Trailering the CD25

[Jim Stull]

Would very much like to here from anyone who is moving their CD 25 around by trailer.
Thanks
Jim



jtstull@b4futures.net

[kevin aubuchon]

Would very much like to here from anyone who is moving their CD 25 around by trailer.
Thanks
Jim

I have a trailer that I used for storage and transportation, but not for launching. The boat hoist has to place it/set it on the trailer. The trailer is a typical flat bed trailer converted carrying a boat. Four vertical supports were added on each side. At the top of each supports is a 15" x 15" piece of plywood that is on a swivel so it conforms to the hull. Each plywood piece has carpet on it to protect the hull.

A vertical support is made of 2 pieces of pipe, one fitting in the other. The height is maintained by a bolt that goes throught both. If I remember correctly, the pipe sizes are 3"" OD and 2" OD. The larger pipe was welded on to the trailer, with some reinforcements. They tilt in slightly.

Although the trailer can hold the weight of the boat, all of the weight is concentrated on a few square feet where the keel sits. There are a few fore-and-aft pieces and side-to-side pieces (going beneath where the keel sits) welded on the trailer to help distribute the weight.

This make a great trailer for transportation. To launch the boat from the trailer, I would need 6 feet of water and a extender piece off the tow vehicle. The trailer would be completely submerged. I just use a boat hoist.

This trailer can be built for $1000 or less, starting with a 16' flatbed trailer rated at 7000 lbs (about $600, add $400 more for pipes, welding, brakes, etc).

Contact me if you would like to see pictures.

good luck
kevin aubuchon



abuchoko@maritz.com

[Jim Stull]

Would very much like to here from anyone who is moving their CD 25 around by trailer.
Thanks
Jim

I have a trailer that I used for storage and transportation, but not for launching. The boat hoist has to place it/set it on the trailer. The trailer is a typical flat bed trailer converted carrying a boat. Four vertical supports were added on each side. At the top of each supports is a 15" x 15" piece of plywood that is on a swivel so it conforms to the hull. Each plywood piece has carpet on it to protect the hull.

A vertical support is made of 2 pieces of pipe, one fitting in the other. The height is maintained by a bolt that goes throught both. If I remember correctly, the pipe sizes are 3"" OD and 2" OD. The larger pipe was welded on to the trailer, with some reinforcements. They tilt in slightly.

Although the trailer can hold the weight of the boat, all of the weight is concentrated on a few square feet where the keel sits. There are a few fore-and-aft pieces and side-to-side pieces (going beneath where the keel sits) welded on the trailer to help distribute the weight.

This make a great trailer for transportation. To launch the boat from the trailer, I would need 6 feet of water and a extender piece off the tow vehicle. The trailer would be completely submerged. I just use a boat hoist.

This trailer can be built for $1000 or less, starting with a 16' flatbed trailer rated at 7000 lbs (about $600, add $400 more for pipes, welding, brakes, etc).

Contact me if you would like to see pictures.

good luck
kevin aubuchon

Kevin
Thanks for the clear description.
I am going to look at a CD25 this weekend that has a trailer included with the package. If all appears OK I intend to purchase. It is a 1975 and reportedly in good shape. The trailer was built specifically for the boat. Currently I trailer sail a Compact 16 and am a bit apprehensive about trailering the much bigger CD25. I tow with a full size Ford PU with the 351 & the factory towing package so this should be OK but I am somewhat concerned about this big mass following me down the highway.
How does yours tow. Any special problems?
Thanks again.
Jim



jtstull@b4futures.net