Height on Trailer

[Dshriber]

Yamaha states the boat is 125" on a trailer. My boat is about 4-5 inches higher and will not fit in my garage by about 2 inches. Has anyone else had this issue? Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[Dumbassbass]

Same issue I have, I ended up taking the top half of the tower off for the winter. I may opt to just take the top of the frame/canopy off next time. Top half removal is easiest/safest with 3 or 4 people to avoid scufs or scratches but can be done carefully with 2 as its a bit heavier than it looks. I used 2 sections of foam water pipe insulation taped to the flat base to protect for surface contact. I'm docked for the season and garaged for the winter so this is only a once a year issue for me but i do have a railroad drawbridge to deal with on every outing. I wish I could come up with a solution for a simple yet extremely sturdy hinge addition. I've studied and measured the T-top and can only conclude that to minimize overhead clearance issues the solution has to be 2 hinged points - The first being between the top and bottom halves of the T-top frame forward hinged -The second being between top half of the frame and canopy rear hinged to untimely lay the canopy flat and forward into the bow area.

 

[Dshriber]

thanks for the feedback! I dont store the boat in this spot. It is more a a great load in / load out spot that cant be used. Did you also notice the Yamaha specs don't match? what about low profile rims or cutting an inch off the rocket launchers. I don't like either solution. The hinge idea is a great idea but you would need someone that is really good with aluminum and guessing it wont be cheap

Thanks!

Doug

 

[Babin Farms]

Yamaha states the boat is 125" on a trailer. My boat is about 4-5 inches higher and will not fit in my garage by about 2 inches. Has anyone else had this issue? Any suggestions?

Thanks!

If you want to get it in the garage just let some air out of the tires , back it in and air them back up.( put a note on the trailer tongue reminding yourself of this so you don't tear off the top pulling it out)

 

[Dshriber]

good idea. thank you

 

[Dumbassbass]

Yes, I've noticed that the Yamaha specs are off by 1.5" but my overhead door is 125" and the framed opening is 123" so I could stand to gain 4+ inches for comfort, also would like to add radar to my Go9 adding to the issue. I thought about adding rollers to the trailer/removing wheels once started into the garage but thought it to be more of a P.I.T.A. My perfect scenario would a way to fold the tower for a bridge/garage solution and would be very happy if I could do it for $1k-ish. I looked at several after market folding T-tops but all looked like a shake and rattle poorly constructed option and really hate to have a Bimini. - Jerry

 

[Dumbassbass]

The tire-air issue may work for you until you get back to that light fixture in your picture.