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divimon2000
 Post subject: Trailoring backwards
PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:34 pm 
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I've read a couple folks trailer their cats on stern first. I need to do that to launch as I'm 99% of the time heading into the wind on takeoff and want to put the sail up before getting in. I tried this once and seems there are 2 issues, one, the rudders hit the rollers first (when picking up off the hard deck) and two, where to attach the winch strap hook? Crossbar squeezes the tramp piece too much.

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xnomad
 Post subject: Re: Trailoring backwards
PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:46 am 
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Also stepping the mast; if you drop it, it lands on your car. :shock:
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Tallguy1
 Post subject: Re: Trailoring backwards
PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:14 am 
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Sounds like too much trouble, just drop it onto your beach wheels and do a 180.

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divimon2000
 Post subject: Re: Trailoring backwards
PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:48 am 
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Also stepping the mast; if you drop it, it lands on your car
Mast is always up and I tow it in/out with a tractor so no worries there :wink:
Beach wheels yes, but looking for that step-saving-tip we all want--to sail 10 min longer and work 10 min less :P
I know some people do this.

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