Small tug for moving boat

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Hey brain-trust, I'm giving serious thought to storing my boat in the garage this winter. However, with my garage bays being side-load from the driveway, and only 9 foot width doors, I don't have nearly the space to get the rig even slightly straight enough to back in.
I used to have a hand-held tug years ago to move small planes. Looking for something similar, prefer electric, that will hook to the ball mount.

Something like this, which is overkill from a capacity standpoint:

https://parkit360.ca/products/force?variant=41156456022197&utm_campaign=Sales-Performance+Max-1&utm_term=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_kw=&hsa_acc=4630284090&hsa_mt=&hsa_grp=&hsa_tgt=&hsa_src=x&hsa_cam=16371863740&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ad=&hsa_ver=3&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI24Xth_CngQMVNAytBh20xQA9EAQYBCABEgLk3fD_BwE

Thanks, Ultra.

S

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ultrarunner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: October-02-2005 Location: Ridgefield, Ct. Status: Offline Points: 1776	Post Options Post Reply Quote ultrarunner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Small tug for moving boat Posted: September-13-2023 at 11:13am
	Hey brain-trust, I'm giving serious thought to storing my boat in the garage this winter. However, with my garage bays being side-load from the driveway, and only 9 foot width doors, I don't have nearly the space to get the rig even slightly straight enough to back in. I used to have a hand-held tug years ago to move small planes. Looking for something similar, prefer electric, that will hook to the ball mount. Something like this, which is overkill from a capacity standpoint: https://parkit360.ca/products/force?variant=41156456022197&utm_campaign=Sales-Performance+Max-1&utm_term=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_kw=&hsa_acc=4630284090&hsa_mt=&hsa_grp=&hsa_tgt=&hsa_src=x&hsa_cam=16371863740&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ad=&hsa_ver=3&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI24Xth_CngQMVNAytBh20xQA9EAQYBCABEgLk3fD_BwE Thanks, Ultra. S

1980SN2001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: August-01-2022 Location: Rocklin, CA Status: Offline Points: 74	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1980SN2001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-13-2023 at 11:54am
	Here is a manual one in your neck of the woods. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1128094558162577/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post Didn't see anything on craigslist or offer up.
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ultrarunner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: October-02-2005 Location: Ridgefield, Ct. Status: Offline Points: 1776	Post Options Post Reply Quote ultrarunner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-17-2023 at 12:20pm
	Thanks for that. That will be a lot of pushing!

63 Skier Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-06-2006 Location: Concord, NH Status: Offline Points: 4130	Post Options Post Reply Quote 63 Skier Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-17-2023 at 6:14pm
	I don't know if the first one you posted is quite as overkill as you might think. No you won't be anywhere near the 900 lb. tongue weight, but if the boat/trailer is around 3,500 plus lbs. you aren't all that far from the 5,000 lb. GVWR for the tug. Seems expensive right up until you hurt your back trying to drag it around by hand. An alternative if you have a friend nearby with a decent garden tractor you could tow with that. I've towed a bunch of boats around with '90's and 00's era Cub Cadet garden tractors, on a decent surface they do just fine even though it is certainly more weight than they are designed for. Or if someone has a small bucket loader you can put a ball in the bucket, pretty easy to maneuver facing forward as you push the boat. Just a few thoughts.
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Jonny Quest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-20-2013 Location: Utah--via Texas Status: Offline Points: 2755	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonny Quest Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-17-2023 at 8:30pm
	Tow Tuff trailer dolly https://www.northerntool.com/products/tow-tuff-electric-trailer-dolly-model-tmd-35etd8-99408 Non motorized: https://www.northerntool.com/products/ultra-tow-adjustable-trailer-dolly-800-lb-capacity-with-caster-58020 For going uphill or downhill, an electric winch is very handy: https://www.amazon.com/WARN-885000-Corded-PullzAll-120V/dp/B0043OV0IA/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=410021070150&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1026995&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5949242746762625455&hvtargid=kwd-378254492588&hydadcr=7470_11110507&keywords=warn+winch+885000&qid=1694996870&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0 I've used my Warn 120V electric winch to pull my Ski Nautique & trailer up my driveway. I have a concrete eye-bolt that is my anchor and I can pull the trailer while guiding it with a trailer dolly. It is a 2-person job. JQ
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GottaSki Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: April-21-2005 Location: NE CT Status: Offline Points: 3314	Post Options Post Reply Quote GottaSki Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-18-2023 at 9:26am
	with a front receiver on your vehicle, one can maneuver with both precision and vision
	"There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worthwhile as messing around with boats...simply messing." River Rat to Mole

Tim D Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-23-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2634	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tim D Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-19-2023 at 6:16pm
	This is what you need. I found this several years ago on craigslist. The more tongue weight the better it pulls.
	Tim D

ultrarunner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: October-02-2005 Location: Ridgefield, Ct. Status: Offline Points: 1776	Post Options Post Reply Quote ultrarunner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-19-2023 at 6:51pm
	YES, exactly!

KENO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-06-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 10407	Post Options Post Reply Quote KENO Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-19-2023 at 7:06pm
	Well here's the thread he got his picture from complete with the name of the outfit and a link to the website is there too link to old thread

bkhallpass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: March-29-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4723	Post Options Post Reply Quote bkhallpass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-22-2023 at 5:26pm
	I too am working with a 9 foot door, no straight shot, an uphill driveway, and to make it more difficult a tandem trailer. I just get the back of the boat through the doors and push it the rest of the way. Those dollies sure look convenient, but don't where I would store it. I'm not getting any younger. Would be interested how yours works out. BKH
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