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Postby Gage » Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:58 pm

You mean something like this? (not mine) :)

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Postby mary and bob » Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:23 am

cowboy: You have a pickup, so you should have no problem. Some states allow you to pull a camper and a boat on a trailer together. Not allowed here in NY, but I did see someone doing it here once. Best solution is a trailorboat, Gage must have a picture he can post. And wasn't someone going to manufacture them again? Gage, give us a history lesson on them please! Bob
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Postby Mightydog » Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:29 am

Here's the rig you need, SC:

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It might not go over some of the dirt roads very well, but you'll look good when you get there!
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Postby Pete S » Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:51 am

That could be the coolest rig I've ever seen! Behind a Caddilac w/fins no less!!! Unfortunately the boat looks FAR too nice to put in the water.

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Postby PKCSPT » Fri Feb 18, 2011 8:33 pm

I have been wondering if my Little Guy TD would support my 13 foot canoe. Anybody have any idea how solid the walls are on them? Mine is 09 4 wide. Canoe is probably 50 lbs
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Postby MERF » Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:14 pm

I take mine with me. i have a ladder rack up on top that i have my 1950's grumman rowboat on and on the front "A" frame tongue i mounted a 2x10 with ubolts. and i have the small outboard mounted on it. i wish i had a pic to share. when i get back firm this deployment i will have to share that.
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Postby Mukilteo » Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:22 pm

I have a Silver Shadow, & it's walls are 3/4 plywood.
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Postby canned o minimum » Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:11 pm

PKCSPT wrote:I have been wondering if my Little Guy TD would support my 13 foot canoe. Anybody have any idea how solid the walls are on them? Mine is 09 4 wide. Canoe is probably 50 lbs


I have rebuilt my 2005 LG 4 wide and can tell ya that the walls are PLENTY sturdy fer yer canoe. They are 3/4 "plywood.

The ROOF..now THAT is another story ! It's only1/8th in. or less and will NOT support any weight ON it.

Dunno how long yer canoe is, but the trailer is only 8ft long. Might be an awful long OVERHANG...
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Postby bobhenry » Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:34 am

I need to get around to this build...........

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Postby angib » Tue Mar 08, 2011 3:42 pm

Sounds like you need a Trailerboat:

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An outboard motor would be secure in that forward locker.
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Postby Miriam C. » Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:29 pm

PKCSPT wrote:I have been wondering if my Little Guy TD would support my 13 foot canoe. Anybody have any idea how solid the walls are on them? Mine is 09 4 wide. Canoe is probably 50 lbs


I am thinking a couple of receivers on both sides of the rear and a bar going across then put a T bar on the tongue. You could connect them with some conduit or something. You should have no trouble putting whatever on your Little guy.
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Postby Deryk the Pirate » Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:45 am

Here is a neat rowboat and only weighs 71 pounds... I used to have 1 there a nice strong solid boat http://walkerbay.com/rigid-dinghies-sai ... lker-bay-8
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Postby frank_a » Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:39 am

Gail and I plan to soon (i.e. May) have a ttt, and will be using both our vehicles to do what you're talking about. Not very inventive, but my classic speedboat weighs considerably more than the ttt we are buying. I believe the 1st time we camp in the ttt will be 10 days around the Wine Country Classic Boats event on Keuka Lake (at the Keuka Lake State Park in NYS) in mid-July. My GMC Canyon will tow the boat, and Gail's Subaru Outback will tow the ttt.

I have a 40's vintage Old Town canoe that needs renovation (including canvas) and I hope to bring that when we camp with the ttt. I'd like to think maybe I could start working on the canoe this year. I planned on putting it on top of my truck, but boy, roof rack systems for canoes are kinda pricey!

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Postby cracker39 » Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:57 pm

I haven't seen any mention of inflatable boats. I've considered a pontoon craft like the Sea Eagle. The 375FC model is $1641 on sale the rest of this month for $1149. There are similar inflatable pontoon boats available for less money. A boat like this with a small trolling motor and extra battery would work for me.

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Postby newrollo » Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:43 pm

I agree with cracker39 on inflatables. I have owned a sea eagle SE9 for 5 years, great product. I use a deepcell with MinnKota motor on it. I now have this too, http://www.everythinginflatable.com/sto ... 25661.html
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