Posted by PaulW on
URL: https://forum.mymorbic.uk/Trailer-tp61p250.html

Hi Marc - Nice pics.  You've got the apprentices at work again? (pic 2).

Securing the mast so it could never become a spear:-
On the trailer, look just inboard of each wheel.  You'll find a metal loop, a bit like a d-ring.  It is ideally situated for passing a strop over the dinghy to its mating ratchet thingy on the other side.
We've found that a single turn of the strop around the mast, en-passant across the boat, is sufficient to restrain the mast.  If you want belt and braces, try a line from the masthead sheave (assuming you've placed the masthead forward) back to the stem/crossbar - (Lug version) or bowsprit Iron (Sloop version).

Our "Transom panel" has a cut-out to restrain the tenon of the mast foot.  This prevents the mast drifting aft, and it does not protrude al all.  See the topic "Covers" .

We do like excess length of mast stowed forward over the towbar, where it is protected.
No point in having it aft of the transom, lights, etc.  And keeps the whole rig a little shorter - Useful when parking!  It also means the cover is simpler not having orifices and condoms at both ends.

Keep posting questions - And Progress!
PW