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Tow Bar Extension for launching

by Ianfs » 02 Jun 2017, 15:42

Genius! :)
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by Bigplumbs » 03 Jun 2017, 15:27

Here it is all finished. It is important to make the ball that is used when stored for motoring adjustable as it needs to be so to get it spot on so the hitch fits over it well.

If I were going on a long journey and did not need the extension bar at the other end because I knew the slip it can be removed by undoing just one bolt.

I think the first couple of times I use it I will have a safety rope between the boat trailer and car just in case something lets go

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by betty boop » 04 Jun 2017, 18:54

Well done Dennis - looks really good.
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by Bigplumbs » 15 Jul 2017, 16:42

Works well

I tried the tow bar extension for the first time today (been using other boats) and I am quite pleased launched and recovered all ok on my own. In the pic the jockey wheel is down but it was up in use

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