Planning the first move in So. Cal.

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Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby Keith-n-Sherri » Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:20 pm

Hi guys! We've decided to try a build. First we'll need a trailer. What's your thought's on a Zieman double jet-ski trailer? My boss has one sitting around the shop and I'll try to swing a deal with him for it. It sure looks heavier duty than the Northern Tools or the Harbor freight rigs. But both of those seem capable of doing the job. So that's where we're at so far, just looking at the pretty pictures and dreaming up ideas. Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated.
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Re: Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby jdarkoregon » Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:41 pm

Welcome to the forum you two. A jet ski trailer should work just fine, I hope you can swing a deal.

Don't forget to post some images and ask your questions. AND tell us your opinion too

Whats the shape you are planning

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Re: Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby Keith-n-Sherri » Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:59 pm

As far as shape goes, we think we want a teardrop shape but maybe a little rounder than sharper on the trailing edge. Looking through the photo's I like the ones that sit atop the frame rails opposed to those that look channeled over the rails. But, I like those too.
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Re: Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby CarlLaFong » Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:04 am

Gonna pull it with the "B"?
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Re: Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby Keith-n-Sherri » Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:12 am

Nah, it would be cool though.
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Re: Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby Keith-n-Sherri » Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:22 am

We would pull it with the Dodge
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Re: Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby Keith-n-Sherri » Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:46 am

Just trying to get this photo posting thing right. Here's my newest old boat.
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Re: Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby Roly Nelson » Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:50 pm

Welcome to the forum, Keith and Sherri. So where in So Calif are you located? We just might be neighbors. If you are any where near Wildomar, send me a PM and we can get together and talk Teardrop trailers. Just happen to have a couple that I built, right in my driveway. Good luck on your building efforts, it will change your life.
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Re: Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby Keith-n-Sherri » Mon Jul 23, 2012 6:58 pm

Pleased to meet you Roly. I'm afraid I'm going to have to pull a map out to find Wildomar. We are in Santa Clarita, our city motto is: You know, up by Magic Mountain. So I got the first part I'm going to use and I'll need a few more before it's ready for the road.
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Re: Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby Gage » Mon Jul 23, 2012 7:54 pm

Why does everyone think attachment? :thinking: Post your photos as an 'img' and not an 'attachment' and it'll post like it is below.

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click the Quote button on this post and you'll see how I posted the pic ;)
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Re: Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby Keith-n-Sherri » Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:06 am

Ok. I'd really like to have my pictures post like that. Looks better. I don't get it though. You don't want me to use the upload attachment button? Could you walk me through it ? Here's a picture of what I do for work and as you can see it still hasn't sunk in yet. Thanks,
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Re: Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby Keith-n-Sherri » Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:08 am

So yes, I need some help with photo's. Anybody have the patience to hold my hand through this?
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Re: Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby Gage » Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:29 am

Keith-n-Sherri wrote:So yes, I need some help with photo's. Anybody have the patience to hold my hand through this?

Here ya go.
Here is the properties of your last pic.
http://tnttt.com/download/file.php?id=932 Just hi-light it complete and then hit the 'img' button. It will place the correct 'img' tag before and after your pic address.

REF: [img]xxxxxxxx[/img] And you'll end up with:
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Hope that helps. ;)
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Re: Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby Keith-n-Sherri » Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:45 am

Thanks for not assuming I was the delivery truck
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Re: Planning the first move in So. Cal.

Postby Keith-n-Sherri » Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:44 am

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