[C320-list] trailer and hauling

[pat reynolds]

Brownell also comes to Hammond, Indiana  (just over the Chicago line) to haul and launch boats at the Hammond Marina.  Nice people who do a nice job

--- On Thu, 4/15/10, Mike Ott <wmo48 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Mike Ott <wmo48 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] trailer and hauling
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 8:29 PM
> I live in NE CT and sail in RI.  I
> have my boat hauled and transported to my home for winter
> storage.  The company pulls the boat at a boat ramp, pulls
> the mast and delivers it to my home (close to 50 miles) for
> about $1000.
> The company is Brownell Systems (brownellsystems.com). 
> Check out their web site for all the info you need.  The
> original owner of the company developed the hydraulic arms
> that cradle the boat on the trailer. Fantastic system.
>  They have been working the NE for 20+ years.
> Regards,
> Mike
> Amanda Lu
> #508
> 
> --- On Thu, 4/15/10, argates2nd at comcast.net
> <argates2nd at comcast.net>
> wrote:
> 
> 
> From: argates2nd at comcast.net
> <argates2nd at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] trailer and hauling
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 9:18 PM
> 
> 
> David, 
> I am in Plymouth, MA harbor. Who do you use for hauling? 
> Does the same firm pull the boat and drop the mast? 
> Do you have a wing keel? 
> Is there any slope up or down to the pad you use at home? I
> think there is some slope limitation for big rigs? 
> Are you saying the full job is $700 or is that just the
> mileage for the 35 miles? 
> Rollie #182 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David J Cardoza" <dave at avaloncon.com>
> 
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> 
> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 5:38:18 PM GMT -05:00
> US/Canada Eastern 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] trailer 
> 
> I have my boat hauled home every fall. It takes an 18 wh
> rig road weight is about 56000. But the good news is its
> still cheaper than keeping it at the marina and it includes
> taking the mast down and up. 
> About 7 bills each way and the distance to home is about
> 35mi. I'm in SE mass. 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com]
> On Behalf Of Paul Rickman 
> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 5:23 PM 
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] trailer 
> 
> Don't know where you are, but take the boat some place else
> to have it hauled. 
> That's what I do. I sail her 35 miles away from the marina
> where I dock. 
> 
> It is closer to home and cheaper for winter storage. 
> 
> Paul 
> Affinity 657 
> Bay Bridge Marina 
> Chesapeake Bay 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> From: "wflowe3 at netscape.net"
> <wflowe3 at netscape.net>
> 
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> 
> Sent: Thu, April 15, 2010 10:35:00 AM 
> Subject: [C320-list] trailer 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I'm considering having a yard trailer made. Not interested
> in hauling the boat down the road but would like to be able
> to pull the boat in the fall to do bottom work, waxing etc.
> Our marina is not equipped to pull sailboats without
> dropping the mast and this is not only expensive but it is a
> real PITA. Any suggestions would be appreciated. 
>