Want to bring my boat up North this summer.

[DJWILLIAMS]

Homesite,

My recommendations are that you post a new thread asking who owns a boat the same size as yours, and has a trailer that they are not using. Some people buy boats without trailers, and some buy boats with trailers that they do not use. You may be able to find someone in the area that uses there trailer, and they can use your lift while you are gone, and you use the trailer. Kinda like a swap.

I am not sure if the Escalade will make the commute or not, but I am sure you need room for luggage, ect... You may want to look at renting a truck that fits your personal requirements as well as you towing needs.

Also if you do get to borrow a trailer from someone, make sure you have a infrared thermometer (too check temp on hubs), as well as a spare tire, and bearing/hub kit. If someone lets you borrow there trailer, atleast compensate them for the tires/use of the trailer.

You may want to contact Reggie ( I think that is his name ) at Fountain, and see if he has an extra trailer to spare. I am sure they would be happy to help you, especially since you purchased the boat from them.

Good luck, and if you come through NC, especially Goldsboro/Smithfield let me know and we can meet up for dinner (my treat). I would really love to see that boat.

David

[Greg B]

Wayne Akers Ford in Lake Worth will rent you a truck that will tow it.

[charliep]

how long will you be in Lake George? If it is the entire summer, maybe? Cost of the haul, permits, stress(I would be), and not being able to use her the way you could may not be worth it. Just for an outside of the box suggestion, not that one was sought: cost of the haul ~3-4k? Is there a local marina there that would sell a decent boat for that amount that you could sell again at the end of the summer? Maybe more hassle than it is worth and certainly not what you would be accustomed to as you have a GORGEOUS boat, but it might make do. If it is only going to be a week or two, rent.

Charlie

[Sea Hawk]

Originally Posted by charliep

how long will you be in Lake George? If it is the entire summer, maybe? Cost of the haul, permits, stress(I would be), and not being able to use her the way you could may not be worth it. Just for an outside of the box suggestion, not that one was sought: cost of the haul ~3-4k? Is there a local marina there that would sell a decent boat for that amount that you could sell again at the end of the summer? Maybe more hassle than it is worth and certainly not what you would be accustomed to as you have a GORGEOUS boat, but it might make do. If it is only going to be a week or two, rent.

Charlie

Charlie I'm sure Homey is aware of that ,but you have to remember Homey is an attention getter ,he probably wants to show his boat to his high school budies and show off ,nothing wrong with that ,but at this time he's probably thinking that it's not worth the trouble and the expences .

[charliep]

Sea Hawk,

I hear you! Man I have boat envy with his rig. I would be f=proud to have her too.

Cheers,

Charlie