Collapsible trailer

Keith Hart · 24 March 2002, 20:43

Hi folks

I had a feeling that this has been mentioned on the forum before but a search failed to find it. I have been looking at some method of launching 'Quicksilver' on my own. Has any one any experience of these folding launch trailers? It would mean that I could take the boat out without having to have someone with me (is that a bad idea?).

Picture attached.

Cheers

Keith Hart

Jono Garton · 24 March 2002, 20:51

Keith

Have you seen the wheels that bolt on to your transom?

I had some on my 3.5m bomabard SIB, just wheel attached to a peice of 2" X 2" x 15" galvanised steel that attached with 2 wing nuts on either side of the OB.

I know Beeston Mariner do them in Nottingham.

Jono Garton · 24 March 2002, 21:25

Keith

Today a Launching Trolley - Tommorow a twin axle trailer with 9m RIB.

Trust me i'm a Doctor ! - it says so on my bank statment

Keith Hart · 24 March 2002, 21:43

Hi Jahno

Yes, I've seen the bolt on wheels, but to be honest I do not want to bolt anything to the transom.

Cheers

Keith Hart

GraemeCooper · 24 March 2002, 22:00

Hi Keith

On my Quicksilver 4.3 I had to go for the bolt on wheels, as she was just too heavy to launch alone with a Marnier 25. I did manage it once or twice but it was a hell of a job.

The wheels I went for detached after launch, leaving just a small bracket on the transom. They were also pneumatic, so could cope with sand etc.

There is another option - but I only have scant details.

In an old Boat Mart Magazine there was an advert for wheels that tied on to the boat. The roller type whees - available in different sizes, simply went under the stern, and a strap fastened around, which could then be detached. These looked excellent, and were around £60 when I enquired.

I am sure somone must keep their old Boat Mart mags - it was certainly within the last 12 months.

Sorry I can't be more specific.

Graeme

Jari Hjerppe · 27 March 2002, 20:23

I used self made aluminum launching trolley with my Zodiac. With the trolley it was pretty easy to launch and recover the boat by myself.

I'll post some pics to gallery

Jari

Ribald · 08 May 2002, 22:56

Keith,

During a browsing session I came across the Easy Stow Launching Trolley - check it out on:- http://www.marinemaintenance.co.uk/dalton.html

It would appear to be just what you are looking for.

Keith Hart · 09 May 2002, 07:05

Thanks Ribald. I've bookmarked the page, it looks good.

Keith Hart

batfalcon · 09 May 2002, 09:04

The way you go I think that you are going to have a High Tech dinghy for the yacht.

By the way did you install the micro wave oven you told me in front of the console or under the seat ?

Keith Hart · 09 May 2002, 10:44

Batfalcon, the microwave oven is in the inflatable wheelhouse, just behind the shower unit.

Keith (blow-up boy) Hart