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3rd (5th) wheel lanch of WK - It works!

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kevinmac
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Initially Posted - 06/26/2006 : 15:20:12

I recovered my WK with the tow strap/front wheel combination described in the tech tips, and discussed by several others here.

IT WORKS! Really well. I measured my tow strap, and wrapped some duct tape at a point 4' further into the water than the tongue extension would have got me, and that was the exact point needed to slide the boat onto the trailer with no issues, at least on my home ramp.

I did have to put the strap on the boat, then pull the boat partly out of the water, then tighten the winch, to avoid fouling the eye on the boat with the bow v-blocks.

Just as several of you have discussed, my boat ended up on the boat a few inches from the v-blocks. I did not try a quick stop to get it forward. After 7 miles of trailering, it had moved forward a bit on its own, so I tightened it some. I imagine it will move into place eventually.

Thanks to everyone who helped discussing this mod to the trailer. It is great!

-Kevin

P.S. Yes, I know, I know, pictures. I got heat exhaustion (really) taking the mast down and packing the boat for trailering, I did not have energy for the camera. It was 105 yesterday, and in Oregon, that is HOT. Soon... -KM

Edited by - kevinmac on 06/26/2006 15:22:12

Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 06/26/2006 : 16:50:28

Kevin,
Take a bar of soap with you next time you haul out. Rub it on all your pads even the keel support before you back the trailer in. (you'll need to add a little water as you rub it on the pads) makes the boat slide better on the pads as you crank it up on the trailer. You'll be surprised how well it works.

Edited by - Tom Potter on 06/26/2006 16:50:59

kevinmac
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Response Posted - 07/16/2006 : 15:08:45

I know, pictures.

Well, while actually sailing, we had 10 to 15 knots every day, sometimes more I think. I sailed almost entirely with one reef in all the time. My crew did not want to be at the helm in that much wind, so all I got was a couple of cell phone videos that would not do much for you guys.

I spent so much concentrated time working on the boat installing GPS, practicing raising the mast, etc. before I left, I irritated my bad back before leaving, and then made it worse through the trip, the process of packing the boat, unpacking it, getting it back in the slip, etc. My back is so mad at me now, I can't walk more than 10' without severe pain. So I have to wait it out to get better again.

I promise, I will take pictures of the 3rd wheel when my back quiets down. I should have while on the trip, but it was all a blur, always seemed to be something more to do other than take photos.

GREAT sailing off Everett though. Consistent wind, sunny, 75 to 80 degrees, can't ask for much better than that...

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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 07/16/2006 : 21:21:41

promises! promises!

Hope you back gets to feeling better.