Sunray said:Hello,
As I am about to take the plunge (both literally and figuratively) and purchase my first Standard Laser, I need to find an appropriate way to transport the thing.
*What are my options re: a roof rack--any specifically designed for the Laser? I have a new Honda Element (with a nice ding in the hood, thanks to Hurricane Katrina) if that helps.....
I heard that some folks drag a trailer behind them. That, for some reason, would not be my first choice, but I should know what is available....
*Any suggestions as to a safe well-built trailer?
In my internet research the name Seitech dolly appears quite often. It appears to be nothing more than an odd collection of PVC pipes strung together to move a sailboat around....fair enough....but I suppose I'll have to lug the thing inside the car on every race day?
* some insight into this dolly would be helpful..
Thanks for reading/responding,
Ray
Miami Beach
computeroman2 said:In terms of boat longevity, car-topping is worse for the boat especially long distances, but it's easier. A trailer is better but only with top and bottom covers. As long as you don't plan on leaving the boat on roof racks for more than a few hours at a time, it should be fine. Just don't plan on driving to the orange bowl midwinters in fla. from ME with a boat on top of your car-BAD IDEA.
computeroman2 said:It's a bad idea to cartop a laser for extended periods of time because leaving the hull supported on it's deck (which it wasn't designed for-it was meant to be sailed, deck up, in the water) with only 2 points supporting it puts alot of stress on those 2 points, and leaving/driving it on a car for days at a time puts unnecessary stress on the hull, greatly reducing its life.
Does that answer your question Merrily?
computeroman2 said:It's a bad idea to cartop a laser for extended periods of time because leaving the hull supported on it's deck (which it wasn't designed for-it was meant to be sailed, deck up, in the water) with only 2 points supporting it puts alot of stress on those 2 points, and leaving/driving it on a car for days at a time puts unnecessary stress on the hull, greatly reducing its life.
Does that answer your question Merrily?