Apr 1, 2000. Just bought a 1986 typhoon daysailer; presently on stands next to a cottage on Cape Cod (Bourne, Mass.). I need a trailer to move it a mile to a ramp in order to launch it; don't plan on traveling with it on highway. Advice about trailer needed: Will a two-wheeler be adequate? I've heard that "rollers" on a trailer can damage the hull: is this true? Any suggestions would be helpful; I'm not experienced with the trailer issue. A local trailer outfit said they could put together a trailer that would do the job for $2250. Seems like a lot of money.Thanks. arnie
arnie@massmed.org
advice about getting a trailer for my typhoon?
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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jerry cureton
Re: advice about getting a trailer for my typhoon?
I bought a Ty last year, and got a new Triad Trailer from Connecticut. It was pricey, but a great trailer. It cost about $2500, but I figure I will save that over a few years in yard haul outs and winter storage fees. Check out Triad. They have made many trailers specifically for Tys.
jcureton@home.com
arnold (arnie) Abrams wrote: Apr 1, 2000. Just bought a 1986 typhoon daysailer; presently on stands next to a cottage on Cape Cod (Bourne, Mass.). I need a trailer to move it a mile to a ramp in order to launch it; don't plan on traveling with it on highway. Advice about trailer needed: Will a two-wheeler be adequate? I've heard that "rollers" on a trailer can damage the hull: is this true? Any suggestions would be helpful; I'm not experienced with the trailer issue. A local trailer outfit said they could put together a trailer that would do the job for $2250. Seems like a lot of money.Thanks. arnie
jcureton@home.com
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Bob Bernier
Home-built Typhoon trailer
I converted a flat-bed trailer over to a Typhoon trailer for a small amount of money. (The flat-bed came w/ the boat.)
First, I purchased (5) jack-stand screws and pads from "Brownell-Boats", in Mattapoisett, MA for about $25. each.
Next, (5) tripods were fabricated from suitable steel tubing and welded together w/ plywood jigs which I hauled to a neighborhood welder, together w/ all precut tubing. He welded tripod units using jigs, then welded tripods to flat-bed at specified locations.
Bingity-Bangity-Boom!
This trailer is used for transport to-and-from the mariner, where a crane takes over for launching.
If interested, I have CAD prints of the details.
Estimate less than $300 for conversion.
Good luck.
RBernier@alsic.com
First, I purchased (5) jack-stand screws and pads from "Brownell-Boats", in Mattapoisett, MA for about $25. each.
Next, (5) tripods were fabricated from suitable steel tubing and welded together w/ plywood jigs which I hauled to a neighborhood welder, together w/ all precut tubing. He welded tripod units using jigs, then welded tripods to flat-bed at specified locations.
Bingity-Bangity-Boom!
This trailer is used for transport to-and-from the mariner, where a crane takes over for launching.
If interested, I have CAD prints of the details.
Estimate less than $300 for conversion.
Good luck.
RBernier@alsic.com