No Slipway

[Broni]

Hi All. I've recently purchased a little inflatable dink with an electric motor to explore the Thames a bit. I had a look at the public slipway that is near where I live and its not actually a slipway but a concrete quay. On one side there's a grassy area where I could inflate the boat but then there's a bit of gravel and a small concrete wall / quay. I'm worried to drag the boat over the gravel and concrete, does anyone have a suggestion. Transom wheels wouldn't really help. Previously I've only had bigger boats that we launched on a trailer etc.

 

[prof pat pending]

How big is this thing?

Could you put it sideways on a folding sack truck?
http://www.homeworlddirect.com/fold...folding-hand-cart-trolley-50kg-load-137-p.asp

 

[Broni]

Its 2.3m long and weighs about 25kgs (which might not seem much but I'm a small lady). I think that might work. I was wondering if i put it on a tarp to push it over the concrete wall would that provide enough protection?

 

[prof pat pending]

Probably easier to drag than push, but I don't see why not

 

[mlines]

To be honest I would be more concerned about getting it out again. Throwing a dinghy in is pretty easy, lifting it out from the water where it is lower down than your standing position is more difficult.

 

[Actionmat]

I cart mine around using one of these:
http://www.funkyleisure.co.uk/off-roader-heavy-duty-festival-trolley-294-p.asp
It's the strongest trolley I've owned and folds away neatly. A simple bracket and you can even use it as a trailer on a bicycle, dinghy and all.