatworks restoration projects on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingmoonlight We have a healthy and growing community conversation about all things sailing, and you are welcome to join us on Sailing Beat https://www.facebook.com/groups/sailingbeat/ Follow Sailing Moonlight on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailing_moonlight_dinghy/ Get Updates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dinghymoonlight Christopher is staying fit, mentally sharp and extending his life on Superfood Sea vegetables. Convenient healthy grub for authentic sailors crammed full of zing. If you use my personal coupon code CHRIS you will get a 10% discount. https://seaweed.ph/ref/1/ These videos are made possible by people like you. If you would like to get early access to videos and behind-the-scenes insights, consider supporting the channel via my Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/sailingmoonlight Discover how I can help you realize your dreams and attain complete freedom through life coaching. I am available as your mentor regardless of where you live, on land or at sea. https://businesspilot.com.au www.linkedin.com/in/christophersly There are some affiliate links on this page that give us a small commission. All our music is licensed from Artlist https://artlist.io/Christopher-1171683 unless otherwise noted. Predict Wind is an app I use and highly value. See just how helpful it is for sailors like you and me. Go to https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=christophersly Copyright 2021 Vinsek Pty Ltd 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Prepare replacement hub 09:15 Greasing the rollers