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Old 03-10-2010, 09:44 PM   #139 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls View Post
...The bottom of the transom will be 18" off the ground, and 77" behind the rear wheel center. That gives a departure angle of 13°. Will that be sufficient?...
Hi Robert,

My end plate will be 16.5 inches off the ground at a distance of 72.5 inches from the wheel center, so your tail is slightly longer.

I'm not sure in what context you meant sufficient?? 1) Did you provide enough information or 2) is 18 inches enough clearance to keep from hitting the ground.

I would think that 13° is enough clearance for most driveway aprons.



Jim.
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