Trailer work!

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Yeah, finally some nice progress!

To get the boat finished and to the water, we have to get it on the trailer. If you recall, I bought a used trailer last year, but it was going to take some modifications. Beyond removing the "upper rack" that it had, we decided to beef up the side rails a bit to hold that larger boat.

Yesterday my Dad and I spent several good ours getting the doubler/truss pieces welded in place. Came out pretty well (my status as a newbie welder not withstanding).

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The addition is that upper rail, including the sloped pieces tying it into the lower rails at the back (stern?).

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Time = 4 hours

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Looks like the boat has really taken shape and looking good. Bet you can't wait to get it on the ICW and do some cruising. After reading about the Heart of Gold cruising I got hyped up on the idea and hope to make a journey down the river one of these days. Look forward to seeing your finished product and hearing about your adventure. Regards, Beatb45

You are so right!

And after a week in Williamsburg/Newport News/Norfolk area with all that water, I really want to be out there.

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