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Posted 11/10/2017 9:14 AM (#883963 - in reply to #882252)
Subject: Re: Ranger Rig & a 9' Garage door




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In my experience the biggest issue on "tight" doors isn't whether or not they're wide enough (they are), but at what angle you're backing the boat in through it. If you have a mostly level driveway, it's a straight shot backing up, and it's well-lighted both day and night, then the smaller door is pretty easy if you're decent at backing up your rig. However, any kind of angle or turning to the side, a moderately steep incline, or low-light makes it very challenging when you've only got a inch or two of clearance on each side. And when you're tired after a long day on the water, jumping in and out of that truck 10 times is the last thing you want to be doing. Heck, I've even crinkled the trim strips on my 16' garage door a few times due to rushing...

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