I'm about to haul my boat for the first time on sunday. Meeting a friend on the Grays river in Washington who is very good at the oars and I can't pass up the teaching session. How much gear if any can I leave in the boat while towing and how do you all strap in your oars? Are things like the anchor, extra rope, pfd's all better left in the back of the truck? One last ? if you could? Is a 35 pound anchor to much weight? Would I be better off with a 30 pounder? I gave the 35#er a test in the garage last nite and it seemed like a ton to pull back up.
cully
Rule number one: Make sure nothing in the boat can move around.
Rule number two: Make sure you get the weight distributed so there is adequate tongue weight.
I have a 16x54 Willie. I slide the blades of my oars under the rower's seat and bungee the handles to the front tray. What matters is that they are secure. 35 pounds is a good all around weight for the hook. I keep my PFDs in the storage locker, with extra stuff. If you have a heater, be especially careful where you stow it. You don't want a propane leak.
Rule number two: Make sure you get the weight distributed so there is adequate tongue weight.
I have a 16x54 Willie. I slide the blades of my oars under the rower's seat and bungee the handles to the front tray. What matters is that they are secure. 35 pounds is a good all around weight for the hook. I keep my PFDs in the storage locker, with extra stuff. If you have a heater, be especially careful where you stow it. You don't want a propane leak.
Being a Drift Boater for over 30 years I think I can help you with your questions.
First thing, a 35# anchor is way over kill. It will be way too heavy to pull up all day. If you only have a 30#, as a back-up, go with that. You did not say what shape it was. Is it pyramid, or cylinder w/spikes??? A 25# pyramid would be best.
Secondly, towing with gear is OK for some things, but not for your rods!! Life Jackets go up under the covered bow and out of the wind. Net can go on the floor between the seats, with a throwable cushion, or something w/ some weight that won't blow around. Tackle boxes, and small coolers are OK, but wedged up against something that won't tip over. Extra Coats, and Rain Gear keep in your vehicle, and put in boat before you launch.
As far as towing with the oars, I lay the handle end over the rowing seat, with the blades over the front seat, and Bungee them as best you can, and tightly.
Forgot to Add, any further questions e-mail me!!
[ 02-23-2002, 09:28 AM: Message edited by: Drachir ]
First thing, a 35# anchor is way over kill. It will be way too heavy to pull up all day. If you only have a 30#, as a back-up, go with that. You did not say what shape it was. Is it pyramid, or cylinder w/spikes??? A 25# pyramid would be best.
Secondly, towing with gear is OK for some things, but not for your rods!! Life Jackets go up under the covered bow and out of the wind. Net can go on the floor between the seats, with a throwable cushion, or something w/ some weight that won't blow around. Tackle boxes, and small coolers are OK, but wedged up against something that won't tip over. Extra Coats, and Rain Gear keep in your vehicle, and put in boat before you launch.
As far as towing with the oars, I lay the handle end over the rowing seat, with the blades over the front seat, and Bungee them as best you can, and tightly.
Forgot to Add, any further questions e-mail me!!
[ 02-23-2002, 09:28 AM: Message edited by: Drachir ]
Another piece of good advice. Sounds like you might have a brand new boat and trailer but give it a season or two or eight and regular bearing maintenance or replacement would be my best advice. I do some trailering between Portland and Canyonville with my '85 Willie16 and trailer, I do use it for tackle boxes, bikes, firewood (a Yapping Dog).... Like the earlier response regarding weight distribution and stuff not moving around thats critical too!!! Go for it though, it's good space!!! Oh Yeah.. Don't travel with rods in the boat! Almost promise you you'll be sorry..
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Drachir, I sent you private message as I did not notice icons correctly. Toblerone, The boat is a 1968 mackenzie built by Leo Cannaday form plans left to him by Woodie Hindman. Leo worked for Woodie Hindman. I aquired the boat this past sept. from the origanal owner. I would like to keep my act together and learn as much as I could to preserve the boat, myself and my friends.
Quite a few of us (guides)use a 40lb anchor and sometimes in heavy current/wind more would be even better. If you're not going to anchor in the current a 20 or 25 would be fine.
I run a 40 in back and a 20 in front becuase I hate to slip or swing around.
I agree with all the other stuff Pete and the rest wrote about seccuring gear.
[ 02-23-2002, 05:54 PM: Message edited by: David Johnson ]
I run a 40 in back and a 20 in front becuase I hate to slip or swing around.
I agree with all the other stuff Pete and the rest wrote about seccuring gear.
[ 02-23-2002, 05:54 PM: Message edited by: David Johnson ]
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