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Com-Pac Model Specific Discussions => Sun Cats and Sunday Cats => Topic started by: jakejordal on September 21, 2014, 09:33:26 PM

Title: Another garage fit question
Post by: jakejordal on September 21, 2014, 09:33:26 PM
I am also considering storing in a garage.  With a 9ft garage door vr standard 8ft, does that make is simpler to store the boat.  And how many inches does the folding tongue save?  I am thinking about a 24ft garage.

Thanks Jake
Title: Re: Another garage fit question
Post by: ontarioSuncat on September 21, 2014, 09:52:00 PM
My boat will fit in the garage with the 5 panel door, it needs 8 feet. You will also need the 24 feet or fold the  tongue.
Title: Re: Another garage fit question
Post by: capt_nemo on September 21, 2014, 10:28:21 PM
jakejordal,

9 ft. garage door opening - WOW!

Yes, it will definitely make storage much easier. It may possibly fit in without the folding tongue, but for a nominal cost the folding tongue will provide more room to get completely around the boat while in the garage.

If I had a 9 ft. opening I would seriously consider storing my Sun Cat inside and using it (ready to go) from there. With the Garage Package (for smaller doors) it is too much trouble to unship the mast and gallows each time for storage after frequent use. Nevertheless, the Package is quite useful for long term maintenance or modification projects requiring a protected environment.

capt_nemo
Title: Re: Another garage fit question
Post by: Eric in Seattle on September 22, 2014, 03:15:32 PM
My Sun Cat barely fits through my 8' high door.  I need to make sure the tongue of the trailer is adjusted as low as it will go so the tab on the mast clears the door.
Title: Re: Another garage fit question
Post by: jakejordal on September 22, 2014, 08:06:19 PM
Thanks for great advice.  I appreciate it.  And so fast.  Thanks
Title: Re: Another garage fit question
Post by: capt_nemo on September 29, 2014, 04:51:47 PM
jakejordal,

Measured the distance from hinge break to end tip of ball hitch on my trailer tongue and got 42". Really shortens the overall length.

capt_nemo