bigal.nz 59 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Hi, We are going to put transom wheels on the dinghy for launching. Its a 3.2 Southern Pacific inflatable. Seems to be a few varieties out there. Anyone want recommend some. Dont want anything that rusts. Need to still be able to get outboard on. Cheers, AG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigal.nz 59 Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 These look good quality https://www.beachmaster.co.nz/new-zealand-store Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 409 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 We have Beachmaster and they are a cracker. Very well made and easily removable when you want to roll up the inflatable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,670 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Just installed a new version from burnsco. Large diameter plastic. All good. Trailblazer??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 386 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Second Beachmaster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Beachmaster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thefreerangekiwi 0 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Just wondering what the KIZO MARINE Ultimate Dinghy Wheels as used by OC Tenders would be like? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 409 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Ahh the power of the human mind. https://www.trademe.co.nz/trade-me-motors/boats-marine/dinghies-rowboats/inflatable/auction-1975031888.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigal.nz 59 Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Looks like Beachmaster it is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Just wondering what the KIZO MARINE Ultimate Dinghy Wheels as used by OC Tenders would be like? The acid test of any dinghy wheel is how they behave in soft sand - the kind you can walk on ok and want to go ashore and pull the dinghy + o/b up the beach. To cope with that iou need a solid wheel - the ones in your pics look attractive cos they’re wide but they will sink into soft sand and fill up and bog down. A solid pneumatic tyre is the best option for dealing with that. My Beachmasters often have to carry a 2.8m dinghy with 15hp o/b plus fuel tank and other crap up a soft sand beach and cope far better than any other wheels I’ve had. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nolipoli 0 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I have a 2.5m with a little 3.3hp on the back and the little Burnsco plastic wheels. It’s a pain in the ass on softish beach sand - probably harder than no wheels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigal.nz 59 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 With the beachmaster did anyone bother with the removeable bracket? I am not sure why I might need that option considering the extra cost? Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 386 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 No Maybe if it was going to not fit on deck or something like that Ours fit in behind the pontoons so out of the way One thing I’d suggest is mount them as far outbound as possible as I’ve noticed ours bounces a bit on rocky beaches That said I find the BM piece of cake to just lift the bow on my own and pull it up over anything where as others with the plastic wheels often struggle in the same places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 409 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Definitely get the removable clips/ studs if you want to roll up your inflatable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southernman 73 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Beachmaster are good, however the removable version install with caution. Make sure you get the template exact otherwise you will struggle to remove them/put them back on! Also the lugs on the removable Beachmaster version over time become very hard to move by hand and require some force via a screwdriver (probably sand in between the two surfaces). On smaller tenders expect some spray back when on the plane from them if you leave them installed and up. Otherwise concur a fantastic product and great support. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 409 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Re lug alignment. Just widen out a little the holes on the transom mounting plate with a rat tail file easy as. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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