I am looking at getting into the world of the Sunfish, as it would be great to have a small boat I can rig quickly and take out single-handed without needing to rouse up crew or spend an hour rigging my other boat. I mostly sail at a lake with no hoist for launching, and usually ramp launch my other boat, which is also dry sailed. I know a lot of Sunfish sailers just haul their boats upside down on flat trailers or in the bed of their pickup, but I suspect this is more feasible if you have (1) a soft beach for beaching the boat so it can be un-rigged and lifted onto the truck or trailer, and (2) a helper to manage the boat. I'm looking for something I can tow to the lake and get into the water in less than 20 minutes, and haul out just as quickly, any evening of the week.
What advice do you have for ramp launching, both in terms of equipment and technique? Are there any trailers that are most favored for this? I am starting fresh, and will probably buy all new, so I'm really open to try anything / not limited to what I can find second-hand.
Thank you!
What advice do you have for ramp launching, both in terms of equipment and technique? Are there any trailers that are most favored for this? I am starting fresh, and will probably buy all new, so I'm really open to try anything / not limited to what I can find second-hand.
Thank you!