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 Post subject: Re: Cool trailer mods
PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:08 am 
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The trailer which came with the 14T simply had piping as cross members with old foam kayak carriers on them for cradles for the boat. I wanted rollers but didn't want to pay for cross bars and rollers so I came up with the following solution which so far is working fairly well.

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 Post subject: Re: Cool trailer mods
PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:13 pm 
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Holy Trailer Overkill!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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 Post subject: Re: Cool trailer mods
PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:16 pm 
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sxrracer wrote:
Holy Trailer Overkill!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I see potential for a quintuple-stack trailer though!

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 Post subject: Re: Cool trailer mods
PostPosted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:16 am 
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Well, the trailer and 14T cost $650 plus another $50 to fabricate the rollers. The closest price I could find for a Cat trailer was about a grand which I consider a much worse form of overkill. As is this works as a cost effective solution. I'll likely add a Jacuzzi in the future; maybe even a wet bar. ;) In truth, the next step is to cover the rollers in neoprene to soften them up a bit.


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 Post subject: Re: Cool trailer mods
PostPosted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 6:04 am 
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You might could sale the trailer alone for more than you got in both!!!!!! That is a nice trailer!


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 Post subject: Re: Cool trailer mods
PostPosted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:37 am 
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Yes but I need a trailer and this serves for now. In the picture you can spot another cat trailer behind it with a lot of rust. The rollers on it don't roll. These new ones are lower to the ground and roll really well (almost too well). I guess at some point when I win the lotto, I might want a bigger cat. This could work for my future Wild Cat. ;)


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 Post subject: Re: Cool trailer mods
PostPosted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:45 pm 
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You could triple stack your new wildcat and your 16 and 14 on that bad boy!

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 Post subject: Re: Cool trailer mods
PostPosted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:01 pm 
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hobiesrock wrote:
You could triple stack your new wildcat and your 16 and 14 on that bad boy!


Right, when I win the lotto. ;)


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 Post subject: Re: Cool trailer mods
PostPosted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 12:35 pm 
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where did you get that PVC pipe? I was trying to put my cat on the trailer in a crosswind so I like how your front hull cradles you made would hold the boat in place vs. the more flatter ones. The length of yours along with the higher sidewalls would make it easier to get on the trailer.


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 Post subject: Re: Cool trailer mods
PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2020 7:45 pm 
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I wanted to keep this thread going, so here's my contribution.

I have been optimizing my setup to minimize time from trailer to sailing.

Pics are here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing

Front Crossbar Catcher:
Attaching some wood to the mast support on the trailer allows the trailer to capture the front of the boat. This secures the boat both vertically and prevents the boat from sliding forward on the trailer. My forward bunks keep the bows from moving laterally. 2 straps secure the stern of the boat from moving aft or laterally.

Mast Cradles:
The front mast cradle is shaped to hug the mast and prevents the mast from rotating. I used the rubber replacement straps intended for bike racks to secure the mast.

The aft cradle is like a boss. It clamps to the traveler track and secures both the mast and the rudders. By holding the tiller crossbar down and centered the rudders can't drop while on the road. The cradle supports the mast on the sail track. This setup is unfriendly to comp-tips, but so am I. The cradle is slippery enough to allow the mast to slide. This allows one person to easily move the mast from stowed to ready to step.

Shroud Extenders for solo mast stepping:
This trick is for you if you can step the mast by hand, but you need someone to attach the forestay. Start by getting your mast ready to step. Then, using your shroud extender (that handy righting device) extend the shroud on the upwind side of the boat. Step the mast. Keep pushing the mast forwards past vertical while feeling super sketched out. The shroud extenders will allow the mast to fall forward before being caught at an awkward angle. Gravity will hold it there while you attach the forestay. Lowering the mast is the reverse, except with more struggling to bring the mast from awkwardly forward to vertical.


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 Post subject: Re: Cool trailer mods
PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2020 12:23 pm 
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I like the bike straps where did you get them ? have a MFG. or P/N for them ?

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 Post subject: Re: Cool trailer mods
PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2020 5:45 pm 
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They have been working great, very quick to secure. I keep my boat under a roof when not in use so I have no idea how these hold up to long term UV.


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