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dlucier
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Response Posted - 01/04/2008 :  13:50:58  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Frank Hopper</i>
<br />Without a real trailer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not over 5mph!
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I'd be willing to bet the vast majority of boats are shipped on flatbed trailers. I had my boat transported on its cradle.
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 01/04/2008 :  15:36:01  Show Profile
On second thought, Chris, I'm with Frank. I thought you had a trailer. There are to many variables in the equation now. Yes, Don, I agree, but the cradles they sit on are typically not at the max capacity for the truck/trailer.
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 01/04/2008 :  15:46:47  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
No prob guys - I've waffled on this a dozen times now...

Right at the trailer's capacity, real close to the van's, and a tricky (but do-able) bit loading it. Safety says don't but the pocketbook says do...

I'm stil ltrying to figure out how to get it to the lake come spring. Without hiring a hauler again.
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 01/04/2008 :  16:35:14  Show Profile
This is shooting craps with $10k. That doesn't include any liability for the rented trailer, etc. Too rich for my blood.

Anybody nearby have a trailer that you could loan Chris for a weekend?
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 01/05/2008 :  11:45:49  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by John Russell</i>
<br />Anybody nearby have a trailer that you could loan Chris for a weekend?
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Now why didn't I think of that... Too proud/independant. Again, I am new to all this and still figuring things out. Thanks for putting the word out for me.
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sailingirishman
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Response Posted - 01/16/2008 :  21:18:13  Show Profile
I have a 2003 Ford F150 FX4, with a 5.9L. I pulled my 1981 C-25 SK from Orlando to Central Texas, 1200 miles, I cannot imagine using anything else. It pulls out of water very well, but I use 4WD low with no issues. Hope this helps and good luck.
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 01/18/2008 :  12:08:37  Show Profile
We have a C250 wing keel. We towed it 2,000 miles with a GMC Yukon (not the extended "Suburban" version)when we bought it and we tow 300 miles each way to cruising grounds in the San Juans. In my opinion this vehicle is really <u>not </u> enough for the job and we plan to replace it. Towing 6,000-7,000 pounds with a mid-size SUV is not a good idea in my opinion. Stability and braking are what is important, not pulling power. A panic stop with a trailer that weighs much more than the tow vehicle is a tragedy in the making. My advice - go big.
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