On 20-Sep-13 2:41 PM, Daniel Rich wrote: Hi Daniel, 1600 lbs sound like an awful lot of weight for an M15 and a "proper sized" trailer, unless you have the boat loaded with a pirate's treasure of gold bars, or rebuilt the keel using depleted uranium. My M15, plus equipment; HONDA 2 HP outboard, and trailer with spare tire came to about 1,200 lbs. Connie
Montypals:
Not sure where I got this information…might have even been this list.
But I recently purchased a trailer dolly.
http://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Accessories/Rackem/RA20.html
One problem I have with my M15 is that the boat and trailer weigh 1600 pounds. Now, I'm not sure if it is the boat or trailer that are overweight since I have not had a chance to weigh the trailer separately from the boat. But the issue is that it becomes difficult to maneuver the trailer around my driveway by myself. It is always a strain, and somewhat dangerous. So, I had no idea that such a product existed such as a trailer dolly. But it turns out that a relatively inexpensive and elegant solution exists. The dolly has nice big wheels, and easily lifts the trailer from the receiver. Once lifted, I can move the boat around with great control, and quite easily. Just amazing. Wish I had known about this before. I can really put the boat and trailer with precision wherever I want. I just thought I would share this in case any of you are having similar problems. I would imagine that it would work quite well for you M17 folks who have to move a larger weight.
Daniel Rich M15 #208 "Kestrel" danielgrich@gmail.com