Stephen Other things to consider: 1) over all height, there are some low bridges out there, 2) width, some highways/roads may require an escort and 3) how would you transport the mast?
Reminds me of having Persuasion trucked from Annapolis area to Kingston On. Mike PERSUASION C&C 37 K/CB Long Sault > On Jul 21, 2016, at 2:52 PM, Stephen Thorne via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > Folks I am in need of advice from the C&C Users group. I am looking for a > trailer to store Dejavu’ in the off season and possibly bring her to Lake > Lanier for awhile and then later back to the coast. Dejavu is a 1990 C&C 34+ > with an LOA of 35’8” weighing in at 13,000 lbs? Acquiring a trailer for a > 36’ sailboat is not as simple as it sounds. The trailer needs to be an > 18,000 pound gross weight capable triple axel with proper and correct jack > stands. So has anyone dealt with a large sailboat trailer before? What are > issues to consider in the purchase of such a beast? Does anyone know of a > suitable trailer that I might be able to buy? My experience in searching is > that it is a very limited market and very few if any are available. I found > one currently for sale that was custom built for an Alberg 31’ which is a > full keel boat. I think I could modify the trailer to fit Dejavu but not > sure at what expense. Another option suggested to me is to find a flatbed > trailer and have a welder build jack stands onto said trailer. Not sure what > all is involved with that. Appreciate any helpful suggestions or experiences > others have had. > > Stephen Thorne > C&C 34+ > DejaVu' > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
