Snowgoose-1
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Is there such a thing ?
Say a converted golf trolley.
Say a converted golf trolley.
Motorised dinghy trolley
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DanTribe
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Something like this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORISED...ver-12-Volt-/371346858426?hash=item5675ff61ba
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORISED...ver-12-Volt-/371346858426?hash=item5675ff61ba
alan_d
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There are several devices which will fit on to a standard ball hitch, but these are not suitable for simple launching trolleys. I use a portable electric winch (https://www.superwinch.com/products/winch-in-a-bag-2000-1120149 ) and a 12 volt power-pack for pulling my rib up the beach.
William_H
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I use a "Shoprider" electric scooter (made for the disabled) I fitted a tow hitch to the back of it. I use a 12ft ali dinghy and fitted wheels to the transom on ali brackets facing upwards. So dinghy is towed upside down. I fitted a spigot at the bow to drop into the hole in the hitch. I tow it about 400 metres from home down a steep hill then back up again after sailing.
it does not however go well in soft sand and gets bogged easily. (differential rear axle like a car. so in effect one wheel drive) It suits me fine now for 2 seasons. A new set of batteries cost around 175 squid the old gopher itself a similar price second hand and battered. I occasionally use it to go to the club in lieu of walking. I feel a bit of an OAP but it goes well. I charge mine from solar panels on the roof. Might not suit everyone but at least I am all set up for being aged.
olewill
it does not however go well in soft sand and gets bogged easily. (differential rear axle like a car. so in effect one wheel drive) It suits me fine now for 2 seasons. A new set of batteries cost around 175 squid the old gopher itself a similar price second hand and battered. I occasionally use it to go to the club in lieu of walking. I feel a bit of an OAP but it goes well. I charge mine from solar panels on the roof. Might not suit everyone but at least I am all set up for being aged.
olewill
Snowgoose-1
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Many thanks for all of the responses.
Very helpful.
Yes Dan this looks like the off the shelf answer. Good price too.
davidej
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If you have plenty of dosh, look at this
http://www.sealegs.com/
There is one at our club - very impressive.
http://www.sealegs.com/
There is one at our club - very impressive.
smalltrimaran
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I know this is an old thread but I've jsut come across it. I use an electric mobility scooter to move my partly built ISO based trimaran around:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvAEP-EzUnA
and it gets it up quite a steep ramp at Lymington if I walk with it - no pushing or pulling:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaos4l9bFjw
it's a laugh for getting around without the boat regardless:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2E72B6OIBs
It makes launching and retrieving so much easier and quicker it's great.
I've picked up all three scooters I've tried for nothing as well, so very cost effective as well!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvAEP-EzUnA
and it gets it up quite a steep ramp at Lymington if I walk with it - no pushing or pulling:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaos4l9bFjw
it's a laugh for getting around without the boat regardless:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2E72B6OIBs
It makes launching and retrieving so much easier and quicker it's great.
I've picked up all three scooters I've tried for nothing as well, so very cost effective as well!