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John V.
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Initially Posted - 11/15/2001 :  00:11:42  Show Profile  Visit John V.'s Homepage
I received a lot of advice in the former trailer sailor forum as I was trying to select the right tow vehicle for the C25 I was preparing to buy. Thanks to you who responded. I also had to sell my C22 (now done). So many little details had to fall into pl
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Mark Maxwell
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Response Posted - 11/15/2001 :  02:09:17  Show Profile
Good news John!
I hope you have a safe trip. I know exactly how you feel. Your tow vehicle is an excellent choice you'll do fine. Double check your hook-ups and load ties (mast and shrouds). Carry a spare wheel for the trailer, go slow and give your sel
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 11/15/2001 :  08:33:17  Show Profile
Hi John,

Congratulations on your new boat!

Here's my two cent's worth ... if your new boat has a bimini top, take it off, wrap it up, or otherwise protect it from the wind. When I picked up my boat, the previous owner didn't do anything to protect
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andy p
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Response Posted - 11/15/2001 :  10:27:14  Show Profile
Very pretty trim - now haul on that vang, sailor!
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JD van Wyhe
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Response Posted - 11/15/2001 :  11:12:59  Show Profile
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John,
Congratulations! A couple of other thoughts on towing your new boat home. In addition to carrying an extra tire, a grease gun might also come in handy. If you notice a wheel hub heating - when you stop peri
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Gary B.
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Response Posted - 11/15/2001 :  11:25:30  Show Profile
Obviously going to weather, what sailor is going to bother with the boom vang? That's why God gave us a main sheet! Looks fine to me! :)
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 11/15/2001 :  12:15:22  Show Profile
Before you leave the dealer's lot, check the brake master cylinder on the trailer tongue, to be sure the brake fluid level is full. Also check the trailer's brake lines for kinks or breaks or excessive rust, and check the wheel cylinders for signs of brak
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John Mason
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Response Posted - 11/15/2001 :  13:40:03  Show Profile
When I tow my boat, I wrap a heavy line around the trailer winch post, up over the deck hooking around the bow cleats and back down. I put about three wraps around and cinch it down tight. Then I run heavy lines from the jib sheet winches or cleats down o
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John V.
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Response Posted - 11/15/2001 :  22:32:55  Show Profile  Visit John V.'s Homepage
Thank you all for your advice on towing. I ride a motorcycle and am always in a very defensive mode even when I drive. Headlights, watching intersections etc. I will stop by my trailer place before I leave and get some heavy tie downs.

I really apprec
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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 11/17/2001 :  04:32:50  Show Profile  Visit Ben - FL's Homepage
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Last June I traded my C-22 "DESIERATA" which I affectionally refer to as Desi and sailed for five years in for a 1998 C-250 wk. So I know how you feel.

Safe voyages,
Ben, FL s/v Chick-a-pea
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