mixedlot
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Does anyone know if I can use a rollercoaster trailer on a shetland 498 boat
Shetland 498 and rollercoaster trailer
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tinkicker0
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Welcome to the forum. 
I seem to have in my mind that a Shetland 498 has a Dory type hull, dunno why and if so, unless custom made for the hull, a roller coaster will not be suitable due to the hull shape.
I am not saying this with any authority or experience though, just tarnished memories and opinion.
I have a reputation for saying the wrong thing
Maybe a Shetland expert will crawl out of the woodwork with direct experience later.
I seem to have in my mind that a Shetland 498 has a Dory type hull, dunno why and if so, unless custom made for the hull, a roller coaster will not be suitable due to the hull shape.
I am not saying this with any authority or experience though, just tarnished memories and opinion.
I have a reputation for saying the wrong thing
Maybe a Shetland expert will crawl out of the woodwork with direct experience later.
markdj
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I would think it very much depends on the rollers as they should go flat and or take up the shape of the hull.
cadser
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It not the type of trailer, its how the rollers are set up on it (as far as my experience is concerned).
We had a 498 in the 90's. Our trailer was a break back with twin axle. Rollers were fitted and a hand winch. I could put it in and out anywhere, off the beach in shallow water, off ramps etc.
We always had a 50' long strong rope, in case we had to fully immerse the trailer and then pull it out with the rope, as my vehicle was only a people carrier.
Hope this helps.
We had a 498 in the 90's. Our trailer was a break back with twin axle. Rollers were fitted and a hand winch. I could put it in and out anywhere, off the beach in shallow water, off ramps etc.
We always had a 50' long strong rope, in case we had to fully immerse the trailer and then pull it out with the rope, as my vehicle was only a people carrier.
Hope this helps.