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Shipmates,
With us getting older and my love for the larger scale boat never faltering, my back is having other thoughts.
I present the Launch-Haul-System (LHS) for larger boats.
Most useful in allowing those heavyweight hull monsters to drain as you haul them.
Will accommodate most any boat up to an 8-3/4" Beam, most any LOA and a dry weight of ~60lbs. The 2" velcro straps are adjustable, move fore and aft, and the symmetrical design allows you to not be concerned with which is the tire end
To Launch
1-Roll the model into the water
2-Remove the bungee w/wheel assembly (the over-sized sand tires make it buoyant)
3-Float your boat.
Have fun
To Haul
1-Float your boat onto the submerged LHS (It will rest on the bottom)
2-Adjust the straps as necessary.
3-Install the bungee w/wheel assembly preferably at the bow to avoid control surface/screw issues (remember the over-sized sand tires make it buoyant)
4-Slowly haul the boat until it drains.
Working on a skid set attachment design that will allow it to be launched at a pool, pond edge, dock etc that won't allow for the wheels.
(Propane tank optional)
Just in time for the Sub Base Fun Run next week in Groton!!
With us getting older and my love for the larger scale boat never faltering, my back is having other thoughts.
I present the Launch-Haul-System (LHS) for larger boats.
Most useful in allowing those heavyweight hull monsters to drain as you haul them.
Will accommodate most any boat up to an 8-3/4" Beam, most any LOA and a dry weight of ~60lbs. The 2" velcro straps are adjustable, move fore and aft, and the symmetrical design allows you to not be concerned with which is the tire end
To Launch
1-Roll the model into the water
2-Remove the bungee w/wheel assembly (the over-sized sand tires make it buoyant)
3-Float your boat.
Have fun
To Haul
1-Float your boat onto the submerged LHS (It will rest on the bottom)
2-Adjust the straps as necessary.
3-Install the bungee w/wheel assembly preferably at the bow to avoid control surface/screw issues (remember the over-sized sand tires make it buoyant)
4-Slowly haul the boat until it drains.
Working on a skid set attachment design that will allow it to be launched at a pool, pond edge, dock etc that won't allow for the wheels.
(Propane tank optional)
Just in time for the Sub Base Fun Run next week in Groton!!