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Old 09-27-2007, 04:24 AM   #22
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Originally Posted by Kamper
"...In theory, pontoons or floats would work the way you suggested but kayaks might not be the best choice of tool for this job..."
OK, two borrowed canoes then. A used 17' aluminum canoe shouldn't cost over $300, displaces a lot of water, and the risk is minimal anyway. (My two kayaks have inflatable—and removable—flotation bags).

Depending on the size of this landlocked boat, you could lash 2x6s under the canoes—catamaran-fashion—then bail them out using a sump pump. (Or invert them, and use air).

If there's any "V" to this boat's hull, any tilting effect would increase the lower unit's clearance with respect to the bottom.
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