First of all, thanks SINCERELY for all the kind words, assistance offers and sympathy. Reinforces that coming home to Canada after 30 years down South and Asia purgatory was the right decision for old ElmerFudd. Really. Thanks.
@ Edmcl, the collapse occurred on a 4” diameter square stock section of hot dip galv. Rest of the trailer other than the winch upright is aluminum. I’ve drank beers with thicker metal. Total bullshit.
A local guy, Scott Misener I think is his name said he can get the same material much heavier and has a mechanic that can handle the job - brake lines and everything will need to be addressed. I’m waiting for Venture and my dealer to come back with a resolution before I just suck up the pain and get it done. Thanks for checking. Also Venture has a taller winch post designed for the same trailer. Venture has dealers and parts service depots in southern Ontario, I confirmed today
@fishlessam, no the trailer per Venture specs and Tidewater specs should have been entirely adequate for the boat, motor, fuel load weight.
I really think the answer lies in that winch height. Will update when I have an answer to maybe save someone my pain later.
In the meantime I guess I’m gonna go meet
@Trevor M and swipe all his pier hotspots!!!