I have an electric tug for my M-17. Large hump in driveway made me go to this when I went from a P-15 to a P-19. In the attached picture you can see it to the lower right hooked up to the P-19. This was during the time I was a two boat owner. I don't recall the company name but they are local in the Sothern California area. If anyone is interested I can dig out all the information. There are several models and I think this one was around $1,200. Jim Ellsworth M-17 #603 Grace -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of W David Scobie Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 12:00 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Trailer Dolly Had one of these for my old M15. Worked great! Always be aware that the boat may be easy to move on a flat surface, but even on a slight slope a boat, even one as light as the M15, can easily 'get away from you'. :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com -------------------------------------------- On Fri, 9/20/13, Daniel Rich <danielgrich@gmail.com> wrote: 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 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3408 / Virus Database: 3222/6680 - Release Date: 09/19/13 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3408 / Virus Database: 3222/6680 - Release Date: 09/19/13
