New Boat Length Overall WRONG

[kzoofisher]

Originally Posted by Ozark Bob

Michigan's PFD law permits a vessel that is less than 16 feet long, or is a canoe or kayak, to choose to have either a wearable PFD (Type I, II, or III) or a throwable device (Type IV) for each person on board.

Don't wear a PFD in the drift boat, even in winter. Of course we have the throwable but you can't imagine how hard it would be to capsize And with the high sides even falling out is hard to imagine. The only time I wear a PFD in the canoe is duck season when the water is very cold and I'm wearing a lot of clothes. That's also about the only time I'm in the canoe anymore.

[Ozark Bob]

I dropped that in here to let some know the regulation makes some sense. It is tough to paddle with a PFD, but there is still a requirement for a float cushion per occupant. Bob

[bbheli]

Originally Posted by Bobby Winds

Actually it's the WIDTH of my rig that is my biggest concern. The trailer width at the tires is 102" that I must squeeze thru a 105.75" garage door opening and I must use the truck to do it because of the slight up hill grade into the garage. But now I have a great system to "Get 'R Done" . . .
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I have a similar issue real tight opening, what's your system. My warehouse has two posts one on each side of the door I have around 50' in length but due to the way the parking lot is I have to pull in on apron and out the other onto the street to get it straight and line up with the posts but with impatient traffic (road is a frontage road off the highway exit) I have one chance to get it lined up or a redo. During the day its not to bad but when I come at night hard to see my lineup point. Was thinking about painting stripes on the blacktop. I also have to use two ramps I built because who ever built the building set the over head door 4+" higher than the parking lot. Then door closes to the lot but when you open it has a 4 1/2 inch rise to top of the slab.
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[That Minnesota guy]

Originally Posted by bbheli

I have a similar issue real tight opening, what's your system. My warehouse has two posts one on each side of the door I have around 50' in length but due to the way the parking lot is I have to pull in on apron and out the other onto the street to get it straight and line up with the posts but with impatient traffic (road is a frontage road off the highway exit) I have one chance to get it lined up or a redo. During the day its not to bad but when I come at night hard to see my lineup point. Was thinking about painting stripes on the blacktop. I also have to use two ramps I built because who ever built the building set the over head door 4+" higher than the parking lot. Then door closes to the lot but when you open it has a 4 1/2 inch rise to top of the slab.
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Ya, you need a different warehouse.

[bbheli]

Originally Posted by That Minnesota guy

Ya, you need a different warehouse.

That would mean I could get a bigger boat!

[That Minnesota guy]

Absolutely, with a new truck to pull it! I mean whats the sense of getting a warehouse with drive through doors if you don't use them?

[Bobby Winds]

Originally Posted by bbheli

I have a similar issue real tight opening, what's your system.
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Scroll back up to my other Post #35 and it explains it all.

Bob

[Hot Runr Guy]

Originally Posted by That Minnesota guy

Absolutely, with a new truck to pull it! I mean whats the sense of getting a warehouse with drive through doors if you don't use them?

Haven't you caused enough damage? Look at what you've cost C&K with that trike thread,,,,,

HRG

[Anonymouse]

Just remember, it's not the size of the boat that matters, it's the motion of the ocean.