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jlguthri
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Initially Posted - 02/10/2005 :  17:25:21  Show Profile  Visit jlguthri's Homepage

It looks like I am looking for infomation concerning trailers. In short, I don't have one and would like one on the cheap(hurricane season was nasty last year). I don't plan to take it much farther than 1.5 mi.

What I expect to have to do is get a (preferably used) trailer that can handle the weight and modify it to fit my swing keel Catalina.

Has anyone done this? Any drawings, links, pictures, measurements that could be a guide?


Also, I'll post another copy of the Cat25 manual. I realize there is already one online, but here is a pdf copy. If there is any legal reason to take the link down, let me know. I wouldn't think that Catalina would mind the info on a discontinued boat nor that anyone actualy sells the manual anymore.

http://www.westmouthbay.com/errata/Catalina25Manual.pdf



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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/10/2005 :  18:32:24  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I think the most utilitarian trailer is a flat one with a cradle bolted to it. That way when you are not using it for the boat you can use it for other things. Sometimes there are boats on eBay that are worth the 1500-2000 just for the trailer. You will have a VERY hard time getting a sailboat trailer for less.


Thanks for the PDF, it is always nice to have a computer savvy poster!
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jlguthri
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Response Posted - 02/10/2005 :  18:44:41  Show Profile  Visit jlguthri's Homepage
I'm sorry, that was my plan. I probably can get a trailer for a flat bottomed boat (w/ skids). But I noticed most of the sailboat skids conform to the shape of the hull.

It is the cradle that has me concerned... I'm scared that I miss the shape, I would put too much pressure on a point and tear up the hull...

I had considered rollers on piviots, but was scared to w/o consultation...

I see on your webpage (which is nice) that you have done that... does it work ok??
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cjb
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Response Posted - 02/10/2005 :  19:42:05  Show Profile
I have an 83 swing keel tall rig and found a used boat trailer for $1200.00 . duel axel surge brakes . I bolted my cradle with bunks to it and it works great. floats off no problem.
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dbehling
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Response Posted - 02/11/2005 :  01:05:22  Show Profile
Here is an example of what we did. Sorry its not the best quality picture. We can take more this weekend if your interested. We found a great deal on a fixed keel trailer. It has 6 adjustable bunks, dual axle, great load capacity. In this picture we are working on the bottom. Right now, its out at Folsom lake and we launched the boat and raised the bunks to expose more of the keel to work on it. Also to be able to lower the bunks to paint under them. We have not had any problem with trailering or launching with this trailer. You'll also note that we do not have the front stop/winch on this trailer. For trailering we strap her down really well. You'll notice the two lines leading aft to the winches, this is how we line it up on the trailer. We have not had any problem with the boat lunging forward at stops or anything like that. Eventually we'll get a front stop, but it hasn't been a priority right now.
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jlguthri
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Response Posted - 02/11/2005 :  16:48:12  Show Profile  Visit jlguthri's Homepage
cool deal...
thanks all....
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