swing away toungue project

[h2oboy]

Just wanted to see if there was any other pictures out there of what others have done. I like both of these ideas, but want to get all the options before choosing one. Thanks for any help!! this seems to be my new winter project so I can get the new truck in the garage.

[Jeanyus]

I did the same thing. Used grade 8 bolts. The thing does not rattle. The grade 8 bolts are just fine, If you manage to pull a manuver that breaks the bolts, you will have lost the boat off the trailer. But I gues if you pull your boat through the Baja 1000, you may consider a less brittle bolt.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5859pivot.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data...pivotworks.jpg
If you can find the website for Pivot Hitch, they have improved the design, and I would go with the new design.

[h2oboy]

thanks for your pictures... if anyone else has any to share that would be great...
by the way here is that website you were talking about
www.pivithitch.com

[Jeanyus]

The new design is sweet.
http://www.pivithitch.com/pivit10_lg.jpg

[h2oboy]

Just wondering if anyone has installed one of these kits.... and if so how hard is it to do it yourself???

[Flying Tiger]

Excellent, Nice job.
I can only suggest to anyone from my experiences is run your wireing in flexable metal conduit so it has less chance of pinching.
That is if you decide to run wireing inside the frame.
My Extreme pivot has no wire conduit - just bare wires, and I'm told it catches some owners napping and damages the wires.

[Cas]

I saw a trailer where the tongue was cut off and a hitch receiver was welded on. The tongue was then modified so it would slip into the receiver and pinned, same as you would on your tow vehicle. It also looked pretty slick and a little less bulky looking. If my neighbor didn't put the boat in storage, I'll see if I can get some pics.
although, that new design is really nice!

[pimpinpdr]

i just bought a 1977 NORDIC 22 foot jet boat and cant seem to find any info on them anywhere. any help would be great.

[v-drive]

Just wondering if anyone has installed one of these kits.... and if so how hard is it to do it yourself???
I am doing this as we speak. It's a very nice unit, my only problem is that competitive make their trailers(older trailer) out of formed steel and not box tubing. I have had to do some machining in order to adapt it to my trailer. when I am done I will post pics....v-drive

[mykidsdaddy]

i just bought a 1977 NORDIC 22 foot jet boat and cant seem to find any info on them anywhere. any help would be great.
Here are some sites that might help you out
http://www.teshio.com/JetBoat/index.html
http://www.roostwear.com/
http://www.trailerboats.com/
Hope these help you out