I have a class 4 boat (300lbs) going in to the the challenge and I looked all over this blog for what the class 4 guys use for rolling there boats in to the water,
I greatly apreciate any and all input.
AJ
SharkbaitOoahah
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I have a class 4 boat (300lbs) going in to the the challenge and I looked all over this blog for what the class 4 guys use for rolling there boats in to the water,
I greatly apreciate any and all input.
AJ
SharkbaitOoahah
YouTube videos of EC start. Lots of yellow beach rollers. Other systems too on display. Here’s one source https://www.duckworks.com/product-p/aere-br.htm
Other sources all over internet. Quality unknown. But for lighter applications probably fine.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Inflatable-roller-30-x-7-blue/33852874?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=919&adid=22222222227025593453&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=52374050295&wl4=aud-566049426705:pla-79472799135&wl5=9029827&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112354616&wl11=online&wl12=33852874&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9fntBRCGARIsAGjFq5E_5Wf78NM1GA7OFbdYlpGDIjheVGZDEevwqzvuFlbYBMCF3x12AzYaAlVwEALw_wcB
Sharkbait - I use x2 TaylorMade 30" Dock fendors for my 400 pound class 4 boat - they stowe easy, and make a great neck-pillow for sleeping - do a good enough job rolling the boat down the beach too.
For our CS-17 (500lb loaded?) We use 3 dock fenders as well placed under the leeward side of the hull. Time to start, sheet in the sails, one crew lifts windward side, other pushes to the water. Works fine. For sure the yellow rollers are superior (and spendy), but for us, the fenders work fine for such a miniscule portion of the challenge.
Macatawa wrote:
Most people use these:
https://www.duckworks.com/product-p/aere-br.htm
Us too.
I will add that I have upgraded my pump. I was not satisfied with the pump that I purchased from Duckworks. I am now using this one.
I really apreciate the response. Like I stated I'm going to be pushing up to around almost 400 lbs loaded wieght.
I'm also going to be solo.
I have 3 "new" Duckworth rollers and pump. Put them under my Sea Pearl in the 2017 race. Start was moved to checkpoint #1 because of weather so never pumped them up under a boat. $150 for all 3. Roy 727-804-3553
Hi Roy, did you sell your beach rollers? Or anyone else have some good condition ones for sale?
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