[Public-List] Racing in Toronto this summer

[Gordon Laco]

OK - let's keep talking.  You're moving your boat in the spring, aren't you?

G



On 31/01/14 2:29 PM, "Dominic Amann" <dominic.amann at gmail.com> wrote:

> Ah - so that's (partly) why the big bucks for the haulage. Specialized
> trailer.
> 
> I still like the idea of the shared trailer. I know a few people who tow
> horses around who would help with the truck.
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 2:26 PM, Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> wrote:
> 
>> Ah.   Dominic I don't think that would be safe.  Our boats can be moved on
>> flatbeds but they've got to be the low floats commonly used by the
>> commercial movers.  That's partly for centre of gravity, and partly to get
>> under bridges...
>> 
>> Thank you for the idea though....
>> 
>> G
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 31/01/14 2:22 PM, "Dominic Amann" <dominic.amann at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I was thinking to put the dry-dock cradle onto the flat bed directly.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 2:06 PM, Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> But don't they prohibit towing?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On 31/01/14 2:04 PM, "Dominic Amann" <dominic.amann at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> One can rent a large flat-bed truck (Ryder) requiring G Class license
>> for
>>>>> 165/day, .27/km + Ins.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Perhaps one can put the cradle on the flat-bed?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 1:53 PM, Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hello Dominic -
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Unfortunately rental companies won't rent trucks with towing
>> capability
>>>> any
>>>>>> more.  I used to do that when I looked after the boats at the local
>>>>>> provincial historic site, but towing is specifically prohibited by
>>>> rental
>>>>>> operations....
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Good thought though...
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> G
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 31/01/14 1:47 PM, "Dominic Amann" <dominic.amann at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I have seen trailers for the Alberg 30 listed for $1500 - 2000. I
>> would
>>>>>>> gladly consider part or group ownership of a trailer. One can always
>>>> rent
>>>>>>> the truck. Perhaps a "club" ownership - any member (who pays in) can
>>>> use
>>>>>>> the trailer at least twice a year, by appointment.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 1:31 PM, Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Good day friends,
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I¹ve been thinking it¹s long past time that I came to one of the
>>>>>>>> Association
>>>>>>>> events with my crew and raced.  People in Toronto have generously
>> and
>>>>>>>> several times offered us a boat, but I think the best test would be
>>>> if I
>>>>>>>> could get SURPRISE down to the Syronelle or something like that and
>>>> try
>>>>>> her
>>>>>>>> out in person.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> If I had the time I¹d sail her around ­ that would be a great trip
>>>> but I
>>>>>>>> can¹t take a month off to do it (yet).  If I didn¹t have a house
>> and a
>>>>>>>> family to look after I¹d hire a commercial trucker to bring her down
>>>> for
>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>> races and back up.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> May I ask if there are any A30 owners in Ontario who might be able
>> to
>>>>>> help
>>>>>>>> us move SURPRISE with the loan of a road trailer and perhaps a
>> towing
>>>>>>>> vehicle? (I¹d gladly pay expenses)
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Gord Laco  Surprise #426
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