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Moving boat
Posted on 1/20/14 at 6:54 pm
Posted on 1/20/14 at 6:54 pm
Have any of y'all ever had to move a boat around a warehouse, garage or tight storage area where a vehicle would not fit? If so, would you recommend a 4wheeler or dollies? Boat trailer is tandem axle, and with boat and trailer weighs approximately 4000 lbs.
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Posted on 1/20/14 at 6:55 pm to Redfin
Find a grown man to push it around for you
Posted on 1/20/14 at 6:55 pm to Redfin
wait,what!?
grab a buddy or 2 and push that thing around to wherever you want. 4k is nothin
grab a buddy or 2 and push that thing around to wherever you want. 4k is nothin
Posted on 1/20/14 at 6:57 pm to PapaPogey
The key is to be able to move it alone of which I can't do.
I'm assuming it's 4k lbs. it's a 24 ft bay boat.
I'm assuming it's 4k lbs. it's a 24 ft bay boat.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 7:00 pm to Redfin
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Redfin
If you own a warehouse, I would assume you'd have some sort of forklift. If you are renting space, the same would apply. If you are
mooching space, then ask a friend.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 7:05 pm to Redfin
I push mine around.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 7:05 pm to Redfin
the best thing I have ever used for that was a lawnmower with a trailer ball mounted on the front...it was unbelieveably manuverable and just easy to deal with...
Posted on 1/20/14 at 7:08 pm to QuietTiger
You could say mooching space as long as I take the owner fishing occasionally.
The issue has occurred because we are trying to fit 2 more bay boats into the warehouse. The warehouse entrance is not large enough to turn a vehicle and trailer. The trailer would have to be connected to something with a shorter wheelbase. Just didn't know if a 4wheeler would have enough capacity. Was trying to get something dual purpose over a forklift.
The issue has occurred because we are trying to fit 2 more bay boats into the warehouse. The warehouse entrance is not large enough to turn a vehicle and trailer. The trailer would have to be connected to something with a shorter wheelbase. Just didn't know if a 4wheeler would have enough capacity. Was trying to get something dual purpose over a forklift.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 7:09 pm to Redfin
quote:
Just didn't know if a 4wheeler would have enough capacity
it certainly will
Posted on 1/20/14 at 7:12 pm to Redfin
Once you get a boat/trailer moving on a smooth surface it rolls pretty easy. I think a 4 wheeler would work well. I've also seen something on Iboats or somewhere that's supposed to make it a one man job, good luck.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 7:14 pm to QuietTiger
I'm going to try and find a 4wheeler this week. I'll let yall know how it works.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 7:18 pm to Redfin
better luck just finding another person 
Posted on 1/20/14 at 7:34 pm to Redfin
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Just didn't know if a 4wheeler would have enough capacity.
It does.
A Honda 250 4 wheeler is strong enough to pull a full size Silverado out of a camp yard mudhole. Do not ask whose truck it was or who stuck it there.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 7:51 pm to Redfin
I have something my FIL made that has a long handle, two wheels and a ball on it. I would have to take a pic and post it for you to see.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 7:52 pm to Redfin
quote:Just get two forties and two messicans.
I'm going to try and find a 4wheeler this week. I'll let yall know how it works.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 8:03 pm to Redfin
Posted on 1/20/14 at 8:25 pm to Redfin
A 4wheeler if you have the space and the fumes being in an enclosed area aren't an issue for anyone. Also, you have to store it. If those aren't a factor and you don't have far to travel, a trailer dolly would work.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:07 pm to Redfin
I use my riding mower on occasion.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:10 pm to Anton7
If you go the maual dolly route just be careful. I have a buddy that used one it slipped and his jaw had to be wired back together afterwards. Also a manual dolly is a major PIA with a tandem trailer IMO.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:18 pm to Da Hammer
I have one of those in a box never used my dad gave me. Tried one before on my boat and didn't do any good. Four wheeler not much help either. Problem with my boat is the jack is fixed and only cranks up a certain height and that's as low as you can drop the trailer tongue. Probably be easiest to use a couple if guys to push it around.
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