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RL24, RL28, and RL34 Trailable Yachts
from Rob Legg Yachts
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Hi Geoff, I have attached a photo of my boat on the trailer. This trailer is set up very well and is easy to launch and retrieve without putting the hubs in the water. It wasn't always like this I have altered a few things to make it more user friendly. My winch post was always on the main draw bar and not on the "A" frame so yes I have always been able to reach it. Not sure on your exact setup but the winch post on the drawbar, if you intend to use the tilt is a must. I have made a new drawbar section on my trailer mainly because I tow with a Nissan Patrol and I could never open the main rear door. I extended my drawbar by about 240mm and made it out of heavier walled box section so I didn't have to brace it. I was also able to add some metal to the sides of the new draw bar and make the tilt mechanism a tighter fit which has made the trailer track straighter on the road, the old one had become very sloppy Hope this helps, if you have any other questions or need more pics shoot me an email and I will try to help.
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The trailer for my boat, Windsong 124, appears to be made as per the trailer drawings on this site. The problem is that the winch post is connected to the upper section of the tilt, as a consequence when the trailer tilts; the winch is about 2 metres in the air. The trailers I have looked at on trailer sailers in the local sailing club have the winch post attached to the draw bar. I was thinking of extending the drawbar by about 40cm and fitting the winch post to it. Has anyone had any experience with this?
