boat loader for np pajero
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 13:41
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hi guys we have just got 2004 pajero np which we love,we tow a caravan so we are looking at getting a Rhino rack and boat loader as they are not cheap we are looking for as much information as we can get.has anyone got the same car and same setup cheers sue
Reply By: RayJen Paj05 - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 16:28
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 16:28
Hi SuePaj, we love our 2005 NP Pajero DiD also (except the jack is pretty crappy, try changing a tyre on the GRR with it!!). I am really interested in the boat-loader too and was going to post about it: we tow an Aussie Swag camper but want the flexibility of carrying a tinnie when we don't
camp.
On our trip North this last 3 months I saw lots of Rhino knock-offs including on NP Pajeros that were made by people with metal trades skills: I wish! That's an option. Also people had modified roof racks to have a roller on the back and guides to fit the gunwhale width. The guys lifted, guided and held the boat steady while the women used hand
winches attached to the roo bar. Looked a bit fraught and unstable to me and lots of anxiety was obvious during the load and unload.
My thinking is 3.7m with 15hp donk is the ideal; tinnie not heavier than 80kg. For me there is probably little alternative to forking out the bucks....and it does seem pretty fool-proof.
What sort of motor will you get and how will you carry it? I have been told that 4-strokes can't be laid down or they leak oil everywhere. I am thinking of getting a frame to keep it on about a 50 degree angle so I can lift it into the back while on the frame. Maybe there's some quick-release stand you can get for the towbar that stands out far enough to keep out of the way of the spare wheel and cover???
I would appreciate you keeping me in
the loop by Member Message about what you find out.
Good luck, RayJen Paj05
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Follow Up By: Mikee5 (QLD) - Saturday, Sep 23, 2006 at 19:16
Saturday, Sep 23, 2006 at 19:16
RayJen, at the boat show I had a long talk to the Honda guy about laying down the 10hp honda (4 stroke) he assured me that it is designed to lay on one side. There is a flat resting area cast into the engine cover for it to lay on. There should be no problem. Another urban myth laid to rest?
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Reply By: suepajero - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 20:46
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 20:46
Hi RayJen paj05,I should have said ,we have got a 3.i tinny with a 8 hp susuki 2 stroke motor.We tow a 16foot roadrstar caravan so we think we will mount the motor on a frame on the draw bar.We want to get a fold up trailer one day as
well,which will go on the back bumper bar on caravan.It will be a pleasure to keep you in
the loop,this
forum is a great way to learn things isnt it .Thanks for your help cheers sue
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