Bow trolley

A sib is a soft floor inflatable boat that will roll up and fit into a bag to ease with carrying or storage.
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Bow trolley

Post by Fishery Pokery » 18 Jun 2017, 19:58

Hi,

I am looking at getting a bow trolley to go with my Honwave.

You use it attached to the front of the boat to take the weight when you have the transom wheels down.

I've put a picture below of what I mean, but thought I would ask if anyone knows anywhere that sells them or different version?

Thanks,
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Post by Martin » 18 Jun 2017, 20:07

Nissan uk sell them :lol:
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Towing the sib
Joking apart, I'm not sure where I've seen them but like you, I have seen them before .

That picture also doubles up to show the capability of the aftermarket Honda launch wheels.
In there was all my gear, outboard and fuel... getting towed up black rock sands hitched/roped onto the Navara towbar :thumbsup
F-RibsAndSibs.Com.... :whistle
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Re: Bow trolley

Post by Paul B » 18 Jun 2017, 20:40

Found this,
http://www.aquafax.co.uk/product/6-2201 ... nflatables

And this

https://allpa-marine.com/stainless-stee ... -grip.html
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Re: Bow trolley

Post by Andy B » 19 Jun 2017, 16:55

£168.53 :o

I've been hanging around with you northerners too long :rofl
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Post by Fishery Pokery » 19 Jun 2017, 18:33

Thanks for the suggestions.

They all seem to be trade suppliers and are a bit more than I was hoping to pay.

I have found a cheaper set that doesn't look so good as those, but is a better price.
I will post it again when I find it again.

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Re: Bow trolley

Post by Stray » 19 Jun 2017, 21:48

I just built a full trolley,

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because the launch wheels couldn't take the strain.
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Post by Paul » 19 Jun 2017, 22:53

Stray wrote: the launch wheels couldn't take the strain
Yeah, yeah ......... I think I know what's comming next :roll: :whistle
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Post by Paul » 19 Jun 2017, 23:01

Could you not modify one of these :idea:
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Dolly mover
Lots on Ebay, here's an example at £40 some are cheaper http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Caravan ... SwblZZNY2C
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Re: Bow trolley

Post by Gybemaster » 20 Jun 2017, 03:41

Do these bow trolleys make a big difference to how easy it is to pull the boat along? Never seen them before but definitely interested now.

How about when you get to the top of a beach when it gets stoney, softer and uneven?


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Post by Fishery Pokery » 21 Jun 2017, 11:53

The one have seen that wasn't too steep is fairly was £90.

I'm thinking of getting an extending toe sack barrow instead now, as I could use it to move the outboard and deflated boat about as well.

I know it would rust, but they are only £30 delivered
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