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

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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Nick

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'74 Pearson 30
'84 H16
'82 H18 Magnum
St. Louis, MO

PHLocker:

Make you some of these and save your back. Good luck with the Getaway.

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I am getting a Mystere 4.3 for me and grand daughter to learn spinnaker on.

Doug Snell
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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 . . .

thanks, this is a private beach, so sometimes unless the wife is around its just me

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)

the more i read, the more I am thinking the Getaway will be a pain in the A$$..Righting and hauling on the beach...

so, how do you do that by yourself???

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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Nick

Current Boat
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Previous boats owned
'74 Pearson 30
'84 H16
'82 H18 Magnum
St. Louis, MO

thanks, i was thinking that floating the boat and sliding the dolly under would be fine...thanks all

what are the pros/cons on the seitech vs cat trax

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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Nick

Current Boat
In the market
Previous boats owned
'74 Pearson 30
'84 H16
'82 H18 Magnum
St. Louis, MO

the seitech looks nice as it has the handle which might make it easier to pull it up the beach....

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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Nick

Current Boat
In the market
Previous boats owned
'74 Pearson 30
'84 H16
'82 H18 Magnum
St. Louis, MO

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