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$1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« on: May 29, 2018, 07:52:45 PM »
Looking for something that our boys can use to launch a 2t ski boat from the shore on a lake. Our place is lake frontage so no reg is ok. Gets muddy but not steep. Needs to be drivable between place of purchase and our place with a VicRoads permit.

I’ve narrowed it down to XJ Jeep Cherokee, Land Rover Disco, Ford Courier or Mazda Bravo (finding a 4wd one is difficult) and have seen a few in the 1,000 to 1,200 range but the Jeeps went quickly.

Open to suggestions (and offers).
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2018, 08:45:09 PM »
you can get some bargains on grays online

We  just got a Rav4 not of grays for our property for $1000.00 and i love it best car we own  bang for buck goes anywhere
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2018, 09:24:01 PM »
I've have heard that the Courier / Bravo have fairly fragile manual gearboxes,so I'd be a bit cautious if it's going to be dragging a boat out.


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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2018, 10:58:02 PM »
Quote from: oldblade on May 29, 2018, 08:45:09 PM
you can get some bargains on grays online

There are a couple of interesting cheapies. A Suzuki Vitara V6 and a Pathfinder. Engine turns over in both but that’s it as far as the mechanical condition goes. I’ve only been to the Manheim ones where you can’t test drive. Assuming Grays is the same so is it a pure gamble you don’t end up with a complete dud?
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2018, 10:59:26 PM »
Quote from: Marcus73 on May 29, 2018, 09:24:01 PM
I've have heard that the Courier / Bravo have fairly fragile manual gearboxes,so I'd be a bit cautious if it's going to be dragging a boat out.


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Thanks. Very good to know.
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2018, 01:31:39 AM »
Have you thought about an old tractor.. OK would need to transport it but stacks of grunt for pulling out the boat.
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2018, 05:20:17 AM »
Quote from: HEM19X on May 30, 2018, 01:31:39 AM
Have you thought about an old tractor.. OK would need to transport it but stacks of grunt for pulling out the boat.

That's what I came to say. Much less chance of getting it bogged too.
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2018, 05:28:49 AM »
We bought an old Range Rover for $1200 a few years ago for towing the boat in and out and short trips to house. Was a great little thing for what we wanted.
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2018, 05:34:57 AM »
Quote from: Hookie on May 30, 2018, 05:20:17 AM
That's what I came to say. Much less chance of getting it bogged too.

Same here.... an old tractor would be the go. Easy to work on, go forever.
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2018, 06:40:04 AM »
Quote from: HEM19X on May 30, 2018, 01:31:39 AM
Have you thought about an old tractor.. OK would need to transport it but stacks of grunt for pulling out the boat.
plenty of pro fishos on Fraser and Straddie islands think the same thing I have noticed.
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2018, 08:56:19 AM »
Ok, so a tractor. A quick look on Gumtree has anything that isn’t “collectable” at over $5k. A front bucket would be handy so could spend a bit more than a thousand but not 5.

There are probably other places than Gumtree to look.

How do I know if it’s a good one?

Would the little Kubotas & Massey Fergs be big enough?
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2018, 10:06:42 AM »
We just bought a New Holland tractor and it’s brilliant but it’s 30k not 1k

If they break they can be expensive to fix hence I bought new 
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2018, 10:40:28 AM »
A reasonable MF 35 petrol will cost you anything from $3500 upwards for just the bare tractor.

30 - 40 hp tractors will easily tow 2T due to combination of low range gear ratios, final drive and large rear wheel.  If you do go this way make sure tyres have plenty of tread as they can be quite a few $$

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-farming-vehicles/massey+ferguson+35/k0c21134

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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2018, 11:50:07 AM »
http://www.martinevansauctions.com/saturday-2nd-june-2018---melton.html

No idea how these auctions go.. but might be worth checking.
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2018, 12:39:42 PM »
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #15 on: May 30, 2018, 02:42:04 PM »
Quote from: Beachman on May 30, 2018, 12:39:42 PM
Quick look on Gumtree and found this cheap 4WD's for under $1300

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/geelong/cars-vans-utes/2000-mitsubishi-challenger-4wd/1184994825 

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/braybrook/cars-vans-utes/nissan-pathfinder-1997-auto/1183936784
Thanks. Saw the Pathy (transmission shot) but missed the Challenger. Will follow that one up.

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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #16 on: May 30, 2018, 02:50:55 PM »
Quote from: Bird on May 30, 2018, 11:50:07 AM
http://www.martinevansauctions.com/saturday-2nd-june-2018---melton.html

No idea how these auctions go.. but might be worth checking.


Thanks Bird.

The answer to how much is probably a lot plus transport based on some sales on eBay. Cute cab.
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #17 on: May 30, 2018, 02:55:32 PM »
Quote from: AdrianLR on May 30, 2018, 02:50:55 PM
Thanks Bird.

The answer to how much is probably a lot plus transport based on some sales on eBay. Cute cab.
I liked it :D
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #18 on: May 30, 2018, 02:59:04 PM »
Don't know exactly where you are, where you need to take it but here is another one.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/patchewollock/cars-vans-utes/jeep-grand-cherokee-wagon-limited-4x4-2003/1184452296
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #19 on: May 30, 2018, 03:25:18 PM »
Quote from: tryagain on May 30, 2018, 02:59:04 PM
Don't know exactly where you are, where you need to take it but here is another one.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/patchewollock/cars-vans-utes/jeep-grand-cherokee-wagon-limited-4x4-2003/1184452296
I’m in inner Melbourne and going to Eildon.

Got that one on watch. Front end/brakes noise for a 500km plus drive were a worry. A good option otherwise.
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #20 on: May 30, 2018, 03:39:44 PM »
Put it up to $2k, and there's a few more options, some with some rego to cash in:
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-cars-vans-utes/eildon-shepparton/c18320l3001904r50?price=__2000.00

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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #21 on: May 30, 2018, 04:06:36 PM »
Could always rent a car trailer to haul it home on if no rego...
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #22 on: May 30, 2018, 04:21:43 PM »
Quote from: AdrianLR on May 30, 2018, 03:25:18 PM
and going to Eildon.

So it's goin to Bonnie Doon (or near enough) https://youtu.be/PAy_e2Egt6E?t=28s  ;D
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #23 on: May 31, 2018, 03:23:25 AM »
If ya not going to register it, buy an old falcon or holden ute or 1 tonner

6 cyl auto would haul most things, oxy off the rear quarters/or remove the tray and bash some dirty big 4wd tyres under its bum.
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Re: $1000 4wd to launch/retrieve a boat
« Reply #24 on: May 31, 2018, 07:23:53 AM »
If you don’t have a ramp or a solid base I’d be looking at a ramp trailer and winch setup rather than a vehicle. Lake banks at less than 100% are notorious car eaters.
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