Ongoing with my Nacra 5.5 project (disassembled, need to replace beams), I have picked up an old, lightweight dinghy trailer I plan to modify to fit the cat. I am interested in seeing some pics of people's trailer setups for similar boats. And any ideas for the least complicated but proper way to make some sort of hull cradles for the cat, and how to raise and attach them up and outboard on the trailer frame. I have the ability to do some simple welding. I was thinking of simply 2x6 or 2x8 boards, attached at right angles to each other along one edge, forming a V. Covering this is some old carpet, and attaching to some metal supports welded along each side to raise the V-boards up and out. Does this sound reasonable?
The trailer is 18ft from hitch to taillights, and 6.5ft between the inside walls of the tires. I plan to extent the front bar that the hitch is attached to by several feet, as well as hanging the boat a foot or two out the back, so that the hulls will have enough clearance not to hit the car when the trailer is turned (!!!). The cool thing about this trailer is that the axles can move fore and aft along a series of mounting holes, to customize the trailer for proper balance and tongue weight.
I also have some ideas for mast support uprights, and I'd like them to fold down or be removable, as I have a very low-roof carport I plan to store it under (low on one side, due to steep roof to reduce snow loading).
Any thoughts and photos appreciate!
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Tom
Hobie Getaway, Nacra 5.5, Hobie Tiger
Wish list: A-cat classic, F16 Viper!
Northern California
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