You may find crew here. I'd be interested if I'm not being pulled another
direction (optimism springs eternal). Worth a post at least when you're
closer to doing it.
-scott
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On 0, "ackermwi@... [T27Owners]" <T27Owners@...> wrote:
good points, Will. Trip by river would be long, but an adventure. I'd
love to do it IF I can find the time, and a crew member to help lock
through....
Other than spending a ton of money by paying for hauling, other options
will take a bit of effort, but seem do-able. I like your crossbar idea.
It is probably easier to get a used trailer and add crossbars than to find
a trailer already set up. Does anyone have a picture of a temporary wood
cradle that would be suitable for a single road trip?
--Bill
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T-27 is one of the heaviest 27s out there, coming up on 8k with much of
anything aboard.
The river trip could be a looooong trip, but if you want to do it for the
pleasure and experience as well, go for it.
8000 lb boat, plus whatever you put aboard plus 1000 or so for the trailer
gives you a hefty load. So, you would need an 8k plus capacity trailer,
which is 2) 4000 lb plus axles and 2000 lb capacity tires..15 inch load
rated. Either get a trailer set up like that or modify one, many are built
for a range of running gear and could take it.
As well you need to decide, flatbed with cradle or custom fit with
poppits, which depends on launch
patterns. I have both, made a flatbed out of a boat trailer by welding 3"
galv tubing for cross bars, and carry all sorts of stuff including boats
on cradles. Probably put all together for $2K depending on timing.
You can build a 1 time wood cradle of rough cut timbers for a couple
hundred dollars then break it down or sell.
You need a big vehicle to haul this like a Suburban, F whatever pickup
w/10K+towing capacity.
Safe travels, Will
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