Better trailerability?

Inflating to the maximum rated pressure will also wear your tires out down the middle, requiring them to be replaced more frequently. I have a fairly heavy-duty trailer carrying a Hobie 16 w/ sailbox, sails, and a few other odds and ends on 4.8 x 8 tires. I find that about 45 psi works much better than the 60 or 65 psi max.

Jerome Vaughan
Hobie 16
Clinton, Mi'sippi

ok, so my latest run i was almost happy with it. i ran 45 pounds of pressure. that seemed to calm it down alot, and then i also tied from the mast spreader to the hobies wings. this kept the mast still and quieted it down alot!

The only other thing i want to do is add some protection to the front of the hulls and find a better way to secure the rudders since i think a good bump can release them and send them downward.

Many folks will tell you to take the rudders off the boat when trailering. Not a bad idea, but personally I don't think it's absolutely necessary, especially for a cruising sailor.

For securing my rudders, I secure the tiller extension to the rear crossbar using the traveler cleat, so the rudders stay straight. Then I've got two lengths of nylon webbing with an adjustable clip-in buckle on the end (like you would find on many life jackets). I use one for each rudder. Throw one wrap around the tiller arm, pass it under the hull, snap the ends together and sinch it tight. The rudder isn't going anywhere.

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I wouldn't do this. The spreaders are easy to bend and expensive to replace...if they're even still available.

Just tie off the mast if you feel the need.

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TC

Blast! you always shoot down my good ideas. lol

Unfortunately a lot of it comes from been there done that... lessons learned.

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TC