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I have no idea of the availability in the US but most Europeans use a much simpler roadbase that 'mates' with the standard launching trolley (dolly) see this link: - http://www.roostersailing.com/merch...ode=1&Product_Code=lcrt&Category_Code=lptrail
Interesting. But how do you keep the back of dolly from sliding around on the trailer and the front of the dolly attached to the trailer?
Hmmm. I have an old British trolley that came over to the US with my 1989 British boat. I wonder if this:
Is the modern version of my galvanized trolley? Mine has the eye in the front for locking to a trailer, and a similar gunwale support system, but the design of the frame is different:
Almost certainly - over the years PSE UK (and others) have supplied similar trolleys from a variety of manufacturers. They pretty much all fit on the same road bases, which again have been, produced by a variety of manufacturers however, with only minor adjustment, most trolleys are compatible with most bases.Hmmm. I have an old British trolley that came over to the US with my 1989 British boat. I wonder if this:
Is the modern version of my galvanized trolley? Mine has the eye in the front for locking to a trailer, and a similar gunwale support system, but the design of the frame is different:
Looks like the same as my UK trolley (that goes with the UK trailer I also got). There is a small tang projecting forwards horizontally (flat face horizontal as well) with a slot cut in it. When the trolley is in position and in the hooks just in front of the rollers on the trailer, the trolley is lowered and the tang fits over another vertical tang on the trailer (vertical tang has a hole and you then put a pin through which holds the trolley on the trailer.
My only negative with the UK trailer trolley combination is that until you are used to it it is quite easy to bash the boat bottom/stern on the ground whilst getting the trolley/boat on/off the trailer. Once used to it you are aware of what to lift and how high so its not an issue (guess I'll polish out the scratches some time - maybe in a few years).
Ian
EDIT: Also, there is very little clearance between the boat and the trolley across the axle thing. It is covered with rubber so not a major issue but a couple of thickness's of cover is the gap - so putting on the undercover alone is a knack you have to get the hang of. No idea if boat and trailer touch there when you e.g. cross railway tracks (and I'm in the car then). Nice thing is that everything is low on the road. The trailer/trolley/boat it not massively high so does not obstruct your rear vision and it very stable.
Do you mean that your trolley is the same as mine, or the same as the newer one?
I bet your trolley would either fit or be easily adjusted to fit this trailer. The roadbase element has indespension units that provide excellent suspension. The boat cannot move enough to hit the rubber
I had no idea what "indespension units" were, but Google led me to their website. It looks like they are some kind of trailing arm suspension system with a torsional spring providing the resilient support. Am I right?
I use a galvanized Kitty Hawk. The boat is strapped down to the gunwale supports and doesn't move or bounce. I put 12" wheels on so that it rides smoother on the highway. It weighs 100 lbs and the whole thing goes down the ramp as a dolly. On steep ramps it takes a little muscle to get back up but not bad. If you're in sand it's a bit heavy for the narrow tires.I'd be interested in thought re: Laser trailers, Kitty Hawk v. Trailex v. other. I want to save my back.
j
From what I have seen around regattas in the northeast, the Seitech roll-off trailer set-up is the best (although it is expensive). You just install it on a standard small road trailer (with or without the additional rack shown in the photo below).