On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 08:08:19 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

On Friday, 21 June 2013 12:03:14 UTC-3, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 6/21/13 10:58 AM, True North wrote:

Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old.



I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg



D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high.

I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer.



I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery.



Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench.





Nice boat. What holds the cover on when you are towing? I can't see any

straps...snaps, maybe?

Snaps and a snug fit, but I don't like the way the wind affects it.
Legend claim it can be towed at highway speed but local boat cover maker says he wouldn't trust it.
I could get him to sew straps on.
He also warned me that the little poles that fit into the round plastic vents can shake loose and puncture the material.

Don't tow your boat with the cover on, unless you just enjoy buying covers.

Oh, and the chrome on the ball is going to wear off in a few miles anyway.

John H.
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Hope you're having a great day!