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Topic: trailer dimensions

Posted By: Mike V
Subject: trailer dimensions
Date Posted: 22 May 2013 at 10:40pm

I am going op pick up hull No 182 in a couple of weeks and the deal for the trailer fell through. Can someone please measure up their trailer so I can fabricate one. I need to know the distance from the tongue to the keel. Placement and height of the posts. Any help would be appreciated. I was planning on sailing the Quebec open but this situation might make it tough for me to make it.

Mike

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Posted By: Bill Layton
Date Posted: 22 May 2013 at 10:49pm

The next best place to order a new trailer is from the marine cradle shop just outside of Toronto. Check with them. Last i heard they built them new for $4500.

Posted By: Mike V
Date Posted: 23 May 2013 at 6:34am

Hi Bill
I have built several trailers including a J24 trailer. It is a pretty easy job. I just need the dimensions. I can always drive to Niagara on the lake and measure the laser cradle there. I was just trying not to make the drive. The J trailer was a day project and about $1000 to build.
Mike

Posted By: Bill Layton
Date Posted: 23 May 2013 at 8:43am

Trailer is a square frame with a triangle up front

-The frame itself is 5" U channel all the way round even including the triangular frame at the front

-Top edge of the square frame to the resting surface of the keel with a straight edge is 7.25"

-Square frame width (outside of frame to outside of frame)= 73.25"

-Dimension from outside of wheel covers to outside of wheel covers = 95" (max trailer width)

-centre of tongue (ball) to very fwd bottom edge of keel = 170"

-Fwd face of front square frame beam to centre of tongue (ball) = 107"

-Fwd posts welded at front corners of square frame, height = 43

-Distance apart at top where post is cut, centre of post to centre of post =43.75"

-Middle posts welded on edge of square frame, height = 38.25"

-Distance apart at top where post is cut, centre of post to centre of post =59"

-measure from middle of front post to middle of middle posts at base=68"

-Rear posts welded at edge of square frame, height = 39.5"

-Distance apart at top where post is cut, centre of post to centre of post =70"

-measure from middle of middle post to middle of aft post at base=65.5"

- 4" drop axles

Tandem axle rated 3500 Lbs each axle

Brakes all 4 wheels

Posted By: Mike V
Date Posted: 23 May 2013 at 10:05pm

Thanks Bill
Looking forward to meeting you in person.
Mike

Posted By: Mike V
Date Posted: 23 May 2013 at 10:06pm

Thanks Bill
That is perfect.
Mike