Hi Guys,
We were discussing trailer launching techniques
and equipment the other day; the subject of my trike-trailer came up; and
now it occurs to me there's something I neglected to say.
I totally agree with Vance, Gary, and others
that a trailer with brake-equipped duals is desirable for hauling heavy
subs.
The only reason I have a trike
is that my sub was built under limitations of time and money; when
I bought the trailer I modified, it was the only one I could find and afford
at the time, and I had to have something to get the boat out of the back
yard and down to the Marina (only a block away) for initial
tests.
One of these days I'm going to get a
"real" trailer for this boat; the one I buy for my next project
will also include duals and brakes. I don't really feel
"safe" without them; but at the time I build my first sub, I
pretty much had to take what I could find and afford.
With only two main wheels, the trike
arrangement works well for launch and recovery, and it served my limited
needs (most of the time); but towing it any distance, or at any speed, is
pretty chancy. Given a choice, braked-duals are the way to
go.
Hope I didn't give anyone the wrong
idea.
Pat
I think we have discussed this before, but how
heavy is your sub Pat?? Gary I know yours weighs around 6000 lbs..I
agree that a sub that heavy should have trailor brakes.. My Kboat will only
be about 2000 lbs, and I am not planning on putting brakes on it.. both
because I cannot afford it at this time, and because I dont think you need
brakes on anything under 2500lbs.. (although it is nice) any
thoughts.??
dale.