Tinnie on a Kimberley Kamper
Submitted: Sunday, Oct 15, 2006 at 21:04
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Member - Patrick W (VIC)
Hi there; just wondering if anyone has a
Kimberley Kamper with the Mariner Pak boat loader fitted. I am in the process of having one fitted to ours, next step is to get a good tinnie and outboard to suit. So the question is what tinnies have people put on their KK? Am thinking of a Savage
Jabiru 385 but would welcome any advice/suggestions.Cheers
Reply By: Tim@Stratford - Monday, Oct 16, 2006 at 16:56
Monday, Oct 16, 2006 at 16:56
Patrick,
I can't help with your querry - I ran out of money after buying a KK - :-)
Although it is on the list it may take a year or three. I have seen/heard that a tinny on top of the KK can actually reduce the drawbar weight by sliding the tinny rearward. That sounds like a plan as I find the drawbar weight is the only -ve with the KK.
I'm in the process of making up a bike carrier to go on top so the tinny is out for the moment.
Is it an easy install for the boat loader as an 'after sale' item?
Tim - Stratford.
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Monday, Oct 16, 2006 at 17:34
Monday, Oct 16, 2006 at 17:34
==Is it an easy install for the boat loader as an 'after sale' item? ==
Yep, straight from the KK website:
Can I add a boat loader?
If your Camper has factory installed female boat loader inserts on the drivers side of the chassis then you can add the boat loader. However, the “roof rack” when shipped with the boat loader is upgraded to have stronger reinforced end sections and over center catches mounted on the rack to secure the loader. If this upgraded rack is not installed, then you would need to upgrade it to be compatible with the boat loader.
Was initially looking at a boat loader, then decided i couldn't justify carrying a boat.
Would be interested in your bike carrier set-up ;-) Was thinking about mounting a roof-top setup (eg thule) onto the rack so it will still be usable after taking off the bikes.
Andrew
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Follow Up By: Member - Patrick W (VIC) - Monday, Oct 16, 2006 at 21:29
Monday, Oct 16, 2006 at 21:29
Thanks Tim, and interesting about the boat actually reducing the ball-weight. Andrew has covered the question about adding the boat loader later. Cheers.
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Reply By: Member - Colin (WA) - Monday, Oct 16, 2006 at 19:45
Monday, Oct 16, 2006 at 19:45
Hi Pat ,
I have the mariner pack on my 05 KK. I have a 3.75 m Quintrex dart with a 15 hp mercury. Points to consider are the width of the boat the loader is 1.75m between the tie down lugs you will have to allow for the hooks of the ratchet straps. The length of the motor (if you have the gull wing model) also the extra weight of Boat loader, boat, motor, 20l fuel, anchors &safety gear, fishing gear and collapsible boat trailer to be over 250 kg . If you are doing a lot of traveling around the boat loader arms can be a pain in the shins for the person on the drivers side as you open and close the camper. I have taken the loader off now and only have it on when needed , would recommend it highly as it adds another dimension to our trips.
Regards
Col
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Follow Up By: Member - Patrick W (VIC) - Monday, Oct 16, 2006 at 21:16
Monday, Oct 16, 2006 at 21:16
Thanks Col, that's a great help. We plan to do just that; use the boat loader for 'some' trips only.The Quintrex 3.75 is one I am looking at...good to know that it fits. How do you find the boat in terms of ride and general usability?
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Follow Up By: Member - Colin (WA) - Tuesday, Oct 17, 2006 at 01:27
Tuesday, Oct 17, 2006 at 01:27
Hi Pat,
The boat rides great even in choppy seas have had it in 20 knot winds at Jurian bay, the deep V handled the conditions as
well as any tinnie on the market (IMHO) . My dad has an older dart and he goes cray fishing with his and has no problems pulling the pots as long as the weather is not too rough, also went the dart as their resale is very good. The boat weighs 75 kg which doesn't sound to heavy but it's bulk makes it more difficult it took a few times to work out which was the best system for us to load and unload. If you decide to put it on the roof of your new cruiser !!! make sure you get the car top model with the flat bow as the curved one will catch on the bars as it is being slid on to the racks
Col
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Reply By: Tim@Stratford - Monday, Oct 16, 2006 at 20:14
Monday, Oct 16, 2006 at 20:14
Patrick,
I've 'borrowed' the idea from the camper site/
forum:-
www.campertrailers.org/whats_new.htm
(I just tried to
check it and I think the site was down)
A gent on the above site has used square section where the 'feet' go with a cross piece which is held together with grub screws. I've planned to make a ridgid one with fabricated wheel holders a bit like a bike rack and a lot lower to the above design.
I hope to have it made in the next month or so.....hopefully.
Tim - Stratford.
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Follow Up By: Member - Patrick W (VIC) - Monday, Oct 16, 2006 at 21:23
Monday, Oct 16, 2006 at 21:23
Thanks Andrew, the site still appears to be down, but looks like an interesting read.I'll have a look later on. I already have a canoe rack that slots into those 'feet' that works really
well.The possibilities are endless!!
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