Cradle + flatbed = sailboat trailer ????

agprice22 · Sep 17, 2015

SenecaDaze said:
here is how she looks on the cradle, now picture this sitting on a flatbed trailer an extra 24" from ground....should I be concerned? top heavy?

The supports on that trailer look narrow, leaving a lot of overhang for bow and stern. I would worry about being able to secure that boat from rocking back and breaking those supports. They weren't made for that kind of transport. Could you weld on more support? Or maybe have it professionally moved?

Thanks,

Andrew

Crazy Dave Condon · Sep 17, 2015

Senecadaze;

I am going to propose a program to a BSA Council next week about their sailboats. There is a trailer that as a former dealer I sold to them but they have never used which would be ideal for your boat. Normally I do not want to sell anything here but for the BSA, I am going to ask if you are interested if they sold it to you. Tandem axle with spare tire, extension , two tandem torsion axles with heavy duty tires. contact me via forum email.

Benny17441 · Sep 17, 2015

I would be concerned about the cradle's ability to handle the increased loads under motion. It is obvious that the different cradle supports can proportionally handle the total weight of the boat as it is directed downwards and diagonally along the braces. During motion you will experience weight transfer as additional forces imparted by acceleration. Is each support and bracing individually strong enough to handle a significant increase in force beyond the static loads? I'm sure you have noticed that the front of a vehicle dips under intense braking; this is in response to hundreds of pounds being temporarily transferred to the front of the vehicle. The same happens when a vehicle hits a pothole or during intense cornering. I cannot say from looking at a small picture whether the supports or bracing are adequate but it would be something for you to consider. Perhaps adding additional bracings to the front, rear and sides of the cradle would erase any concerns.

agprice22 · Sep 17, 2015

SenecaDaze said:
Hi Andrew I believe 4' of overhang is allowed for boat hauling and not sure of what supports you speak of on trailer...there is nothing on trailer now. My first post I mention adding more support...boat will be secured to trailer and cradle.I'm not rushing into this I think next spring trailer will be ready for the haul. When travel lift operator has most boats in for the new season and has some time on his hands only then will I ask

Ah. I think the picture makes the cradle look narrower than it is. But yeah, 4' is about what my trailer has for overhang. Are you not going to launch it next Spring, or are you just taking it home for a short time to work on? I bring my 272 home on a trailer, so I can keep it clean and work on it in the offseason. I lift it off with jacks sometimes when I need to work on the bottom or keel. I have never had the trailer out from under it... Tooo much trouble!

Good luck. Let me know if I can help or if you need to borrow some jacks! Wait, my draft is pretty shallow. My jacks might not be tall enough.

Thanks,

Andrew

agprice22 · Sep 20, 2015

Saturday and Today were wonderful. I was making 7.5 mph on my gps with a reef in my headsail and main.

Sounds like you are doing a lot of work.

Are you buying another boat? If so, what are you looking at?

I have a bunch of upgrades for my boat this off-season:
Replacing my crib board with plexi hinged doors.
Installing wheel steering. Found an original 272 LE wheel steering upgrade kit, new, in box!
New headliner,
New LED lighting,
New water bladder with footpump and handheld sprayer for the galley
New shore power connection and battery charger
New Gusher hand pump

I don't know if I will get it all done, but will try.

Let me know what you are up to for next season. We can always take you sailing!

Thanks,

Andrew

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