Beach wheels are by far the best investment in my boat I have ever made. I also was a little put off by the price so I kept my eye open and ended buying a pair that I knew were in bad shape for $30. These were the old style and the tires were shot. I ended up replacing the almost everything except the bearing and the axel. It cost me about $280 bucks.
I suggest you watch real closely for when they come on sale used and snatch some up for as cheap as you can. Anything under $350 is bargain if they are in usable condition and need nothing replaced. If they need something go to
www.floridasailcraft.com and price what you need before you buy and you can decide if it is is still a deal.
There are only 2-3 times a year that I really have to have them as well but I find myself using them all the time. Sometimes it is easier to just drop the boat the wheels and head for the beach than to wait in line to launch at the ramp.
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Dustin Finlinson • Magna, UT
Member:
Utah Sailing Association
1982 Prindle 18
1986 Hobie 17
1982 Prindle 16
1980 Prindle 16(mostly)
1976 Prindle 16(mostly)
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