Posted by Portnastorm on
URL: https://forum.mymorbic.uk/Trailer-tp61p64.html

Hi Paul,

I have previously posted my thoughts on trailers under the topic Sails Trailer and Cover.
but to help the conversation flow Ive cut and paste the relevant bits here.

I decided to go for a Combi Trailer. A seperate launch trolley is handy for launching by hand on the gravel hards around Chichester Harbour and The Solent.  I can also use the road base on its own to transport my 16' Sailing Canoe, with a detachable extension, leaving the Dinghy at home on its trolley.
I've found with previous boats that having the boat correctly balanced on the trolley makes a huge difference to the ease of use when moving it around. Too much nose weight can make things very difficult  so the distance from the snubber to the axle is quite important.

Again I found that Tridents standard launch trolly
https://www.tridentuk.com/gb/product-standard-launching-trolley-upto-12ft6-trtra125lt.html

 and road base

https://www.tridentuk.com/gb/trident-vario-1-eu-dinghy-road-base-trailer-sailing-trtravrb1.html

 were  about the right size, the pair together would set you back just under £1000 and to that I would add their Inflatable Trolley Nose wheel, and bracket.  

 https://www.tridentuk.com/gb/product-trolley-nose-wheel-deluxe-trtranww.html

In the end I found a good second-hand combi on FaceBook Marketplace for £400.
The central beam on the trolley is adjustable so the boat fits very well.
Wheels Tyres and bearings are all easily replaceable so as long as the galvanising is good a trailer should last a very long time.  
Its worth keeping an eye out in the usual places.




Anyhow, I hope  these rambling help.
Keep having fun, stay safe.
Graham.