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| Author: | PHLOCKER [ Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | moving a getaway |
I'll be able to the getaway on the beach rigged. If I'm solo, can i move the boat from the water up the sand to it resting place? slight incline....just want to make sure i can move it by my self...do i need a dolly or will some fenders under the hulls work? I know i could probably do the wave...thanks..this is a big consideration in my purchase |
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| Author: | Hobie Nick [ Mon Apr 03, 2006 8:12 am ] |
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Seeing as the H18 and Getaway are both in the same weight range (heavy) I will tell you that I have trouble pulling the H18 around on the sand. Lots of trouble. Plu it tears up the bottoms of the hulls. I would reccommend a dolly either hommade or production. A winch on a post stuck into the ground will work as well. Just so you know, I am 6'2" and 260lbs (a little winter weight has found me). |
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| Author: | DougHobie17 [ Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Homemade Wheels |
PHLocker: Make you some of these and save your back. Good luck with the Getaway. http://dgaleana2.proboards56.com/index. ... 1143785090 I am getting a Mystere 4.3 for me and grand daughter to learn spinnaker on. Doug Snell www.tcdyc.com |
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| Author: | cniel [ Wed Apr 05, 2006 6:23 am ] |
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Moving a getaway up a beach, even on wheels is a challenge by yourself. That being said I would do it anyway, I am always able to find someone at the beach to help! Without wheels it would be very difficult at best. This is a great boat and very versatile wether your out alone or with your family of 5 or 6 or . . . |
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| Author: | PHLOCKER [ Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:58 am ] |
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thanks, this is a private beach, so sometimes unless the wife is around its just me |
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| Author: | john power [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Beach dolley for soft sand |
I bit the bullet and bought a Seitech beach dolley with the fat wheels. Thanks to a buddy with a H17 sportcat I knew the Seitech would work. I did not like the price,but. after 3 years of use with my Getaway it has paid off. One disclaimer - you must be able to lift/lever the front half of your Getaway up about 2-3 ft to slip the dolley in and out, so start working on bench presses and overhead presses asap. JJP(Tanglefoot3) |
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| Author: | PHLOCKER [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:39 am ] |
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the more i read, the more I am thinking the Getaway will be a pain in the A$$..Righting and hauling on the beach... |
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| Author: | PHLOCKER [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:01 am ] |
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so, how do you do that by yourself??? |
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| Author: | Hobie Nick [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:11 am ] |
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Phil, I put he dolley on while my boat is still in the water. All I do is tep on teh axel to get it under the hulls (it like to float). Then I roll it to where I want it. No bench press required here. I wouldn't worry about it. You will be able to move the boat up the beach. And, if you find it too much work, think of a mechanical solution. Don't let all of this deter you from a great boat. |
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| Author: | PHLOCKER [ Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:29 am ] |
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thanks, i was thinking that floating the boat and sliding the dolly under would be fine...thanks all |
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| Author: | PHLOCKER [ Tue Apr 18, 2006 6:21 am ] |
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what are the pros/cons on the seitech vs cat trax |
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| Author: | Hobie Nick [ Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:06 am ] |
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I ended up buying the cat trax just because that is what my local dealer had. I didn't want to pay for the shipping. If I remember the seitech can be broken down and fit into a trunk. Cat Trax cannot. I also think the seitech has spoked hubs the Cat Trax does not. The Cat Trax bearings are cheap, simple, and robust. I can easily replace them if I need to for very little money. Overall they are pretty much the same thing. I would base your purchase on price unless there is a feature that you must have on one or the other. If you are really inclined you can build your own. I know Doug on this site has been talking about the home built version quite a bit. I don't know if I really answered your question but that was my 2 cents. |
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| Author: | PHLOCKER [ Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:32 am ] |
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the seitech looks nice as it has the handle which might make it easier to pull it up the beach.... |
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| Author: | Hobie Nick [ Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:52 am ] |
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You can get a handle for the cat trax as well. Make sure you compare apples to apples and go for the best price. Remember to look at shipping as this can be a deciding factor. |
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| Author: | DougHobie17 [ Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | CatTrax |
Guys: Most everyone I know here in Texas and La, uses. CatTrax. I have used them and the beach and on uneven ground at the lakes. They go over everything! I have had no trouble on a 340 lbs boat. Can move it with one hand. Doug Snell Hobie 17 Sunfish Soon to be Mystere 4.3 www.tcdyc.com |
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