Launching wheels? Where can I find them cheaper?

[merc20076]

Finally, the dealer called me this afternoon and my new BRIG D330 has arrived! But I want to install launching wheels because I don't have a trailer for it. The dealer wants at least 200$ (CDN $) for a pair. Is this to much ?

What brand should I get?

Thanks, this is my 1st inflatable, can't wait to go try it out once it will be nice out.

 

[paulpost]

Re: Launching wheels? Where can I find them cheaper?

Try boatstogo.com they have them for $75.00 +shipping, don't know the quality.
Paul

 

[Pack Rat]

Re: Launching wheels? Where can I find them cheaper?

I've been doing a lot of looking and thinking on this item too since my SIB is also new but a little bigger and heavier than yours. Based on the mulitiple styles I've looked at I'd say $200 Canadian is an average price and if the dealer was installing them for you for that's a very good deal. Plus the dealer should know what style wheels are working the best from past sales on that model.

Some wheels stay attached and flip up, some can be removed leaving only partial hardware bolted on the transom. You may not like the style he is thinking of putting on.

I did look at the style paulpost mentioned above and they were definitely the kind of design I wanted but a tad wimpy for weight, and I would be at the max weight with them. The price of 75.00 can't be beat...they were the cheapest I found.

 

[Luvinflatableboats]

Re: Launching wheels? Where can I find them cheaper?

Hi,

I bought a pair from Robert Perneborn here is the link

www.perneborn.se/products.html

I looked at the options however the little toothpicks I saw from China didn't seem like they could hold the boat and engine.

I can tell you that the quality of these is fantastic.

He is an honest guy too.

The price will come out more than what you wanted to spend but you get what you pay for. I figure if I am going to put holes in my transom then I want the wheels to last.

Also pneumatic is the only answer.




Regards,

I've been doing a lot of looking and thinking on this item too since my SIB is also new but a little bigger and heavier than yours. Based on the mulitiple styles I've looked at I'd say $200 Canadian is an average price and if the dealer was installing them for you for that's a very good deal. Plus the dealer should know what style wheels are working the best from past sales on that model.

Some wheels stay attached and flip up, some can be removed leaving only partial hardware bolted on the transom. You may not like the style he is thinking of putting on.

I did look at the style paulpost mentioned above and they were definitely the kind of design I wanted but a tad wimpy for weight, and I would be at the max weight with them. The price of 75.00 can't be beat...they were the cheapest I found.

 

[arkan]

Re: Launching wheels? Where can I find them cheaper?

I bought from Perneborn 1and a half years ago too.He said I was he's first customer in N.America.Wheels just amaising.They will last for sure.I have 12.5 ft sib with 20hp mercury 4 stroke.Manage to launch myself and pull out from the water using our marina's ramp.Don't buy cheap. Buy for... life(?)