trailer boat

  1. R

    Ramps for Trailer Sailers Along Mississippi Gulf Coast?

    Looking to sail along the Mississippi Gulf Coast this year. Looking for information on boat ramps that will allow "easy" access in/out. Have Catalina 25 with a wing keel which drafts 3 feet. Don't have trailer extension and not wanting to use cargo straps. Have tried calling several of the...
  2. M

    Towing Cat 22 with CX9

    I’m looking into trailerable sailboats and of course the Cat 22 is a strong option. One question is whether my 2023 Mazda CX9 could safely tow it up to several hours on a highway. It’s AWD and red up to 3500 lbs. Sailboatdata.com indicates displacement sat 2250 lbs. with a 1000 lb trailer...
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    Launching boats with an outback?

    Hi all, I'm new to the forum. I'm looking for input and experience on launching and retrieving a sailboat with a gross weight around 3000lbs (trailer included), with a 2016 Subaru 2.5l outback. I'm in the process of purchasing a trailer sailor to keep dry docked at the local yacht club until...
  4. john6206

    Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger

    Hey everyone - I've been sailing about 25 years, almost all trailer boats. I've owned three - sold off the Hunter 170, still own the Capri 18 and the Passagemaker Dinghy. I dallied too long and the amazingly beautiful Nonsuch 26 got away, but there are always more boats for sale. The one...
  5. T

    Does anyone know what this boat is

    i found this boat online for saleand it said it was an Albin 19 but when I looked it up nothing showed up if anyone could tell me what it is that would be awesome Thanks
  6. Qantasman

    O’Day mariner 2+2 questions

    i recently acquired a 1969 O’Day mariner 2+2 in very good condition but I have a few questions that hopefully I can get some feedback to help. The mast is very heavy, stats say it’s weight is 40#, this one is much heavier..anyone ever have water get into the foam in the mast core ? Also having...