Yes I think they are pretty tough but who knows the condition of the hull when the work was done etc. I don’t know the details of what happened but I do know something happened and he also had it for sale not long after it was built which makes me wonder. I heard it was a hull split. Someone at RPM in Alberni may have the answers if they are willing to share.
If it's pre 91 then it's not foam filled. They beefed them up substantially after 91 when the diesels became the more standard option. Original hull was designed for gassers.
As I say when I’m driving my hot rod it’s smiles per mile not miles per gallons that countlots of gallons is my guess.
Anyone tow, launch and retrieve a 30 footer? I couldn’t launch my 25 due to low tide last Friday and the Saturday launching and retrieving the same day solo on top of wrestling kids around and traps makes for a full workout.
my 2870 is 30 and a bit LOA. It's a bit more work to tow, launch and retrieve, but after a dozen or so trips last year, i'm figuring it out. At this point I'm too chicken to do it solo. Certainly exponentially harder than doing the same with my trophy 2002.
Exponentially! You won’t ever hear a broker say that, thanks for the share. I need one little mod for my trailer to load almost perfectly each time, did it with the family sitting warm in the truck Sunday with only one extra push and squeezing a bumper in. Amazing how much more helpful a bumper is then a buddy sometimes
And for the record… ~3:35 into the video… I don’t unhook my winch and safety chain until the boat is at the bottom of the ramp… the convenience of this step does not appear to be worth the risk based on my calculus…
Bunks vs Rollers does make sense for releasing the attachment early, however I agree with your method, leave an attachment until the boat is in the water.
Mine is a 2670, about 30' overall but a narrow beam. Pretty easy to pull.
I looked at one when I bought the commander and they really have a small boat feel inside. Very utilitarian as well. I personally love it but my wife wasn't a fan. An extra 2 feet of beam goes a loooong way towards comfort.
Great to hear, I just got a 6 month water spot at Burrard Civic (on the trailer, on the hard x yearly now) so this is what I envision happening too.
just a few more hour of overtime.....and she could be yours Nick !!
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