The guy from whom I purchased Grenadine (my 30 MK I) had bought a trailer
before buying the boat. He found the trailer in Missouri somewhere, if I
recall correctly, and I don’t know how. It’s a 2003 triple-axle Loadmaster
capable of loading a 35’ sailboat weighing up to 11,000 pounds - the axl
A couple things come to mind from my Soling - The surge brakes didn't work
as well as they should, so I had to remember to brake early (if possible!)
Also, my biggest problem trailering in general is remembering that I am,
and to steer clear and wide, as I am kind of flakey and forget things
quick
Richard:
I don’t know anything about the 29 Mark 1 specifically. However, I have had
two trucking experiences, one for a Ranger 26 and the second for my current C&C
42 Custom.
The Ranger did not have a cradle, so one was constructed out of wood to place
on a trailer for transport. Whoe
Karl; I would recommend looking into it: in looking back on it; our trailer
move went very well; we took the time to prep the trailer (new axles and tires)
and made sure the boat was situated on the trailer correctly: ( had to use a
come-a-long to move the whole boat forward about 3 inches, but
I used to own a 29 mk1 with the shallow draft keel sailed out of Oakville. When
I retired I moved my sailing to the North Channel a used Cradle Shop trailer
was purchased. The professional modifications did not match the hull as they
“forgot” that it was not the regular racing keel, sigh. All wa
Looking at Richard's photos from moving his 34cb to the shop got me
thinking.
Firefly is a C&C 29 Mk1 with extended keel which is lake locked 3 hrs away.
We have been considering moving her closer to home, back to the Columbia
River. As previously mentioned she is due for hull paint (or wrap)
Thanks Jim for the C&C34 winch size reference point. I am becoming convinced
that the Lewmar 42STs on the boat are in the normal range of other similar or
same boats. My poor maintenance is likely the issue, which I will remedy as
soon as I get a Lemwar service kit.
Winch drum has sufficient
Two points to make.
Winch drum surface does wear out as in gets smooth and looses it's grip on the
line causing the line to slip.
Second, winch size for racing a 34. I campaigned a 34 for 12 yrs. Put Lewmar
44s on when I 1st got the boat. Also make sure you have good handles and big
enough diame
