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Location: With my son on the water | Guys please don't take this the wrong way but bigger is not always better. Now granted with todays improved trailers and launches basically any boat can be put in and out, and two or more guys helps. On the water, bigger is probably better.
But at some time most of us need to move a boat by hand some. That may be alone during the launching and loading process which the wind can affect on some days. It may mean moving it on the trailer in the garage a few feet or it may mean moving it a bit to hook it up to the truck. Tandem axles which some boats require can be more of a challenge to move.
You should also ask yourself what kind of condition the surface is that you will be moving it on. (For me my garage floor is not perfect which affects things). What is the approach to the garage? A straight shot or sharp angles like many cabin garages. Is the approach paved, or sand/grass/or gravel?
But the biggest thing may be what is your personal strength going to be as you age and will you be able to handle the boat alone during retirement ages if you are going to keep it that long.
I am fortunate to fish A LOT and don't count but I am guessing I help at least 10 elderly gentlemen put there boats on the trailer every year as the boat they have is too big for them at this point in their life. It makes me feel good to help them but I am sad for them.
I am not by any mean saying any boat is good or bad it just something to think about.
I hate this time of year, wish I was fishing.
Have a good day.  |
