Re: Micro newcomer
Bruce -
If you go to: http://users.rcn.com/djost.ma.ultranet/recent%
20pictures%20November%202000.htm
you will see a picture of my Micro in the middle stages of
development. Unfortunately, I do not have Micro anymore as she has
gone to a new owner.
The cradle worked quite well. The trickiest part was getting Micro
from te cradle to the trailer. However, I would suggest that were I
to do this again, I might consider using a flatbed with the cradle
affixed to it. I purchased a standard Loadrite trailer with the tall
bunks to carry her. I needed to extend the tongue to use it on most
ramps in Southeastern Massachusetts. The 18" draft still requires
backing down quite a ways to float the aft end of the boat. I could
have used a short bunk stand on the forward part of the boat, but it
would not have made the boat any easier to launch and retrieve. I
purchased the trailer from Ron at Nipmuc Marine in Mendon,
Massachusetts. He is very helpful.
I would suggest that if you are going to trailer sail, get the boat
guides that bolt on to the trailer. It made retrieving Micro a one
man job.
Happy building
David Jost
If you go to: http://users.rcn.com/djost.ma.ultranet/recent%
20pictures%20November%202000.htm
you will see a picture of my Micro in the middle stages of
development. Unfortunately, I do not have Micro anymore as she has
gone to a new owner.
The cradle worked quite well. The trickiest part was getting Micro
from te cradle to the trailer. However, I would suggest that were I
to do this again, I might consider using a flatbed with the cradle
affixed to it. I purchased a standard Loadrite trailer with the tall
bunks to carry her. I needed to extend the tongue to use it on most
ramps in Southeastern Massachusetts. The 18" draft still requires
backing down quite a ways to float the aft end of the boat. I could
have used a short bunk stand on the forward part of the boat, but it
would not have made the boat any easier to launch and retrieve. I
purchased the trailer from Ron at Nipmuc Marine in Mendon,
Massachusetts. He is very helpful.
I would suggest that if you are going to trailer sail, get the boat
guides that bolt on to the trailer. It made retrieving Micro a one
man job.
Happy building
David Jost
--- In bolger@yahoogroups.com, "Bruce Hallman" <brucehallman@y...>
wrote:
I love the craddle! You can see some pictures of it in use in the
files section,in the MICRO folder,Lenihan's LESTAT or try this:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bolger/files/Micro/Lenihans%27%20%20%
22LESTAT%22%20/
It is built with two 6X6 runners and 4X4 cross pieces.The only why I
could imagine improving it would be to put wheels on it:-)
It gives excellent support to the hull for transportation or long
term storage with tying up an otherwise useful trailer.
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan
wrote:
> And what does this cradle look like,Hi Bruce,
> and are you satisfied with it, or
> would/could you improve it?
>
> I ask, because I want to build
> one myself, and soon...
I love the craddle! You can see some pictures of it in use in the
files section,in the MICRO folder,Lenihan's LESTAT or try this:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bolger/files/Micro/Lenihans%27%20%20%
22LESTAT%22%20/
It is built with two 6X6 runners and 4X4 cross pieces.The only why I
could imagine improving it would be to put wheels on it:-)
It gives excellent support to the hull for transportation or long
term storage with tying up an otherwise useful trailer.
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan
never sailed a micro but i did build a small sailing scow not too
different. i found that tying the ancor line it to a corner cleat
instead of a center cleat made the slap quieter. also tying the
anchor off to the stern made sleeping in the bow quiter.
bill
c19 tao
http://www.hci.net/~shamblin/sboat.htm
different. i found that tying the ancor line it to a corner cleat
instead of a center cleat made the slap quieter. also tying the
anchor off to the stern made sleeping in the bow quiter.
bill
c19 tao
http://www.hci.net/~shamblin/sboat.htm
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Trudy Nash <tnash@a...> wrote:
> I'm interested in several things. How can I find a reasonably
priced
> trailer for a Micro I'm thinking of purchasing. Also, what is the
> noise/movement level when sleeping aboard on an average harbour
> mooring? I'm
> thinking that this flat-bottomed ugly duckling (swan) could create
some
> nerve-racking slapping noices with each ripple created by a passing
> boat. Also, is it "tippy" when two adults are moving about?
>
> Thanks for any feedback whatsoever!! email to tnash@a...
Hi Trudy
Used trailers can sometimes be found in local classified ads. Boats
outnumber trailers though, so you could wait a long time. The trailer needs
to be capable of carrying about 1000 to 1200 lbs, (unless that's a very
heavy Micro :) with the majority of that being supported along the
centreline underneath the keel. Many standard 'powerboat' trailers have or
can be fitted with central 'keel rollers'.
Make sure that any trailer you buy will allow the Micro to be positioned so
as to give the correct 'tongue weight' - if your all up trailer and boat
weight is , say 1500 lbs, the downward force exerted at the hitch of a
single axle trailer should be around 10 to 15%, 150 to 225 lbs. Bolted
together rather than welded together trailers make adjustment easier.
Since all the used trailers we saw were ruinously corroded or otherwise
unsuitable we had a custom trailer fabricated be a local manufacturer - the
cost was the same as buying a standard trailer. If your boat will live in
the water then a cradle made from heavy lumber would work well placed on a
rented flatbed trailer for the annual haulout / occasional overland. Flatbed
and cradle is no way to go if you intend trailer-sailing, IMO.
cheers
Derek
Used trailers can sometimes be found in local classified ads. Boats
outnumber trailers though, so you could wait a long time. The trailer needs
to be capable of carrying about 1000 to 1200 lbs, (unless that's a very
heavy Micro :) with the majority of that being supported along the
centreline underneath the keel. Many standard 'powerboat' trailers have or
can be fitted with central 'keel rollers'.
Make sure that any trailer you buy will allow the Micro to be positioned so
as to give the correct 'tongue weight' - if your all up trailer and boat
weight is , say 1500 lbs, the downward force exerted at the hitch of a
single axle trailer should be around 10 to 15%, 150 to 225 lbs. Bolted
together rather than welded together trailers make adjustment easier.
Since all the used trailers we saw were ruinously corroded or otherwise
unsuitable we had a custom trailer fabricated be a local manufacturer - the
cost was the same as buying a standard trailer. If your boat will live in
the water then a cradle made from heavy lumber would work well placed on a
rented flatbed trailer for the annual haulout / occasional overland. Flatbed
and cradle is no way to go if you intend trailer-sailing, IMO.
cheers
Derek
--- "Peter Lenihan" <ellengaest@b...> wrote:
and are you satisfied with it, or
would/could you improve it?
I ask, because I want to build
one myself, and soon...
> mine always sat in a cradleAnd what does this cradle look like,
and are you satisfied with it, or
would/could you improve it?
I ask, because I want to build
one myself, and soon...
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Trudy Nash <tnash@a...> wrote:
cutest,littlest,vest pocket cruiser around! Some,less humble then
myself,would even go so far as to venture that she is the QUEEN of
the fleet :-)
Can't help much with your trailer question other then to say mine
always sat in a craddle and a simple rented flat-bed car trailer was
used to transport her.
She is very stable,self-righting in fact, and will not much be
bothered by your moving around in the cockpit.Once down bellow,your
weight is even lower in the boat and it can withstand all sorts of
shenanigans from the two occupants ;-)
As to the noise level...........that's why Port
wine,Sherry,wine,beer,scotch,rum,gin and whiskey was invented!
Seriously,contact Don B. of this group for a neat solution to the
slapping,which some actually enjoy! He's done a very neat job
of "rounding out" the bottom.
Good luck with your MICRO!!!Good Choice!!!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan
> I'm interested in several things. How can I find a reasonablypriced
> trailer for a Micro I'm thinking of purchasing. Also, what is thesome
> noise/movement level when sleeping aboard on an average harbour
> mooring? I'm
> thinking that this flat-bottomed ugly duckling (swan) could create
> nerve-racking slapping noices with each ripple created by a passingHey! Whaddya mean"ugly duckling(swan)"?! Micro is the all time
> boat. Also, is it "tippy" when two adults are moving about?
>
> Thanks for any feedback whatsoever!! email to tnash@a...
cutest,littlest,vest pocket cruiser around! Some,less humble then
myself,would even go so far as to venture that she is the QUEEN of
the fleet :-)
Can't help much with your trailer question other then to say mine
always sat in a craddle and a simple rented flat-bed car trailer was
used to transport her.
She is very stable,self-righting in fact, and will not much be
bothered by your moving around in the cockpit.Once down bellow,your
weight is even lower in the boat and it can withstand all sorts of
shenanigans from the two occupants ;-)
As to the noise level...........that's why Port
wine,Sherry,wine,beer,scotch,rum,gin and whiskey was invented!
Seriously,contact Don B. of this group for a neat solution to the
slapping,which some actually enjoy! He's done a very neat job
of "rounding out" the bottom.
Good luck with your MICRO!!!Good Choice!!!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan
I'm interested in several things. How can I find a reasonably priced
trailer for a Micro I'm thinking of purchasing. Also, what is the
noise/movement level when sleeping aboard on an average harbour
mooring? I'm
thinking that this flat-bottomed ugly duckling (swan) could create some
nerve-racking slapping noices with each ripple created by a passing
boat. Also, is it "tippy" when two adults are moving about?
Thanks for any feedback whatsoever!! email totnash@...
trailer for a Micro I'm thinking of purchasing. Also, what is the
noise/movement level when sleeping aboard on an average harbour
mooring? I'm
thinking that this flat-bottomed ugly duckling (swan) could create some
nerve-racking slapping noices with each ripple created by a passing
boat. Also, is it "tippy" when two adults are moving about?
Thanks for any feedback whatsoever!! email totnash@...