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Backhaul trips from AK -> midwest? Need floats transported

Anyone making a trailer trip top to bottom this summer and want their trip subsidized?
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Re: Backhaul trips from AK -> midwest? Need floats transport

Can’t help you this summer, but I made that same trip pulling a trailer with a set of floats in September of 24. The road between Tok and Haines Junction is not freight friendly, so careful packing with cushioning highly recommended.
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Re: Backhaul trips from AK -> midwest? Need floats transport

Belloypilot wrote:Can’t help you this summer, but I made that same trip pulling a trailer with a set of floats in September of 24. The road between Tok and Haines Junction is not freight friendly, so careful packing with cushioning highly recommended.


I have zero desire at this time to drive it myself, but yeah… noted. Pack/create well. Thanks.

Maybe have to dig that thread up about flying from AK to MN on straight floats…
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Re: Backhaul trips from AK -> midwest? Need floats transport

Hi I just flew from MN to AK on straight floats in May - I should write a trip report on it, but happy to help with planning
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Re: Backhaul trips from AK -> midwest? Need floats transport

I’m on the Kenai now. Driving back to OR next month.

Shortly thereafter I’ll be off to Quebec to pickup EDO’s and Skis for the new ride. :shock:

What size floats, and where in AK?
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Re: Backhaul trips from AK -> midwest? Need floats transport

Tdeman wrote:I’m on the Kenai now. Driving back to OR next month.

Shortly thereafter I’ll be off to Quebec to pickup EDO’s and Skis for the new ride. :shock:

What size floats, and where in AK?


They were Aqua 2200s at Lake Hood for a 180hp Maule. Still available I think but I ended up passing on the airplane I would have put them on. Classic cart before horse scenario.
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Zzz wrote:
Tdeman wrote:I’m on the Kenai now. Driving back to OR next month.

Shortly thereafter I’ll be off to Quebec to pickup EDO’s and Skis for the new ride. :shock:

What size floats, and where in AK?


They were Aqua 2200s at Lake Hood for a 180hp Maule. Still available I think but I ended up passing on the airplane I would have put them on. Classic cart before horse scenario.


Let me know if it changes. I've got a set of Edo 2440's with Maule rigging I can bring you down instead :D
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Tdeman wrote:
Zzz wrote:
Tdeman wrote:I’m on the Kenai now. Driving back to OR next month.

Shortly thereafter I’ll be off to Quebec to pickup EDO’s and Skis for the new ride. :shock:

What size floats, and where in AK?


They were Aqua 2200s at Lake Hood for a 180hp Maule. Still available I think but I ended up passing on the airplane I would have put them on. Classic cart before horse scenario.


Let me know if it changes. I've got a set of Edo 2440's with Maule rigging I can bring you down instead :D


Did you sell the M4?
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Did you sell the M4?


It's under contract currently, and I expect it be sold in the next few days. Though the buyer doesn't need floats in the desert!
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Did you sell the M4?


It's under contract currently, and I expect it be sold in the next few days. Though the buyer doesn't need floats in the desert!


An M4 Maule for sale, with floats, and you didnt snap it up?
Sounds like that one was right up your alley, Zane.
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