alun j. Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 My simple little setup is less prone to some of the troubles recently reported here, but I fell foul of one annoying irritation today that I'll be working on to avoid repeating. When I returned to the slip today, I couldn't unlock the trailerclamp !!! Despite routine maintenance oiling the lock mechanism [ and no previous trouble], I couldn't get the key to go in the lock........what could be up ??? Looking about, there must have been another trailer next to mine [tracks in gravel, partly demolished post [recent!] etc.]; it looks like somehow some sand\grit must have got kicked\brushed against my trailer wheel and into the lock mechanism. Falling tide, I can't leave the boat long or it would be grounded........ so first I have to go and tie her off on the little jetty [ yes, I had fenders!]......not knowing how long it would take to sort. The one thing I didn't have was a can of WD40 type stuff to spray out the lock with. I set to with a pair of pliers and a fine wire size 1 hook; cut off the eye and had myself a pick! It took about 20 mins of wiggling about to get enough of the grains out to enable the key to work!! Good job today, I wasn't pushed for time! I will now be making myself a dustcover to push over for future use! Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I will now be making myself a dustcover to push over for future use! Alun. What a good tip, I'm going to do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Done!! Top of lube spray can fits a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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