Towing boat from Buncrana to Athlone

Lewis_Benson

Hi all,

I am taking ownership of a Seahog Alaska 500xl this weekend.

The kicker is it all the way in Buncrana Co Donegal. I'll be travelling from Athlone to collect it.

It's sitting on an Indespension rollercoaster 1 single axle trailer.

So far I have gotten a spare wheel, new magnetic lights, extra ratchet straps, will be picking up some marine grease and will have a full set of tools with me

What else should I consider before making the trip?

Thanks.

The Ging and I

I would recommend you bring new ball races grease and disposable gloves and regrease the trailer hubs before leaving Buncrana. Its a quick job.

Lewis_Benson

Are you talking about the bearings?

Is it easy to remove the bearings on those?

I had intended on greasing the hubs before leaving, would probably make a quick stop every 30 min or so on the way home to check all is OK.

Mech1

Handheld laser thermometer is a handy job to keep track of bearing and tyre temps.

Mech1

https://ie.farnell.com/productimages/standard/en_GB/IN07344-40.jpg

The Ging and I

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117672540#Comment_117672540

Yes the bearings. Good plan to regularly check them on the way back. Its anyones guess how hard it is to remove them , it depends on how well maintained they were by the previous owner.

Lewis_Benson

Ah right yep I get you.

Wheel bearings is probably not something I could tackle at the roadside, so will have to take the risk.

Is there anything else i be thinking about.

I'm going to give the whole thing a once over before leaving.

Lewis_Benson

Got her home safe and sound today.