Trailer Tongue Replacement

[jimmy alonso]

Back in July noticed weird bubbles on the tongue so went and got a hammer
and gave it a whack with a hammer and it went right in.


So removed tongue painted and sanded rest of trailer with red oxide primer



Purchased a 3" X 3" X 1/4" galvanized tube was lucky to get just the size needed most places wanted to sell 20 feet.
New tongue is 9 inches longer.



Its been more than 15 years since I welded anything so had some trouble with that.

[jimmy alonso]

Part 2
Ladder and hitch removed and reused.



Ladder is now held on with U bolts. Replaced trailer jack with Walmart seasense brand also bolt on.
Finished at this in January



Still have to replace leaf springs BUT not now .



Back on the water at last Friday January 21st

[Uncle Jim]

Looks like a great repair job. but don't for get to check the axle, and the bolts for the bunks while your at it, and then the brackets for the tail lights and the wheel hubs and bearings, and then, and then, and then..........and then you might get to go sailing

[jimmy alonso]

Yes there is always something that needs work.
So i stick to local ramp 1 mile away for now.

[40years]

Trailers, batteries and toilets......the cuses of sailing.