Dock or Trailer

[Docsteder]

I have the opportunity to purchase a dock at our neighborhood private marina. We have a 08 185 Sport and currently trailer. Both the public ramp and the marina are less than a 1/2 mile from the house. Time is not currently an issue. On many occasions, I don't take the trailer off the truck for days. When we decide to go, all I need to do is remove the canvas, put it in the garage and pack our needs d for the day. Within less than 10 minutes,
I can be in the water and under way.

Now if I opt for the dock things would be slightly different. First we pack, then drive the truck down to the other end of our street and unlock the gate to the marina. Re-lock the gate behind and proceed down the steep dirt road that requires 4x4. Next is pulling the canvas and packing it in the boat or truck. All that would be left would be plugging in the electronic, start and untie the lines.

Sounds simpler but, now I'm not sure about the security of the boat. The marina is unmanned so, there's a whole array of things that could happen. As for the three years we've lived here, there been no issues but, there have been issues in the past. Also, there are currently several slips unused and there's not a lot of action from the current members. There are only 6 docks with 12 slips. I do have permission to use one but, haven't at this point in time.

Let me know your thoughts,

Guy


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[bbwhitejr]

IMO...this would be a nice situation. There would be times I would leave it slipped and times I would put it on the trailer depending on future plans and weather forecasts. If I knew I would not be able to use it for a couple of weeks, I would bring it home. If I knew I would be using it, I would slip it. Just my $0.02...

Bennett

 

[Docsteder]

IMO...this would be a nice situation. There would be times I would leave it slipped and times I would put it on the trailer depending on future plans and weather forecasts. If I knew I would not be able to use it for a couple of weeks, I would bring it home. If I knew I would be using it, I would slip it. Just my $0.02...

Bennett

Thanks, couple other issues though. first is Gas. there is no Gas available on this lake so, I would have to can it every time. As for pulling it in & out; that requires time and a few intense hikes up the steep incline. I would first need to hook up the trailer. Then have the wife drive me down to the top of the dirt road to the marina. I would walk down and drive the boat to the ramp. She would drive the truck down to the ramp. She's never backed the trailer so, I would have to dock or beach the boat, get the truck and trailer in the water. the put the boat on it. Just a little complicated for now.

 

[dpmulvey]

In your situation, trailer is best. Quicker, easier, cheaper.

 

[1990-270-da-lover]

Sounds like a wash on each scenario. I would trailer it I think, because you will have less maintenance that way, since things get dirty and corroded when the boat is in the water. If you were using the boat for several days in a row, I'd consider leaving it in the water then.

 

[kiloil]

Sounds like a wash on each scenario. I would trailer it I think, because you will have less maintenance that way, since things get dirty and corroded when the boat is in the water. If you were using the boat for several days in a row, I'd consider leaving it in the water then.

Me too. Trailer that thing. If I didn't live 2 hrs away from water, I would trailer mine everywhere.

 

[Ozshadow]

Live 5 minutes from both the launch and marina as well. We trailered a 20' boat but switched to a well for the 270. The well has water, electric, gas and pump outs on site, so it works out great.

Trailering the big boat turns into a 2 hour event. The small boat was maybe 45 minutes.

I don't miss trailering. Now the worst part is removing and reattaching the shorepower.

 

[JimG]

Yep, the no fuel on the lake did it for me. Trailer it!

 

[JimT]

No fuel on the lake.....sounds like a pond.

 

[bbwhitejr]

Knowing no fuel available-trailer when needing fuel for sure.

Bennett

 

[Docsteder]

Me too. Trailer that thing. If I didn't live 2 hrs away from water, I would trailer mine everywhere.

Looks like we have similar interests.

1999 BMW 323I (GONE)
2003 BMW 330I ZHP Performance Package
2003 BMW 325CIc (Wife's GONE)
2006 BMW 330CIc SPORT (Wife's GONE)
2013 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD Off Road 4X4
2014 BMW 328I Luxury Package (Wife's)
2008 Sea Ray 185 Sport

 

[Docsteder]

No fuel on the lake.....sounds like a pond.

Not really! 17-mile with 72 miles of shoreline and I can use it 27 out of 30 days a month, nine months out of the year. Lived on the shores of Lake Erie for 25+ years and know I could never do that on that BIG lake. We also have three larger lakes within an hour and a few more less than two hours away.

 

[JimT]

Not really! 17-mile with 72 miles of shoreline and I can use it 27 out of 30 days a month, nine months out of the year. Lived on the shores of Lake Erie for 25+ years and know I could never do that on that BIG lake. We also have three larger lakes within an hour and a few more less than two hours away.

Just funnin with you. The important thing is getting out on the water wherever you may be.

 

[thegotoguyr]

We trailer to the launch every time we go out. What I like best about it is when we come home late I put the boat in the garage, pull out what I need to and leave the rest of the clean up until the morning. If we were in a slip I would feel the need to completely clean and cover everytime we came back in. I like loading and unloading coolers and towels, porta potti, and doing the regular maintenance checks at home.

I vote for trailering in your situation.

 

[kiloil]

Looks like we have similar interests.

1999 BMW 323I (GONE)
2003 BMW 330I ZHP Performance Package
2003 BMW 325CIc (Wife's GONE)
2006 BMW 330CIc SPORT (Wife's GONE)
2013 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD Off Road 4X4
2014 BMW 328I Luxury Package (Wife's)
2008 Sea Ray 185 Sport

Yea this is best M series car I've ever had. Although my wife drives it daily (real maual) its been the best one we've had.

 

[wayne0]

Sounds like a wash on each scenario. I would trailer it I think, because you will have less maintenance that way, since things get dirty and corroded when the boat is in the water. If you were using the boat for several days in a row, I'd consider leaving it in the water then.

This.

 

[Ozshadow]

Not really! 17-mile with 72 miles of shoreline and I can use it 27 out of 30 days a month, nine months out of the year. Lived on the shores of Lake Erie for 25+ years and know I could never do that on that BIG lake. We also have three larger lakes within an hour and a few more less than two hours away.

Funny. You list Normandy but that sounds like Tims.

 

[fwebster]

I spent a lot of time on Normandy Lake since we live 9 miles away. One thing to consider is how often you go to the other nearby lakes. We were big in to skiing when the kids were at home and found that Normany gets crowded in the middle of the summer, so we frequently went to Tims Ford Lake or Woods Reservoir. With a slip on Normandy, you have some convenience, but unless things have changed, there is no fuel available on the water there and you are limited if you want to go to the other nearby lakes.

Any way you cut it, you are right in the middle of 3 of the prettiest Corp of Engineers lakes in the US.

 

[Docsteder]

Funny. You list Normandy but that sounds like Tims.

Yes, it seams odd, seeing that the main lake is only 8 miles long. This info was from the TVA web site and they must somehow calculate the legs into the overall length.


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