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Subject:Re: OT: Can a boat like this be easily towed/launched with my MB/Van?
From:Kevin Gilbert
Date:Thu, 15 Sep 2005 23:02:43 -0400

FWIW, I have twin cockpit '67 Folbot with sail rig for sale, which I carry
on Westfalia top with canoes. No towing involved, sails like a rocket. In
Maryland.

Kevin

> From: Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
> Reply-To: Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
> Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 07:15:55 -0700
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: OT: Can a boat like this be easily towed/launched with my MB/Van?
>
> 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)
>

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