How would you do it?

[Rock Doctor]

OK, here it is, nothing special just a little boat. Should be good enough to teach the kids to sail. Also put in a couple pics of one of my trailers. As you can see it has a hitch on the back so I can drag 2 or more trailers at a time

I threw the mast up, just to see what it would be like. Now, granted the sail is not up, but I think it will be manageable (hopefully I will have help when the time comes to do it at the lake)








RD

[Rock Doctor]

That's funny Rock, glad you weren't hurt when your friend fell on you. I started laughing with this mental picture of you plastered into the musk. Sorry!!! What can i say, i love slap stick comedy.

I don't blame you, the thing that bothered me was that the whole time he was flopping around on me like a beached whale, he didn't even hardly get wet. Me on the other hand, I was lucky to keep my nostrils above water. lol, oh the memories.

RD

[Rock Doctor]

I just thought of something

If I was to take the Aluminium tubs off my trailers, I would be left with (basically) 2 axles on tandem wheels. This would allow me to mount the boat lower, keeping my cog down. It would be a little lighter too.

The more I look at this the more ideas I get.
Tks guys

RD

[atvrider93]

what about using the trailer and using your argo where you were thinking to use the 2nd trailer

[coosaridgerider]

I would make a rack for the argo or the trailer and put pipe insulation on it.May come in handy in the future for hauling materials.Just a suggestion.I have seen the video of the trail to your cabin,I'm surprised your wife didn't make you ride the 4 wheeler.Good luck.

[Newfy Moose]

Sleigh.

Hi Rock Doctor,

Here in newfoundland I have seen boats towed on what we call mud sleighs. Basicaly it is comprised of two round sticks used for runners with the but ends beig angled. Then there are cross members, made from round sticks, bolted on to the runners. Some times an x pattern is used for strenght. The boat is then place on top. A piece of cable is placed between the runners for towing. It is quite easy to make with bolts being the only hardware required. We have also found sleds to much easier to haul over obsticles and mud as it bear the wait of the load over a much larger surface area and does not drop in deep pot holes. This concept was used here in the 50's for commercial logging where small tractors towed these units over bog and muskeg to retrive wood. You could also use fixed steel draw bars intsead of cable for pulling. You could also use one in the rear and have a friends argo push while you pull.

Newf.

[Rock Doctor]

Hi Rock Doctor,

Here in newfoundland I have seen boats towed on what we call mud sleighs. Basicaly it is comprised of two round sticks used for runners with the but ends beig angled. Then there are cross members, made from round sticks, bolted on to the runners. Some times an x pattern is used for strenght. The boat is then place on top. A piece of cable is placed between the runners for towing. It is quite easy to make with bolts being the only hardware required. We have also found sleds to much easier to haul over obsticles and mud as it bear the wait of the load over a much larger surface area and does not drop in deep pot holes. This concept was used here in the 50's for commercial logging where small tractors towed these units over bog and muskeg to retrive wood. You could also use fixed steel draw bars intsead of cable for pulling. You could also use one in the rear and have a friends argo push while you pull.

Newf.

Hey Newf
That might be the ticket. I never considered useing a Travoise. If it was padded up good, it might work well. Tks for the idea

[E-K-C]

Sailboat Moving

I would what till winter--less brush--smoother on snow--less drag -and would use skis on front and back--E-K-C

[Rock Doctor]

I would what till winter--less brush--smoother on snow--less drag -and would use skis on front and back--E-K-C

That's how most of the boats out there were brought out, in the winter. Just slide them in with a snowmobile. The problem with that plan is that my wife wants it out there for July when we are on Vacation

I'm working for 3 weeks right now, then we are going Jetboating for a week, then we head out to the lake for 5 weeks. I need to get it out there as soon as I can

RD

[B.A.]

modify your trailer

If the chopper isn't available use your trailer. remove the box,fab a log hitch, place the wheels as close to the centre of the boat as possible for tight turns, build long bunks out of 2x6 and mount to trailer, cover with foam to reduce impact on the hull. We modified an old boat trailer(narrowed the trailer) and pulled it with a big red 3 wheeler. It was an 16 foot aluminum boat, we loaded our hunting gear in the boat and pulled it all at once. It worked well in the swamp and bush. Take the chain saw along and cut as required. We had to winch through the worst of the swamp. An argo pulling the trailer would have reduced/removed the winching.

[Rock Doctor]

Tks BA,
If I have to do the trailer mods, I will be doing it as you suggest


RD

[Roadtorque]

Either way you get it there it will make for some interesting pictures!

[InTimadator]

Boat

Rock Doc,
Where are the pictures ? Does it have a weighted keel And how big is it ? Can't wait to see the helmet cam. on this one !! Tim

[Roadtorque]

Here is a link to the pics. Scroll down the page and you will see them.http://www.6x6world.com/forums/gener...-you-do-2.html Or you can go back to page two from this page and view the pics