19 angler is in my garage!!!

bmacpiper · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 11:42 am Post subject: 19 angler is in my garage!!!

One of the main reasons I sought out the 19 angler instead of the 22 is because I wanted to keep it in the garage still. I'm happy to report that I have had success this week!

The boat is on an EZ Loader 3-EZR 19/22-24 3700, which I'm told is the most stout single-axle trailer EZ Loader ever built. That turned out to be really important, because it's a 3x5" frame. The swing tongue hinge from Fulton for 3x5 tongues is rated based on overall rig weight, with the lowest weight rating being 5000 (and my rig is about 3100, so well under that). At that lowest weight, you are allowed to break off 48" of tongue with the hinge, which is exactly the maximum I could get out of the tongue based on where the booms are bolted to it.

I was still about 14 inches too long, but the rear rollers were set all the way to the rear of the trailer also (as was the winch stand). EZ Loader advised me that I could move that rear cross member/rollers up to 18" forward, but probably not much more. There were additional holes in the booms at 12" and 25", so I had to drill a new set that was 18" forward of the old ones. I used cold galvanized spray on all the new holes and cuts, by the way.

I also had to relocate safety chains behind the hinge (they are REALLY long now) and had to replumb the brake line with a flexible version, also readily available from EZ Loader. Bub in Spokane was absolutely a STAR with all of his very detailed directions on everything!

In the end, as measured, I have two inches in front of the boat, and two inches behind the boat. The spotlight clears my garage by several inches, and my overhead shelves clear the cabin with no problem. It's like the boat was meant to be in this particular garage! I was beside myself to see it actually go in there, after a lot of hard work and worry about whether I had mis-measured.

Here's a couple of pictures:

I took a lot of pictures during the process, and they are here:

http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh280/bmacpiper/2004%20C-Dory%2019/

I also replaced bent fenders, destroyed spare tire carrier, and tongue jack is on its way with LED lights.

Take care,
bmc

bmacpiper · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 11:43 am Post subject:

P.S. The garage is 22' 8" long.
bmc

starcrafttom · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject:

c-dory, bmw, mini-cooper... out of the main stream a little ways, good choices.

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:46 pm Post subject:

It looks really good in there,

I'll bet you guys look just as good in the boat!

chromer · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 2:06 pm Post subject:

Does it float?

jennykatz · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:15 am Post subject: garage

What are dimensions of the garage door it looks like a 16 ft wide by 8ft high is that true? Your garage looks like mine lots of stuff I like the overhead storage enjoy your boat

416rigby · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 10:13 am Post subject:

Good for you!

You gotta be better than me at backing up a trailer...

Rick

bmacpiper · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:38 pm Post subject:

Hey Jim,
It's 16' wide by 9' tall, actual clearance is 8'9" or so.

Rick, I'm pretty good with a trailer, but not to say that I've never run over anything in the garage, ha ha... Smile

I'm going to get one of those trailer dollies for long term use. Also thinking about putting in a parking chock behind the trailer wheels, to make it impossible to "remodel" the back of the garage.

bmc

Byrdman · Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:47 am Post subject:

Congrats!!!! And... I think you could put a board cross the cross members of the trailer to stow and maintain the batteries on......rather than leaving them outside the garage. They need love too!!!! Mr. Green

I love your garage set up...perfect...!!

Byrdman

Cker · Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:57 am Post subject: Congratulations!

Looks like a great rig. I'm still looking and was worried about having to sleep in it after I bought it but my wife is now giving me little hints of approval. I might even be permitted to come back into the house if I find one.