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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Around here,(flat Eastern Shore country) burning up
transmissions is common for those who tow trailers-even equipped with tow
packages, tranny coolers, etc. Those trailers weigh a lot less than the 10,000+
lbs. involved in towing an Alberg. If I was looking for a dedicated towing
vehicle, I'd look far a manual clutch with a truck transmission (granny gear),
and brakes to match. Parts cost for replacing a burned out clutch is less than
$100.00, not $1,000 for an automatic.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>At some point towing a max. size boat (and just the
8'9" beam of the Alberg qualifies here) with a family vehicle becomes
unpractical. Can it be done? yes. Are all the headaches really worth it? That's
a personal call, but not to me.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Michael</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>#220</FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=pamandscott@hfx.eastlink.ca
href="mailto:pamandscott@hfx.eastlink.ca">Scott Lynds</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=public-list@alberg30.org
href="mailto:public-list@alberg30.org">public-list@alberg30.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, July 01, 2002 10:27
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Alberg30] Trailering an Alberg
30</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>What is the general concencus on the best vehicle a person
could reasonably tow a 30 for a long distance. What is the average owner
using? Is a 3/4 Ton 4x4 up to the task to haul one.....say 1000 miles. I would
appreciate any input as I have decided an Alberg 30 is the boat I would
ultimately like to own for offshore sailing here in Nova Scotia, and it looks
like I may have to venture far afield to find one. Hence, I am in need of a
suitable trailer, and my next vehicle (if pratical) should be one to make the
journey. I just recently hauled a Catalina 22 back from Lower N.J with my
Dodge Caravan and it made the trip without any problem (the van that is, the
trailer is another story!!).</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>