I have launched a 29' sail boat (3500#) via a ramp. I used a Ford Bronco
with 4W drive. The trailer had a tongue extender (part of the trailer) and
I used a 3' hitch extender. Had to get the trailer deep because with the
keel up the boat drew 3.5' or so.


"Tony V" wrote in message
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I know the exact answer depends on ramp angle, height
of waterline above grade and tow vehicle height,
but I was wondering in general, just how big a boat can be
launched without dangerously submerging the tow vehicle.

What's your experience?

Tony V

Rick & Linda Bernard wrote:
I have launched a 29' sail boat (3500#) via a ramp. I used a Ford Bronco
with 4W drive. The trailer had a tongue extender (part of the trailer) and
I used a 3' hitch extender. Had to get the trailer deep because with the
keel up the boat drew 3.5' or so.


"Tony V" wrote in message
news:iPs3b.285421$o%2.132062@sccrnsc02...
I know the exact answer depends on ramp angle, height
of waterline above grade and tow vehicle height,
but I was wondering in general, just how big a boat can be
launched without dangerously submerging the tow vehicle.

What's your experience?

Tony V








I regularly see 35' triple outboard type boats being launched from one
of three different ramps in my area, at Sandy Point, Breezy Point and at
Solomons, MD. These are not deep draft boats, though. I've seen 34-40'
deep keel lobster boats launched from ramps. Depends on the particulars.





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Hmmmmmmm. You were conspicuously absent from here for awhile...as was Harry
Hope from alt.politics.bush. Yet you both started posting again on the same
day. You're either the same person...or you take time away to push in each
other's stools. Which is it?




"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Rick & Linda Bernard wrote:
I have launched a 29' sail boat (3500#) via a ramp. I used a Ford
Bronco
with 4W drive. The trailer had a tongue extender (part of the trailer)
and
I used a 3' hitch extender. Had to get the trailer deep because with
the
keel up the boat drew 3.5' or so.


"Tony V" wrote in message
news:iPs3b.285421$o%2.132062@sccrnsc02...
I know the exact answer depends on ramp angle, height
of waterline above grade and tow vehicle height,
but I was wondering in general, just how big a boat can be
launched without dangerously submerging the tow vehicle.

What's your experience?

Tony V








I regularly see 35' triple outboard type boats being launched from one
of three different ramps in my area, at Sandy Point, Breezy Point and at
Solomons, MD. These are not deep draft boats, though. I've seen 34-40'
deep keel lobster boats launched from ramps. Depends on the particulars.





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