My University sailing team currently has six fully functioning lasers however due to neglect our two trailers have fallen into disrepair over time. Currently we are in possession of a 4 laser trailer and a 2 laser trailer but we are currently searching for replacement options. Is is possible to get a trailer that can hold all six lasers at once (along with associated booms and masts) or are there no options but to purchase two separate trailers.
my yatch club has a trailer with room for 6 and i know one that has room for 13 (stupid) so it is deffinetly possible, i just dont know where to get one
If your school has a engineering department go talk to the dean of Mechanical Engineering. There are probobly some of the mechanical guys that could design the trailer for you. Then see if there is a local fab shop that could build it for you. Start with a 5x7 utility trailer that can be bought anywhere and build from there. It would not be that difficult. The Laser is a fairly light boat.
Check w/ Seitech ( http://www.seitech.com/trailer_racks.aspx )- I have towed with their stackable rack that holds 5 Lasers (3 stacked, one on each side of the stack) and I believe they have one with a 4 high stack, but even with 3 stacked you need to be aware of low overpasses.
Your other option is to go the custom route as suggested above - I have seen some nice custom built units with a long (20'-30') but lightweight frame, single and dual axle setups that can hold a coach boat as well as 6-12 hulls
If you are looking for ideas on the custom built route, both Andy @ TackleShack and Kurt @ Sailfit have custom trailers that perhaps they can take a pic of or give you some basic info..
The guys from Calgary, Alberta brought one down that had 4 hulls on racks and 2 hanging off each side, then an equipment box at the bottom. They pulled it with a Tahoe.
Check to see if Eric Tulk (Mullet Time! here on TLF) or Scott Meers at the Calgary yacht Club can send you a photo.
Hi,
I can't remember where (TLF-Picture??) or when, but I have seen a Road-trailer for 6 Lasers somehwere. It probably was built in the USA or in Canada. I added a rough sketch below of the principle of that trailer (sorry I am not a painter...).
Ciao
LooserLu