It's under $100 and will serve a few purposes. Launching the boat was never a problem. I detach the trailer and walk the boat down and can easily pull the empty trailer up the hill/sand.
Multi-solution with the dolly:
1. I should be able to retrieve the boat on the dolly with any kind of leverage - if not I will just strap (or 2 straps on the handles) to the dolly, then to my hitch (using an S clip to my hitch in the hole) and just drive 10ft straight ahead.
2. I store the front deck made of heavy aluminum in a small cabin that is about 50 to 75' away. I can use the dolly to take it over there and put the boat together and then launch. I may be able to do that on the retrieve too, depending on that weight and how well the dolly works. I may have to take those pieces out before retrieval. Anyway it will save me carrying them when launching for sure.
3. I lock the boat up in the woods down a path until I return every week or so in the summer. It will be much easier to maneuver to/from back there to lock it/retrieve it. No car involved at all.
Appreciate all the input as always. I started with a trailer extension but this dolly with the ball on it and the nice big, wide wheels should do the trick. Easy, inexpensive and quick solution. I can even leave the dolly up there in the cabin so I don't have to haul it but 2 times - Spring and early Fall.
Ok - I just went ahead and got the St. Croix Victory 6'10" MLXF. It was only $30 more than the others I was considering for $150. I think that's worth it.
Thanks all for the input. Now I am set with 2 great rods and reels. USA built and nice warranty on the rods.
This rod is only 3.1 oz. I catch up to 100 bass in a day (mostly smaller ones), so the lightweight with good casting distance will do the trick on both avid x and victory.
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