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 Post subject: Moving a T2 on land
PostPosted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:18 pm 
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I am contemplating moving from my Wave to a T2 that has become available. I am sure I know the answer, but any input is appreciated. I am able to launch into the water and remove my Wave from the water from the boat ramp on my own with my beach wheels.

I am thinking if I go with the T2, I will need to launch into the water and retrieve from the water with the trailer (and truck) as it seems the T2 is considerably heavier. I would prefer to use the beach wheels but will await your response if anyone has experience with this.

Thanks, in advance, for your help

Take Care

Joey P


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 Post subject: Re: Moving a T2 on land
PostPosted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:28 am 
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By yourself, it will be a little tough and if the ramp has an incline? Here's an solution we came up with to get 5-8 boats across the sand dunes after a long day of sailing on Lake Erie. 24v power-trax using a lawn mower rear end and electric scooter parts. You don't have to use both crossbars to support the boat one will work. I haven't used it for the for this boat yet (our beach is under water.) but 16's and 18's are no problem.

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Jump 40 sec into this video in my driveway.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGVuAPKpp2E&t=5s[/youtube]

Don't know if this will help you but it's an idea.

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 Post subject: Re: Moving a T2 on land
PostPosted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 6:13 am 
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Hah! I love it

Thanks for sharing. I may give it a try

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 Post subject: Re: Moving a T2 on land
PostPosted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:31 pm 
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Thats cool. The youtube thing didn't work for me but I get it. Steve C.


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 Post subject: Re: Moving a T2 on land
PostPosted: Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:12 pm 
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Two strong adults can move my T2 around on beach wheels including up a moderate incline. I once tried a really steep incline with my wife and almost gave myself a hernia however.


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 Post subject: Re: Moving a T2 on land
PostPosted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:54 am 
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Thanks Mistro.

Hate that you (almost) hurt yourself, but perhaps you saved me from the same fate :)

Take Care

Joey


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