Microtrawler
Updates:
by George Shannon gjs309@magiclink.com
Be sure and read: MICROTRAWLER
Update: Feb. 25, 2000
Here are four photos showing how I lifted Microtrawler to the trailer. I bypassed
the dry dock for now, because when I got it up on the second set of keel blocks, I
chickened out. I used a small floor jack to do the lifting. I will, however,
lower the dry dock and use it for refitting and painting later. The keel blocks are
made from construction site scraps, no cost. |
![mt41.jpg (19309 bytes)](mt41.jpg)
![mt42.jpg (21557 bytes)](mt42.jpg)
![mt43.jpg (15898 bytes)](mt43.jpg)
![mt44.jpg (18517 bytes)](mt44.jpg)
Update: March 3, 2000
Here are the pictures of the initial launch of MT. No sea trials as of yet. I
need to get a new prop, as the rpm's were too high, so after that I will take her out for
a complete shakedown. She handles very nicely and I think this is a keeper.
Great boat for grandkids too. They love driving it and crawling all over it.Initial Launch - Snake River, Twin Falls, Idaho |
![mt51.jpg (21985 bytes)](mt51.jpg)
Amateur - should have done this before backing up. |
![mt52.jpg (25414 bytes)](mt52.jpg)
Oops, tailpipe of Toyota short bed 6" under water |
![mt53.jpg (21125 bytes)](mt53.jpg)
OH YEAH, OH YEAH, OH YEAH |
![mt54.jpg (37232 bytes)](mt54.jpg)
Completed trailer with bunks etc. Tongue needs 4"
extension for Toyota. |
![line.gif (878 bytes)](../../images/line.gif)
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