The waters down here in South Texas are shallow. In my area most of it is waist deep out to about 300 yards. It is "bassboat country" that float in mere inches of water. Consequently the ramps are shallow and with the thin water are usually covered with slick algae of one form or another. My pickup has gotten stuck on wet lawn, no joke. So I try hard to keep the wheels on dry pavement. If I ever move or when I go to lakes with decent slope to the ramps I can let out less and just run the lock bolt through a hole to shorten the tongue. I have even considered adding a ball to the front fender although going through all that to launch would probably keep me home anyway. Question- when you send in emails to this site do they show up in your inbox? Mine don't. They do end up in the threads down the line though which is the only way I know for sure they are making it into the msog site. <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> <#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 12:03 AM, John Schinnerer <john@eco-living.net> wrote:
Wow - 11 foot? That is major. Do you have special launching situations where that much is really necessary? Real shallow ramps or hard beaches, or...? I am pondering how much extension I would want if I get a new trailer or hack my existing trailer. Seems like 4 or 5 feet would be plenty but curious to know why you went with 11 feet.
thanks, John S.
On 01/24/2016 08:44 PM, Thomas Buzzi wrote:
Now that I have added an 11 foot telescoping wagon tongue to my trailer I have to be careful of the clearances beneath it as I back down the ramp. Where the flat parking lot meets the top of the ramp there is a rise formed due to the boat end of the trailer being on the tilted ramp while the truck end of the trailer tongue in still on the flat parking lot. Noticed that situation the other day while watching a large power boat with a long trailer tongue backing down a ramp. Bending the telescope tongue there would prevent being able to close up the trailer tongue for the trip home. Could be very dicey, not to mention the lights on the trailer would not work. Lots of good info on this site about the rudders. A good thread. < https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaig...
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On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 12:09 PM, John Schinnerer <john@eco-living.net> wrote:
I know - it was never intended for use while towing, only for use on the
ramp. That's why it's a temporary fix...have to unhitch, move vehicle, install extension, re-align & hitch up...bit of a pain, but does keep the vehicle a bit drier.
cheers, John S.
On 01/22/2016 06:53 AM, Thomas Buzzi wrote:
John,
That 18 inch hitch extension, depending on how big your towing vehicle is, smaller vehicle may give you a very bouncey ride with that 18" acting like a lever to multiply the tongue weight as it acts on your rear suspension unit. Fair winds, Tom B <
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On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 2:21 AM, John Schinnerer <john@eco-living.net> wrote:
Thanks Steve,
It will get occasional saltwater dunkings. Probably more freshwater on average, in local/regional lakes. To saltwater would be longer trips (both on road and on water) mostly.
I am researching the cost/weight tradeoff between aluminum and galvanized steel. Along with what it would cost for a local fabricator to hack the current old steel trailer for a sliding tongue. But it is a heavy pig and that would just make it heavier, plus it's got other issues...wasn't originally for an M17 I'm told, bunks are correct and one keel roller in right place but rear roller too far back, for example. And too short in the tongue...I got a blacksmith friend to fab me an 18" hitch extension, until I sort out better options.
cheers, John S.
On 01/20/2016 06:47 PM, Steve Trapp wrote:
John,
I think I remember from a previous M-boat e-mail that you will be putting your M boat into Puget Sound. Correct? I recommend a galvanized trailer for the salt water, lube the wheel bearing frequently, and rinse it thoroughly with fresh water every time you do a salt water launch or outhaul. Steve M-15 # 335
-----Original Message----- From: John Schinnerer Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 6:03 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Strawanza trailer
Thanks Tom B & Dave for your trailer recommendations a while back. TX is a bit far from here though it sounds like a great manufacturer. I will give Mike at Pacific a call. Great to see they have an SF Bay area location, I go there from time to time anyway.
If anyone has other monty trailer maker recommendations more in the northwest (Oregon or Washington for example) that would be great also.
thanks, John S.
On 01/05/2016 12:49 PM, Dave Scobie wrote:
Best West Coast Trailers is Pacific boat trailers in Chino California.
> They > also have a location in NorthBest West Coast Trailers is Pacific boat > trailers in Chino California. They also have a location in Newark > California. Trailers are built and Tino. > > Pacific can make you a Montgomery 17 trailer as they have the > patterns > for > the boat and trailer already. Talk to Mike. Let him know you talked > with me. > > :: Dave Scobie > On Jan 5, 2016 1:18 PM, "John Schinnerer" <john@eco-living.net> > wrote: > > > > --
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