Anyone got any info on a boat moving device?

[Kent]

Curt, I would seriously consider the trailer valet. I would get it with the upgrade of the drill attachment. In watching the videos, I bet you can move it around, by yourself, without using a drill, but it is always a good idea to have a Plan B, just in case.

[wiperhunter2]

Thanks Shane, where did you find that one at and do you remember what it cost??

He didn't want to give you a heart attack Curt. 

They cost $2,000 & up.  You can save a little by buying it on Amazon.

Check them out here: Boat + Electric RV Trailer Mover - Trailer Valet.  Their drill movers are under $1,000.

Thanks Bob, yes, that is on the pricey side but it looks like it should work on grass.

[lovetofish]

Here's a thought, while at the grocery store today I watched a man use a remote-control unit to haul about 20 grocery carts into their store. You might check some of the larger stores and see if they might sell you a used one and convert it to adding a towing ball. Who knows you might get one really cheap.

[wiperhunter2]

Here's a thought, while at the grocery store today I watched a man use a remote-control unit to haul about 20 grocery carts into their store. You might check some of the larger stores and see if they might sell you a used one and convert it to adding a towing ball. Who knows you might get one really cheap.

That sounds like a good idea, I'll have to look at one more closely the next time I see one. Thanks for the idea.

[jjannie]

For our needs we picked up a Parkit 360 from KSL. you can google it. We've only used it on concrete, but we have seen it used on gravel as well. They are pricey but having a remote to allow you to walk around and check close proximity while moving closer to things makes it super nice as well. Our thought is if not recently watered you'll should be fine on one like Hue has. We checked his out once while visiting him there. Another thought about the grass, you could lay boards down as you progress across the lawn areas moving the boards as you pass them which should prevent any sinking as well.

[BURLEY]

Curt, you are welcome to come and check out my mover, even take it home to try it out. I like that it allows the hitch to still be hooked to the trailer without having to be removed or chalking the trailer on a slope. Has auto brake. It's mount has a one bolt hinged connector for easy on and off. Just thought I would offer.     I attached a pigtail off my trolling battery for my 12 volt supply.

[wiperhunter2]

Curt, you are welcome to come and check out my mover, even take it home to try it out. I like that it allows the hitch to still be hooked to the trailer without having to be removed or chalking the trailer on a slope. Has auto brake. It's mount has a one bolt hinged connector for easy on and off. Just thought I would offer.     I attached a pigtail off my trolling battery for my 12 volt supply.

I might just take you up on your kind offer Hue because my biggest fear, in getting a single wheel trailer valet, is it sinking into the grass, so being able to test one out is a big plus. What I looking at right now is a trailer hitch, that I can mount to the front of my truck, like this one.


I'm going to try this one today, if it works, I will likely go that way, if it doesn't work, then it will depend on the cost of getting it modified.  If it cost too much I'm for sure going to need to come up with trailer valet that will work for me. Thanks Hue.

[a_bow_nut]

Couldn't you put down some plywood strips to keep it from sinking into the grass?

[wiperhunter2]

Couldn't you put down some plywood strips to keep it from sinking into the grass?

Yes, JJannie mentioned that same thing, of course that is an option, if needed. This week I'll check and see what it will cost to mount that front ball hitch to my truck and make a decision from there.

[icejunkie]

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Sorry, I don't know what they are called but you use them to park your boat. They have two wheels and connect to the ball hitch on the front of the trailer, some are motorized, others aren't. I've been trying for months to park my new to me boat but it's just took big to easily park it in my back yard, without too much maneuvering.  Does anyone have one? I'm just trying to find out if they are worth the cost and where I can find one.


I have one e that I built it's wider but needs more weight I seen one on Amazon, it battery powered and has bigger tires for use on softer ground.

[wiperhunter2]

I have one e that I built it's wider but needs more weight I seen one on Amazon, it battery powered and has bigger tires for use on softer ground.

That's the exact one that Dubob mentioned above and it looks like the best one for the area that I would be using it in. The problem for me is the cost, at nearly $700 that's a little much, so I'm looking at other options, like this:



I'm trying to find someone to mount it to the front of my truck, just waiting for a call back reply. I would do it myself but it looks like my truck will need to be modified to get it to fit.

[wiperhunter2]

Thanks everyone for all your help, after considering all my options, I decided to go with the front trailer hitch for my truck, for $100.00, I think it will work out better for me considering the grass I'll be pushing the boat over. Here are a few pics.

[Troutster]

I just bit the bullet and ordered a Trax 6000.  Haven’t received it yet. I’ll post a review when it comes and I try it on my lawn.

[wiperhunter2]

I just bit the bullet and ordered a Trax 6000.  Haven’t received it yet. I’ll post a review when it comes and I try it on my lawn.

Wow, those are expensive, I'll be interested in reading your review when you get it. Were you considering buying one before I started this thread?

[Troutster]

I just bit the bullet and ordered a Trax 6000.  Haven’t received it yet. I’ll post a review when it comes and I try it on my lawn.

Wow, those are expensive, I'll be interested in reading your review when you get it. Were you considering buying one before I started this thread?

Not really, I was just going to try and back my boat across the lawn and into my shed.  My wife saw this dolly and said, “Thats smart, now you won’t hit the shed or the house.” I’ll also use it on 2 other smaller trailers to squeeze them behind my shed.  It’s the only one I found that can do grass and handle a small grade and has a plug to deactivate my surge brake and has a third wheel.   So, in short, you cost me over 2 grand! Ha! ha!

[a_bow_nut]

This thread inspired me to make an attachment for my four wheeler to move my trailers around too.

Thanks for the ideas.

[wiperhunter2]

This thread inspired me to make an attachment for my four wheeler to move my trailers around too.

Thanks for the ideas.

I thought about doing that as well but this new boat is so heavy, it would have been really hard on my 350 Honda, now a bigger ATV or even a UTV might have worked. Glad we were able to inspire you.