Re: Micro trailering
Hi Bill,
The acurate answers to your questions depend on many things.For
trouble free launching,it really requires a good launching ramp,one
that has a quick drop-off.By this I mean;the rear wheels of the tow
vehicle should not have to be in the water but the trailer wheels
should be completely submerged with the boat floating off the
trailer.My MICRO gets trailered around while sitting in a craddle
attached to the trailer(which puts it high up off the trailer).No
troubles so far.To open up access to shallower ramps,you may wish to
go with what others on the list have recommended;a simple old trailer
with bunks fitted to accommodate the MICROS' bottom rocker.This will
allow her to sit lower to the ground and facilitate
launching,especially from a shallow ramp.Another option would be to
carry around a 10' tongue extension which you hook up just prior to
launching.This is just a lenght of tubular steel with a trailer hitch
ball welded to one end and the ball cap welded to the other.Although
somewhat tricky to use while backing down a ramp,it will put the
trailer and boat deep enough to float off.
Set up time once in the water depends on you.The first time will
always be the longest.However,you may wish to practice with some"dry
runs" a week before launching to get a method worked out that works
best for you.The most difficult aspect for some folks may be the
raising of the mainmast.You have to be fit enough with sufficient
upper body strength to manhandle that mast comfortably.You should be
able to easily carry it around on your shoulder once you find the
balance point.If the mast is no problem,set up should be less then 15
minutes.....easily.Less the 10 minutes with some practice and
organization.
Of course,you are under no obligation to rush things.Take your
time and work safely.The MICRO has the nasty habit of attracting alot
of attention at launching ramps which will invariably lead to
questions and delays....
My MICRO only gets trailered twice a year now(beginning and end
of season) so my range of pertinent experience is somewhat limited in
the trailering department.Perhaps others on the list can be more
helpful.
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,on the shores of the St.Lawrence..........
The acurate answers to your questions depend on many things.For
trouble free launching,it really requires a good launching ramp,one
that has a quick drop-off.By this I mean;the rear wheels of the tow
vehicle should not have to be in the water but the trailer wheels
should be completely submerged with the boat floating off the
trailer.My MICRO gets trailered around while sitting in a craddle
attached to the trailer(which puts it high up off the trailer).No
troubles so far.To open up access to shallower ramps,you may wish to
go with what others on the list have recommended;a simple old trailer
with bunks fitted to accommodate the MICROS' bottom rocker.This will
allow her to sit lower to the ground and facilitate
launching,especially from a shallow ramp.Another option would be to
carry around a 10' tongue extension which you hook up just prior to
launching.This is just a lenght of tubular steel with a trailer hitch
ball welded to one end and the ball cap welded to the other.Although
somewhat tricky to use while backing down a ramp,it will put the
trailer and boat deep enough to float off.
Set up time once in the water depends on you.The first time will
always be the longest.However,you may wish to practice with some"dry
runs" a week before launching to get a method worked out that works
best for you.The most difficult aspect for some folks may be the
raising of the mainmast.You have to be fit enough with sufficient
upper body strength to manhandle that mast comfortably.You should be
able to easily carry it around on your shoulder once you find the
balance point.If the mast is no problem,set up should be less then 15
minutes.....easily.Less the 10 minutes with some practice and
organization.
Of course,you are under no obligation to rush things.Take your
time and work safely.The MICRO has the nasty habit of attracting alot
of attention at launching ramps which will invariably lead to
questions and delays....
My MICRO only gets trailered twice a year now(beginning and end
of season) so my range of pertinent experience is somewhat limited in
the trailering department.Perhaps others on the list can be more
helpful.
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,on the shores of the St.Lawrence..........
--- Inbolger@egroups.com, bill@p... wrote:
> Any thoughts on how easy/difficult it is to launch and retrieve a
> Micro from a trailer? It seems like a fairly heavy boat for a
> fifteen footer. Also, once it's in the water, how long does it take
> to set it up and go sailing?
>
> Thanks for your input.
>
> Bill Paxton
Any thoughts on how easy/difficult it is to launch and retrieve a
Micro from a trailer? It seems like a fairly heavy boat for a
fifteen footer. Also, once it's in the water, how long does it take
to set it up and go sailing?
Thanks for your input.
Bill Paxton
Micro from a trailer? It seems like a fairly heavy boat for a
fifteen footer. Also, once it's in the water, how long does it take
to set it up and go sailing?
Thanks for your input.
Bill Paxton