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Subject:Re: OT: Can a boat like this be easily towed/launched with my MB/Van?
From:Jeffrey Schwaia
Date:Fri, 16 Sep 2005 12:41:50 -0700

I had an old Cal 25 back in the '80s that was a great boat.  Nothing since
then though.

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Zeitgeist
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 12:20 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: OT: Can a boat like this be easily towed/launched with my
MB/Van?

Wow, thanks to all the good folks on both the Mercedes and Vanagon
listservs for the great info!  Sounds like both the 300TD and Vanagon
should be able to tow a small daysailer (sub-23'), at least for short
distances), which is what I needed to know.  I got some initial and
subsequent negative feedback on the MacGregor boats, so does anyone
have some specific suggestions for a small daysailer?  Must be able to
sleep four (2 adults 2 kids), preferably with a small head and still
be light, maneuverable and trailerable.

San Juan 21?  http://seattle.craigslist.org/boa/97779384.html

TIA

On 9/15/05, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@gmail.com> wrote:
> The wife wants a daysailer, so I'm looking around for the largest
> trailerable boat I can find (for cheap), but I'm concerned about the
> feasibility of managing that kind of weight behind my rigs on a
> regular basis.  Anyone got some experience, tips for me?
>
> http://seattle.craigslist.org/boa/97586530.html
>
> Thinking of setting up both my 300D and Vanagon for tow duties.
> Though I prefer the MB due to the auto-tranny and mo-powah, I already
> have the hitch for the Van installed.

Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel:
'87 300TD intercooler (209k)
'84 300D (204k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K)