Beginner catamaran lesson the launching trolley

[@benhuot6852]

You have THE best Catamaran channel on KZbin by far, I just bought an old Pringle 16 and I have been watching ALL your video. But then I had doubt about the beach trolley, then I found that video, and at the beginning I said to myself... ok nice 2-3 people doing this but if someone is alone?... then came 6:37 for solo use. Great tips like you always do. You are so good to cover so may steps (some may look stupid but they are NOT) of sailing CAT. The last time I had a CAT it was 32 years ago and it was a Pringle 16, the same a bought today. I want to thank you so much. At 58 am am not the crazy kid I was at 20, but I am as excited then I was then.

[@JoyriderTV]

Great stuff! Thanks. I'm glad to be able to help. Congratulation on getting the Prindle.

[@dcmsr5141]

I am so glad I found your channel, clear and concise, thank you so much!!! oh yeah I've subbed!!!

[@JoyriderTV]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kenshores9900]

I have a set of beach wheels for my Hobie 16. You can drag your boat across grass but not rock and sand. Great video.

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks!

[@wilmot0]

Another excellent presentation Joe! Great background information and demonstrations!👍

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks!!

[@stevenvachon9745]

A beach cart is essential in my situation for getting my boat from the front yard to the river edge where I put it upside-down over the bow of the hulls (it's a double beam cradle with 8" side posts). I then paddle my boat (10 minutes ) , sails onboard, to the mouth of the lake where I use the beach cart to roll the boat over the low water at the end of the river. The cart and paddle gets stashed, I raise the sails and off I go. It's a bit of a procedure but I don't have to trailer or raise the mast each time I sail. I put my boat on 4- 6x6 wooden blocks on the grass. Keeps it stable and up off the ground.

[@JoyriderTV]

Nice, sounds like a much better solution!

[@RAY-gt7cp]

Thank you for posting Joseph! This was very informative. I am trying to decide either to build a trolley system or purchase one. Trying to locate a manufacturer for the big fat wheel and axle bearing. Ramon, Hobie 18 skipper from Texas USA

[@JoyriderTV]

I buy all of ours from cadcat in germany around 150 euros per wheel - those big wheels are expensive but worth it.

[@HobieCat68]

I went the DIY route first but struggled with it once built. The key is having some sort of bearings between the axle and the wheels. Difficult to source for a DIY build (The Cat Trax uses delrin rods along the axel between it and the wheel hubs.) After a few years I splashed some cash (around $550) on the classic Cat Trax with balloon tyres from Florida Sailcraft. I wish I had just done that from day one. Nothing I have seen comes close to how easy they make it to manouver your boat around. Another tip, if you have the basic cat trax without the cradles you may find the boat wanting to slip backwards once you have it at the balance point. You can fix this by running a line from the center of the axle back round the rear crossbar, through the mainsheet cam cleat and up to the front beam tied off round the dolphin striker. Especially useful if you are doing it solo and when getting the boat out of the water at the end of the sail. I tie the line that comes out of the axle ends up round the shrouds, back down and around the axle ends then up again tied off around the shrouds.

[@feedingravens]

Good to see Kate in action again. Greetings to her from her Tiger chauffeur

[@JoyriderTV]

🤩

[@kenshores9900]

Good video. Don't know of anyone that has done such a video.

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks very much!

[@iggi1972]

Competent, thank you!

[@JoyriderTV]

You're welcome!

[@thehorrifyinggamer5460]

Hey Joe, another great video. You convinced me to splurge and get a set of cat trax. I am on Murray's now and the link/discount code is not working. Any thoughts?

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks for the heads up - i've contacted murrays and will let you know when i get a response - it wasn't for a discount, just for a free t-shirt (which is nice too!)

[@mikefougere]

If launching at a new and unfamiliar area, a thorough scan for power lines is essential.

[@JoyriderTV]

Absolutely - top tip!!

[@mikefougere]

@@JoyriderTV Yes, a carbon tip.😅

[@bartosz2613]

Can you show how to take the boat out of the water solo?

[@JoyriderTV]

Coming up.

[@RichieMoore]

+1, and also launching a boat solo into the sea, whilst having to place the trolley back on the beach. I fear the boat floating away.

[@atxbg]

Joseph, I'm thinking about buying an old hobie 16 (and hope to learn on this). I'm told there are no soft spots in the hulls and that the mast is in good shape. The trampoline will likely need to be replaced and it will need new rigging. I may be able to buy it for less than 1k (before the needed repairs). can you give me general idea what such repairs would cost? Love your channel BTW.

[@JoyriderTV]

Great choice! A trampoline will probably be somewhere in the region of $500 and 250 for the rigging - those will give the boat a great facelift.

[@walleye306]

Guess I'll need to find something that can be towed, the dock nearest to my cabin is a 15 minute walk, but about 50 meters of it is on a 30° slope lol

[@JoyriderTV]

You Can tow this kinds of boat on a road trailer. Any overhead power cables?

[@pastrami00]

I have no access to the beach where I live. Anyone ever launch a hobie cat from a boat launch?

[@JoyriderTV]

I think it would have to be a big boat to launch from.

[@davidmarquez8293]

My daughter and I did it in Long Beach last year, and after dealing with it I went and found some beach wheels. Too many rough surfaces to contend with, plus other boating traffic.

[@slehman65]

Anyone here have a Hobie Getaway that they use on beach wheels? I find it’s always at least a two (sometimes three) person job. Would love any tips for making it easier!

[@JoyriderTV]

I'll make a short video with a quick tip.

[@slehman65]

@@JoyriderTV Thank you!!

[@VinceManiscalco]

@@JoyriderTV Hi Joe, Love the videos. Did you ever make the video on using the beach dolly with a Hobie Getaway? If so can you post a link. Given the weight of the boat, its a bit of a hassle to cart it over soft sand. I have a standard beach dolly and was wondering if a frame dolly would make it any easier. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@JoyriderTV]

@@VinceManiscalco unfortunately, the style of trolley wont really make to much difference - it's the big wheels that will really help in soft sand.

[@ulrikmller3161]

Everyone at my marina uses old car tires to store their cats on land to prevent scratching the hull

[@JoyriderTV]

Another fine choice,. They can leave marks on the hulls though.

[@franklinsmith8857]

Is it possible that launched Hobie 16 footer catamaran at a boat dock

[@JoyriderTV]

This will be a good one for this week's Q+A Friday at 2000 Greek time - but available to view afterwards.

[@friendlypiranha774]

Why do beach wheels cost almost as much as a secondhand Hobie?😂

[@JoyriderTV]

I know,, right...

[@rb30athorn]

No tide!? Humm interesting. That was my takeaway.

[@JoyriderTV]

For real.

[@criptopherdutton776]

Cat Trax

[@JoyriderTV]

How could I forget?!