Got a decent trailer but really should improve launch/retrieval ability.... I think my keel rest on trailer
needs a wider board to rest on( more than a 2"x6" ), a vertical tapered "V" guide pattern on the sides on keel rest,
and maybe rollers mounted on the vertical boards to assist pulling the bow up to the bow rest .
If I can get measurements of the width of the keel, that will help me fabricate a low skill, low tech V guide
for the keel to slide into when pulling her on bunks and cranking snug with the trailer winch...
I believe that the board on my trailer is a 2 x 10 but I'll check it out today. And the keel is almost that wide! I'll post more accurate measurements later.
bob23
I went with a 2 x 8 for the keel to rest on, but a 2 x 10 would be a better size match. I used 2 x 6 boards for the side guides.
It is interesting to see the trailer set-up that Hutchins put under the new Com-Pac 23 Pilothouse. You can see they just used a 2 x 6 for the bottom board. See a pictures below.
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/greene2108/Com-Pac%2023%20Trailer/100_0033.jpg)
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/greene2108/Com-Pac%2023%20Trailer/100_0035.jpg)
Mike
Quote from: Bob23 on October 05, 2012, 05:08:19 AM
I believe that the board on my trailer is a 2 x 10 but I'll check it out today. And the keel is almost that wide! I'll post more accurate measurements later.
bob23
BOB- did you get measurement of keel yet ?
I sorta, kinda forgot. I'll get right on it tomorrow. Promise.
Bob23..the forgetful
My keel guides are set 12-3/4 inches apart and that gives about 3/4 inch clearance at the widest point of the keel.
Hock:
The paint lines on my 2x10 are right to the edge so I feel confident in stating that the keel is about 9 1/2" wide.
bob23
My 1980 Com-Pac 23 was in pretty good condition when I bought it but the trailer was in a sad shape. It had a surge/drum brake set-up at one time but someone decided to disconnect the brakes and remove the surge device altogether. This and the copious amounts of rust throughout did not instill any road going confidence. I started my search for someone who could bring my trailer up to par or maybe buy a new one. I opted for a new one. Here's the old one:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8048/8096806281_86e6edf0fb.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8049/8096823814_7d36078a6d.jpg)
And here's the new one:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8186/8096814372_98519586d6.jpg)
I'll take some measurements on it when I return from overseas and post it.