For about $250 I built a gantry out of 4X6's, 4X6 cross bars, used 2X8 for cross supports on the sides and 4 block and tackles. Drove the trailer under the gantry, a couple of lifting straps under
hull fore and aft and lifted off the trailer. The boat is a long term
project, 1955 Chris Craft Continental solid mahogany so no light weight. Gantry is bolted together so can sell it when the
project is finished. Took a day to build the gantry and half a day to set lifting straps and do the
lift a few inches at time on each block set up. Was also able to turn the boat 180 degrees to have her
hull up with the gantry arrangement and build a
cradle on the trailer to hold the hull up position. Once the hull is finished, flip her over and
work on topsides and install
engine.
I'm no spring chicken but independent so only help I need is flipping the boat. Capt Phil