Small tug for moving boat
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Printed Date: November-21-2024 at 2:06pm
Topic: Small tug for moving boat
Posted By: ultrarunner
Subject: Small tug for moving boat
Date Posted: September-13-2023 at 11:13am
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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" rel="nofollow - 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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Posted By: 1980SN2001
Date Posted: September-13-2023 at 11:54am
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Here is a manual one in your neck of the woods. Didn't see anything on craigslist or offer up.  ------------- 1980 SN Project |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: September-17-2023 at 12:20pm
| Thanks for that. That will be a lot of pushing! |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: September-17-2023 at 6:14pm
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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. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: September-17-2023 at 8:30pm
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Tow Tuff trailer dolly https://www.northerntool.com/products/tow-tuff-electric-trailer-dolly-model-tmd-35etd8-99408" rel="nofollow - 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" rel="nofollow - 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" rel="nofollow - 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 ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: GottaSki
Date Posted: September-18-2023 at 9:26am
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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 |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: September-19-2023 at 6:16pm
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This is what you need. I found this several years ago on craigslist. The more tongue weight the better it pulls.  ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: September-19-2023 at 6:51pm
| YES, exactly! |
Posted By: KENO
Date 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  http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=47059&title=anyone-use-trailer-dollies" rel="nofollow - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=47059&title=anyone-use-trailer-dollies" rel="nofollow - link to old thread
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Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: September-22-2023 at 5:26pm
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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 ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: October-30-2023 at 10:46am
Ok, so, after eye-balling and taking measurements from my side-load garage to the hill, I figured I'd have enough room to get the boat backed up, then unhook, and reposition my vehicle, without going down the hill into my neighbors house. And it worked! It's going to be toasty warm for the winter, and can even do a few things to the boat and trailer. YAY! |
Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: October-31-2023 at 9:34am
My trick too, on a Tacoma Or my riding lawnmower |
GottaSki wrote:Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: October-31-2023 at 10:12am
| Agreed. This was not that hard, and cheaper ;-) |