QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Will it fit my station wagon?
No, the balance point of 10 -12 foot boats will be much higher than the position
of the rear roller. So the boat will be top heavy and tend to crash down
on the vehicle.
My spare wheel is mounted
on the rear of the vehicle. Will the boat loader still work? Yes, on
4WD applications the boat makes contact with the lower contact point ( bumper)
and cups itself over the spare wheel. Narrow boats may require the positioning
of the boatloader to one side.
What size boat can I carry?
10-12 foot. Maximum boat weight 100kg. NM/NP Pajero 70kg max.
How many people are required
to operate the boat loader?
Just one.
I've got my boat, now what
sort of vehicle do I need to carry it?
The long wheel based 4WD's are best. Toyota 80,100 series, Prado, Jackaroo,
Patrols and older model Pajeros. Where a track mount system needs to be mounted
onto the roof, be careful of thin roofs and potholed gunbarrel highways.
What sort of boat is best?
Aim for a boat with no gunnel protrusions, 10-12 feet long, not too wide
as you must remember the required roofrack will be 240mm wider than the beam
of the boat. Keep the weight below 100kg and you should be in
business.
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