scfox11 Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 Does anybody use a jon boat dolly to get their boat to the water? I have a 1436 duracraft with a little added weight to it, probably close to 220lbs. It is on a trailer but there are a couple ponds/lakes i fish that don't have a trailer-able boat ramp. I was thinking I could pull it off the trailer and put the bow on something I make, with 2x4's and 2 wheels, and drag it by the rear handles and roll it down to the water. Anybody else do anything like this? Quote
Jim Mac Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 That's pretty heavy. I would use 2 dollies. One in the front and rear, and then just push it. Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted July 4, 2015 Super User Posted July 4, 2015 Try typing "aluminum boat launching wheels" into your favorite search box. Quote
Shanes7614 Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 I would also dolly the rear of the boat as it tends to have more weight there and if v hull then easier to pull by one front handle compared to balancing the front. Quote
scfox11 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Posted July 5, 2015 Thanks for the replies. The boat is pretty light since I took out the back platform and what not. I will give it a try and go from there. Quote
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