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I haven't had to mess with that bow handle area yet. As for the size, I did a 4" and kind of wish that I had done a 6", live and learn. Enjoy your new boat.

This is what I did before I got my trailer. I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee and it did work pretty well. But, it was real a pain to stuff the boat in the back of an suv on a hot day. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=39168 Very happy I got the trailer.

I went with the smaller $150.00 HF trailer. It did take some modification though. It works great for the 10 miles to the river or 300+ miles to the beach. I believe that the one that you are looking at, since it is made for a boat, would be even better. All that being said, if you want no...

I saw a guy last Friday in one of those little Hobie Wave things. He had a full grown, although still a pup choclate lab. The pup looked like it was having a blast. They had a K9 pfd on it too. I saw the dog trying to get on the boat at one time and just kept pushing it into the hydrilla...

With all that, I think that you may need to add more beer to the list periodically. :D Another great place to look for help is the yahoo groups sunfish sailor site Good luck, can't wait to see the photos. MP

I agree with Ralph, do what you need to do to get your boat in the water. I have been hauling a boat for 2+ years on a dolly made out of 3/4" galvanized pipe, some fittings, 4 X 4, two wheel barrow wheels and a steel axle. I ratchet strap it to the middle of the hull and go. Use the money...

Steve- Wait to cut that port... I just installed 2 and I am pretty sure that the opening is not exactly 5". Usually, you trace around the top of the lid and the "housing" fits right in. The brand that I used recommended to use a silicone sealant. Look at the sunfish sailor group on yahoo...

That is why it says "My New Favorite Feature of this Forum..." Not- My Favorite New Feature of this Forum... What did mom always say? If you can't say something nice......

I rewired my trailer last season, using the bulb type fixtures as well. I used butt splices (the kind you have to crimp) that have heat shrink built in. You basically just heat them at either end after you crimp. The package does say that they are waterproof I believe. I have not had a...

Chris, I used a hitch extender on my 2000 Jeep Cherokee. I never used it at more than about 30 mph. It worked for great for a summer and was cheap. I used plenty of padding and the boat sat flat and didn't move or bounce. I got a little tired of stuffing the boat in the back of the...

Is there a good place on land to watch the race from? I live a few minutes away and may pop by for a looksy.

I used sail tape I bought at West Marine last summer as well. It worked great and has held up too. The repair was on a large 5 inch by 5 inch "L" shaped tear in my sail. I would call it a $2.00 sized hole.:) I spoke with a sail maker/repairer friend of a friend who said to just tape...

I have my new trailer all set up and took the Fish out for a test spin yesterday. It pulled great but, it left me with a few questions though-- 1- How warm do hubs ususlly get (8" tires)? They were warm to the touch but Not Hot. 2- Is a little bounce normal. I assume so with such a...

I think that I will go the bag route. I like the idea of using a pool noodle to roll it on to. No doubt that I will make sure that the sail is dry before storage. By the way, does any one have tips for salt water sailing? I am going to the beach and want to make sure that the salt...

Yes, I did see the PVC tube idea here - http://www.cattanach.org/sunfishtrailer.html It looks like a great soution- very safe for the sail etc... I think that a wet sail may be in issue in the tube. I am sure that you could take it out for drying and then put it back in the tube... Maybe...

Thanks so much for the info. It sounds like I am on the right track. Just wanted to make sure that they didn't end up under a 18 wheeler on the Hwy. Thanks again, Mark

Does anyone have any good ideas (pics) of how they transport their spars and mast while trailering? I want to secure them to the top of the boat when it is on the trailer. I will wrap them in a blue camping tarp so wind and dirt etc do not harm them. I am thinking of pool noodle padding...

I was looking for a dolly last year- although not for the beach. Like Supercub- I went the homemade route. I spent about $45 - $60 at the Home Depot on galvanized pipe, lawn mower wheels, an axel and a few peices of angle iron. Other materials that I already had were - a piece of 4X4...

What is a good over all length? Would something like the trailer in the link below work? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42708 I am looking for ideas, any more ideas or photos of what people have done would be a help. Thanks MP

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