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| Author: | ChuckC [ Fri Mar 27, 2020 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | OK to travel with mast supported by comp tip in back? |
Seems like there's a lot of weight on the comp tip when trailering - if I support the mast in back at the aluminum, it sticks way too far aft into traffic... So, if I get it about right, it's sitting about halfway up the comp tip and there's a lot of mast between the comp tip and the front support on the trailer. Any known failures this way? |
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| Author: | Bill 404 [ Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: OK to travel with mast supported by comp tip in back? |
My mast is so high off the road that I can barely place it in its cradle so I don't worry about anyone hitting it with their vehicle. Usually, I place the comtip just next to the rear cradle so the weight rides on the aluminum. On long trips, I place about 10" of the comtip on the cradle for whatever reason...potholes? It not an exact science. I sure you will be fine whatever way you trailer it. 
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| Author: | Tom King [ Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: OK to travel with mast supported by comp tip in back? |
I answered in the other thread too, but never any weight on the Comptip. My rear mast carrier is also high, and the tip cover has a flourescent, reflective flag. With it high, it's not only up, more out of harm's way, but makes it that much easier to roll the mast back on it for stepping. |
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| Author: | ChuckC [ Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: OK to travel with mast supported by comp tip in back? |
Ahhh,.. that makes sense and solves the other problem all at once. Guess I need to modify my rear carrier to get the mast up higher. Man, that'll be like, 6-8 feet up! |
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| Author: | ChuckC [ Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: OK to travel with mast supported by comp tip in back? |
Ahhh,.. that makes sense and solves the other problem all at once. Guess I need to modify my rear carrier to get the mast up higher. Man, that'll be like, 6-8 feet up! |
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| Author: | srm [ Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: OK to travel with mast supported by comp tip in back? |
If the comptip could not withstand trailering loads, there is no way it would be able to withstand sailing loads, which are orders of magnitude higher. No issue pushing the mast forward and strapping the comptip to the aft mast cradle - just make sure it is well supported and padded. Also, if you leave too much mast sticking out behind the trailer, you run the risk of getting a ticket (or injuring someone). In NJ, I believe the limit is 3 feet past the lights max (but likely varies state to state). sm |
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| Author: | ChuckC [ Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: OK to travel with mast supported by comp tip in back? |
Thanks - always wondered about how strong that joint was; makes sense. I have a seperate urethane roller support that I need to modify anyway - I'll experiment tomorrow. It's really the last piece of the puzzle to making this thing set up quick and being able to do so solo/safely. Bummer is, I got this nice, shiney stainless steel mast cradle that fits the thing perfectly, track-down and after pulling a pin drops away to launch boat. It, however is just above the cross bar in height. |
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