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Old 07-10-2014 | 02:11 PM
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I decided to go with 8" steel casters I like that they will never ever flat spot, and the 8" diameter will help them roll with weight on them. I am going to mount them off the top of the stand to keep the boat low I plan on keeping the keel about 13-15" off the ground.

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Old 07-10-2014 | 11:32 PM
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Where did you get the casters and the swivel brackets? The only casters theat HD that I've found are over 200$ a piece
Murf.........I sent you a PM..................the casters came from a factory close-out sale (something like $15 apiece) as far as the hull pad swivel brackets??...........
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Old 07-10-2014 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Fast Shafts
Harbor Freight has a great selection of casters.
I saw Pete's (Scippy) in person and I'd give it a "10"!!
By the was Pete, how is the Magnum coming? I'd love to stop by and check it out!
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Hey Bob............make some free time and c'mon by!........as far as the mag - everything I'm doing is slow, but i'm getting it right!
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Old 07-11-2014 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by murfman
I decided to go with 8" steel casters I like that they will never ever flat spot, and the 8" diameter will help them roll with weight on them. I am going to mount them off the top of the stand to keep the boat low I plan on keeping the keel about 13-15" off the ground.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...ct_40256_40256
Those wheels will work just fine. The cradles & casters that Klem used in making the Magnum knock offs were never that good and he never dropped a hull when I was around
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Old 07-12-2014 | 10:44 AM
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Pete ,your dolly looks slick...you should publish a sketch on our site for someone else may want to make a pair.

Also need you to send the life line to my supplier...Jeff Schuster, Rigging Only...,50 4th St....Fair Haven Mass.02719 and tell him the length you needed in cut down to. He has some of my parts so he can get it done.
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Old 07-12-2014 | 11:22 PM
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Bud .........I'll give you a call before I send the lifeline off to Jeff !...........Thanks

Murfman........I measured the dolly and it is 25" X 48" I used doubled up 2 X 6's for the outside perimeter.........hope this helps!
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Old 07-13-2014 | 09:53 AM
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Thanks. I'm going to make the base out of C channel. I'll start cutting it today. The wheels are supposed to be here Tuesday.
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Old 07-13-2014 | 10:44 AM
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And Bud, thanks for the insight the other day, you helped me make my decision easier. I'm leaving on the 31st to go pick it up.
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Old 07-13-2014 | 03:22 PM
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I don't think you can go wrong...let me know what it looks like when you have it in IL. Might come down and see it ,your not that far. Bud
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Old 07-13-2014 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mr vinyl
Pete ,your dolly looks slick...you should publish a sketch on our site for someone else may want to make a pair.

Also need you to send the life line to my supplier...Jeff Schuster, Rigging Only...,50 4th St....Fair Haven Mass.02719 and tell him the length you needed in cut down to. He has some of my parts so he can get it done.
I believe you meant "fort" st.
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