Motor Boat Boat Stands

Tug, two keel blocks would be a minumum--I prefer 3. 4 jack stands are enough. 3 keel blocks and 4 jack stands allow you to move the stands/blocks to prep and paint the areas which are covered by the stands initially. I would generally do the entire bottom--then move the blocks/stands and do those areas not yet done. It is also possible to set the blocks so that you can reach the areas not done, once the boat is back on the trailer.

There is another possiblity--which I have done--and that is to lift one side of the boat on the trailer, block it--cover the trailer bunks, then roll on the epoxy and paint--not a lot of working room--and better for a "recoat" of bottom paint.

I have also painted the bottom of boats on my lift. Just set the boat on cross beams, instead of bunks--and them move those beams for the catch up epoxy and paint--if you know someone with a lift. For that you have to have some work platform or work boat to use under the lift and boat. Also I lock the lift with chains when working under it.
 
If you have a roller trailer, you can paint, then move the boat back on the trailer 8 inches, paint the voids, and Voilà!, you're done!

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
My boat hull sits about 20-21 inches off the ground. How do i determine which boat stands to purchase which will also give me enough room to work under the boat.

I contacted that Marine repair yard and was told to check with that other Marina.They had already had told me that they would not raise my boat so i could do my own work.Will have to buy boat stands to make life i little easier. Tug
 
My boat hull sits about 20-21 inches off the ground. How do i determine which boat stands to purchase which will also give me enough room to work under the boat.

I contacted that Marine repair yard and was told to check with that other Marina.They had already had told me that they would not raise my boat so i could do my own work.Will have to buy boat stands to make life i little easier. Tug
 
I'd probably hire a neighbor kid to crawl under the boat on the trailer and roll on the paint in the hard to reach areas. It is very fast and easy to do - even the dewaxing and sanding of the hull is quick and easy. Might be safer.
 
It would be safer and less expensive to do that. I think it was Bob who said he put 4x4 er's across the bunks and painted his boat that way. Sounds like a plan. Thanks for all the great advice and have a safe Thanksgiving Holiday. Tug
 
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