Articulating Trailer Sets Giant Yacht On Blocks
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The trailers for moving large yachts are interesting. They have supports for the boat that can be hydraulically moved. On this one the air suspension can also raise and lower the entire trailer.
The supports for the boat need to move in order to conform to different hull shapes, but these moving supports are also useful when setting the boat on blocks in the maintenance yard.
Once Doug gets the boat where he wants it, the trailer raises it up so Doug can place support blocks under the keel. These support most of the weight when doing this with larger boats. Other stands are placed at the sides, but these mostly prevent the boat from toppling off the blocks.
With the boat supported, the trailer supports are lowered, the air suspension lowers it as low as it will go, and Mr. Albert drives his truck out from under the boat.
Mr. Albert runs Albert's marine salvage in Melbourne, Florida. Check him out if you need good deals on used boat parts.
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Nice job! Are there any worries that the stands near the stern might sink into the ground after some time - e.g. after heavy rain? Respect for the driver - "docking" the yacht in this tight space really needs some skills!
@ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958
6 ай бұрын
Mr Albert has been moving giant boats for decades, so he can really set it precisely where we want it. All the boats in the yard are propped up the same way. The stands don't sink into the ground much at all.