Thinking of new trailer

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Billy, I had an SBS swing roller double axle trailer for my previous RC585, worked fine. I'll see if I can dig out a photo.

SBS swing roller single axle for us, been a great trailer, R2 / 1800EL, they do have a few 2nd's which are usually as new, worth a look on the website

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

SBS swing roller single axle for us, been a great trailer, R2 / 1800EL, they do have a few 2nd's which are usually as new, worth a look on the website

Thanks Chris appreciated.
Cheers
Billy

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[SW Boat Transport]

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[Pikey Dave]

Billy, It sounds as if your rear beam could be too far forward (that's if I'm understanding your problem correctly & not barking up the wrong tree) You need to set the rear beam as far back as possible so that when the boat is on the trailer, the last roller is just about flush with the transom. I've got some piccies of my current set up I'll post later (6.4 on a SBS R4/2600 EL). Also, a 2 speed winch might help, use the low gear to get the boat over the "hump" & then switch to high gear. I've got a 2 speeder, but only have to use the low speed if the slip is particularly steep.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Billy, It sounds as if your rear beam could be too far forward (that's if I'm understanding your problem correctly & not barking up the wrong tree) You need to set the rear beam as far back as possible so that when the boat is on the trailer, the last roller is just about flush with the transom. I've got some piccies of my current set up I'll post later (6.4 on a SBS R4/2600 EL). Also, a 2 speed winch might help, use the low gear to get the boat over the "hump" & then switch to high gear. I've got a 2 speeder, but only have to use the low speed if the slip is particularly steep.

Hi Dave I think you have my problem. But the worst thing is the front cradle it's gorse than the back.
Cheers
B

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[Bern Hanreck]

Billy , I've had this set up for ten years now , and never really had any problems with it . It seems to correlate what PD is saying about the rear set of swinging rollers being back by the transom. Sorry picture is a bit dark , but it was taken in Bonny Scotland.......

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Bern Hanreck

Billy , I've had this set up for ten years now , and never really had any problems with it . It seems to correlate what PD is saying about the rear set of swinging rollers being back by the transom. Sorry picture is a bit dark , but it was taken in Bonny Scotland.......

Tx Ben appreciated is that a Rapide? Picture quality is fine Scottish air quality for you. We're you not at ERR this year I think I talked to you Tobermory.
Cheers
B

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[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jambo

Hi Dave I think you have my problem. But the worst thing is the front cradle it's gorse than the back
B

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that's a prickly problem for sure

[AJ.]

Hi Jambo,

I have the standard Rapide Roller that came with the boat from Ribcraft. Regularly have to work solo as I have lazy deck hands! As you can see from this thread showing the trailer set up the rear rollers are right on the transom. Hope this is helpful.

Alex
http://www.rib.net/forum/f49/a5-3-0l...o-49068-2.html

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

that's a prickly problem for sure

Hi Dave bloody big fingers on iPhone it's a curse! Having looked at AJ's set up it looks as if my front cradle is far to far forward it's at the at the consul or maybe in front. If it was the same as AzJ' and I think yours it would be flat for half the pull up the trailer on two cradles. All this to get a boat out the water what the hell i will just keep it in next winter save the hassle.
Cheers
B

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[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jambo

Hi Dave bloody big fingers on iPhone it's a curse! Having looked at AJ's set up it looks as if my front cradle is far to far forward it's at the at the consul or maybe in front. If it was the same as AzJ' and I think yours it would be flat for half the pull up the trailer on two cradles. All this to get a boat out the water what the hell i will just keep it in next winter save the hassle.
Cheers
B

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The front beam needs to be sat under the console. The rollers need to be far enough apart so the keel is just clear of the swing beam I.e move the sets of rollers to port & starboard to increase the gap between them, this will lower the keel towards the beam & reduce the "hump" that you're trying to climb. Sorry if I'm teaching my granny to suck eggs.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

The front beam needs to be sat under the console. The rollers need to be far enough apart so the keel is just clear of the swing beam I.e move the sets of rollers to port & starboard to increase the gap between them, this will lower the keel towards the beam & reduce the "hump" that you're trying to climb. Sorry if I'm teaching my granny to suck eggs.

No your not I am grateful for your time and advice worth a dram or two in June me thinks!! I am going up next wend I will take photos from all angles. I see Gullwing sell a conversion kit may look into that as well. Be in touch. Thank see mate.

B

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[jambo]

Dave just seen your photos. I only have four sets of two rollers at each end of the H. Yo have Faroe and they are placed differently. B

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[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by jambo

Yo have Faroe and they are placed differently. B

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No I think they are still between Shetland & Iceland Sausage fingers

[mick]

Originally Posted by jambo

Dave just seen your photos. I only have four sets of two rollers at each end of the H. Yo have Faroe and they are placed differently. B

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My trailer is set up much the same 4 rollers at the transom 4 under the console plus a keel roller at the front easy to recover especially if you get someone else to wind it in

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

No I think they are still between Shetland & Iceland Sausage fingers

Sorry Dave that's the auto spell has a mind of its own. I meant four sets of doubles on each side!!