Practicalities of a trailer sailer

Just thought the 540kg quoted earlier in this thread sounded a bit light.
Sailboatdata list it as 1350kg.
It's a pretty wide range!
 
Kelpie said:
Just thought the 540kg quoted earlier in this thread sounded a bit light.
Sailboatdata list it as 1350kg.It's a pretty wide range!
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Swa one at boat show years ago. However even if its only 1000kg once you get trailer it will be nearer 125o and as 1350kg is about right for 21fter it all more likely to add up to 1500kg.

Towbar nose limit on most cars will preclude that, so go fo 4 wheel trailer to ease things and then its 1750kg all up. Buy SUV or Landie to tow it and oh dear - you can no longer afford the boat. Its no fun towing boats with a small car. Even my big Saab needed care with 22fter behind.

Either get bigger trailable boat and tow once or twice a year in quiet damp weather or keep the boat small
 
Having owned a succession of trailer sailers ranging from a West Wight Potter up to the current Liberty over the last 30 years. The one that sticks out in my mind for the best (easiest) at trailering, launching/recovery most weekends was the Shipmate Senior.
Most weekends I would rig launch and recover on my own , it was easier if I had a helper (they didn't need to lift) to steady, but very do-able on my own. A cockpit tent improves the whole experience. Also as previously stated, fits in a standard garage.
Longest trip 2 up was 12 days and we were still on speaking terms at the end.
 
@GeeW. The Shipmates have an active owners club too with great information and support. In many ways I’m sorry we sold ours. Top marks on the 12 day trip- we only managed weekends as there were two dogs aboard as well.
 
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