Will our truck pull this 29' foldable Sailing trimaran?

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks for all the great recommendations you guys! We did actually have a red flag on the mast before we left that you can see quickly at @12:01 and we have been making some tweaks along the way including moving the mast back about a foot which gives us significant clearance between it and the camper. We could easily remove the bowsprit as well if it was too close to the camper but that hasn’t been a problem.

[@va7dgp]

I was going to mention a flag. The DOT would nail you for sure. I'd put a red LED light on the end. of the end of the mast. Nighttime driving seeing the mast may be an issue. Watching further the back of the pontoons should have lights as well. The overhang of the trailer should have lights. I check the USA highway traffic act.

[@Trk09dr]

Tula's Endless Summer, Permits?

[@TheMorganMonroeShow]

I would probably be really careful going up sudden inclines as it will bring that mask closer to the camper. 🤙🏽 you got this gig dude.....

[@jacobfirst2365]

Cool looking Tri! ⛵🍻

[@Dan-un4vt]

Tip ,, your Mast will HIT when you go over Ramps line Parking Lots !!Also ,, when you turn into your Ladder Side on the back of your Camper !!

[@623hgh]

If you go through a steep uphill transition, the mast may hit camper I learned this the hard way pulling a enclosed trailer with canoes on top

[@steveturansky9031]

When I set up my F-9A for trailering, I did not like the only lights being mounted way under on the back of the trailer, which is about 10-12' from the rear of the boat (with rudder/OB motor kicked up). So I bought another light set that I attached to aluminum rails and mounted to the boat stern. I split off the wiring at the trailer tongue with a plug to disconnect when pulling the empty trailer. This helped make the lights much more visible to following traffic.

[@jeffsteinmetz7188]

I think I have seen a lot of F27s with a similar light bar system.

[@brassring5524]

Loving your new adventure :) As a retired over the road boat hauler (million plus miles) I've got one suggestion "chafe gear", wherever a strap or securing line touches the Hull or rigging it needs some sort of protection against wear caused by vibration; strips of carpet is perfect for this.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks so much for the recommendation. We are always grateful for tips from people with loads of experience

[@brassring5524]

@@Tulasendlesssummer ...you're very welcome, I learned it mostly from observation and a few times from "oops". p.s. I just hooked into your Patreon. Cheers.

[@jrp616]

They make hitch extenders in various lengths. You might think about adding one, another 6" of clearance back there could make the difference in certain situations.

[@kevinbatchelor3819]

They make great battering ram's too, when you're backing up

[@daveamies5031]

He already had a hitch extender on the truck, not sure how much longer you can make the hitch and still have enough strength to meet the ball weight (the weight pushing down on the ball not the weight of the ball itself)

[@davidstoen4005]

Lots of good comments. I pull a RV, boat trailer, and heavy equipment trailers. Red flag in the mast, extended brake lights, careful with the mask clearance near the trailer are all excellent suggestions. You may want to look at tilting the motor up for more ground clearance. It is hard to tell from the video if it would bottom out going over a dip. Above all, have fun!!

[@tim1299]

You need removable / mountable break lights-turn signals on the boat. A good case for having a trailer designed first and then the tri.

[@miltonpomales5405]

Exactly!!!

[@steveturansky9031]

When I set up my F-9A (31') for trailering, I did this. Extra trailer lights attached to boat rear since rear of trailer ends way short of complete towing package. I split the wires off at the tongue with removable plug. I remove the extra set when towing the empty trailer. Running both sets of lights in parallel is no problem. The extra lights mount on an aluminum rail that attaches to transom. This puts the lights about 7'6" apart (boat/trailer package is 8'5" over wheels) and at eye level of following traffic.

[@CraigOverend]

I foresee many three-point turns in Billy's future.

[@Inkomanstay]

I was driving down the highway and saw a trimaran like yours going in the opposite direction and thought that was neat.... then I saw the green truck with camper pulling it and realized it was you guys. I made the decision to not make a u-turn at the next exit to drive by and wave like crazy... you know, safety. Enjoy the warmer weather!

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

🤣🤣 we’re glad you saw us and appreciate your decision haha Although we always love to see our subscribers along our journey

[@jonkerbs3265]

@@Tulasendlesssummer be

[@thomdavis1816]

Pick your gas station fill up spots carefully. I damaged the mast on my Corsair while towing when leaving the gas station since it clobbered a corner of the overhead support.

[@GeorgeIvanPare]

We are really missing you guys. We wish you were still here for some snow kiting! We hope that you are living life to the fullest no matter where you are.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

George!! We are jealous of the snow you got up there!!! Are you going to make another igloo?!? Have a blast in the snow and let us know when you are coming down for a visit in some warmer weather!!

[@mtbigskycowboy]

Billy!!! hey bro a few things you mite want to do to be totally safe with your load..First buy a hitch extenders, Second lengthen your safety chains a few lings, there to tight, Third thing put a red flag on the back of your mask. Just some tips to keep you guys and your load safe! Merry Christmas stay safe!!

[@donzie13]

My husband said that two more feet on that trailer would be good because if you go on an incline he's worried that the mast would hit the back of your camper

[@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk]

The brake and indicator lights are pretty useless under that overhang. Looks like you will get nicked as soon as a copper sees it.

[@rumblechick73]

That was my first thought too. With more SUVs and taller trucks on the road these days, I don't know how you'd be able to see those lights from behind, particularly if you are up close, like in traffic.

[@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk]

@@rumblechick73 - If the police stop them they will be lucky coz that looks like a crunch waiting to happen. Needs a proper job.

[@DrBlairMasters]

The Multihull Source in Mass is where I got my Corsair 31. Those guys have great service.

[@captaink8212]

I love your channel. Everything about it is great. You got me to purchase a Corsair as a result of your recent videos. 2 weeks ago I was the happy owner of a Catalina 36 Mk 2. After seeing your videos on the 880 though I started looking at Corsairs. Incredible boats. I am signing a contract for a 2004 Corsair 36 any moment. I visited Bob Gleason at the Multihull Source a week ago and he is something of a genius. His company will be doing all the work on my boat and probably trailering it for me. My 1988 Honda Civic definitely can’t to it! I keep my boat in Traverse City, MI, one of the great cruising spots in the world. If you’re still traveling it’s a great place to sail-in July!

[@cherylquattry7369]

I was watching your video and I sorta did the same thing you did . I installed a bow pulpit on my center console and checked the clearance just like you did. Went to test drive it and as I rolled down the driveway and up onto the road I heard and felt a crash. Looking in the rear view mirror I see the pulpit in my topper. The angle of the boat still down and the truck going up shuddered the glass. Just a little food for thought. We are a retired couple and enjoy your channel as I was in the marine industry most my life. Have fun and be safe. Mrrobalo

[@Dr_Augustus_MD]

You guys passed me in Newport on America's Cup Avenue. The truck and boat look great but this cold weather probably has you wanting to return back to Florida. I'll be heading back to Ft. Lauderdale ASAP after the Christmas holidays.

[@robm425]

Love seeing that area of of Wareham (as I lived there for quite some time), but excited to see some other places with warmer weather and new sailing spots! The mast looks like it would hit the camper on a tight turn.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Wareham was such a neat spot to checkout and we had beautiful fall weather to explore in! But it's winter now and time to get to warmer weather. No worries on the mast hitting the camper because it is directly in the center and cannot get any closer on turns

[@1datsunlover]

When you were talking about the mast furler clearance, go offscreen and a cutting wheel fires up, lmao. For an instant, I thought you were trimming the mast, lol, laughed so hard.

[@srqlisa7881]

No the adventure begins. I have to ask though how difficult is it to get in and out of the camper with the mast so close? Stay safe and warm. peace

[@vernholmes7940]

I love the way you do the things you do. Keep it up. Safe roads, fair finds and best wishes for the New Year!

[@vernholmes7940]

winds, that is

[@tomdrummy4984]

Yes, trailer lights are working ! Sorry it took so long to respond 😁🙃

[@jonalvord7006]

You should to put a class 5 hitch and a 2-4 ft extension along with airbag lifts for your trucks rear axle. Also get rid of the furling jib if your going to trailer a lot. Jibs are easy enough to roll on your boom.

[@grumpy1311]

My wife says she doesn't like your videos... I know it's because she's JEALOUS! 😄 Keep at it guys! 🌊

[@boomersudden6257]

maybe she finds them boring?

[@brianaustin1328]

Warning: try to avoid situations where you have to back up with the trailer up hill. The surge brakes will fight you in reverse and uphill.

[@Farmnflyin]

You can pin them locked off

[@22buddyboy22]

This will be an epic series of videos, looking forward to it. I noticed the 2 leading wheels on the trailer looked like they were taking a fair amount more of the load. I'm wondering if removing the tow ball from the mount and rotating the mount 180° and reinstalling the ball, would level the trailer out and have all the wheel bearings sharing there load. It may make the tongue to high, but buying a mount with less of an offset, wouldn't be a huge purchase.

[@jeffking8168]

This could be why you were blowing tires.

[@jamesajac4384]

Most defiantly a young mans set up, I had a 26 ft trailable sailboat when I was a young man and that was way to much work, but these two have way more energy than I ever had!

[@kevinhornbuckle]

That tri-maran is attractive in many respects. I hope they sell a lot of them.

[@donwhitehead4587]

One phrase comes to mind concerning trailering, setting up, taking down the trimaran, etc.......PAIN IN THE BUTT. Although not wind powered, I wish you could go back to the Patrol!

[@aussiemanlyman2138]

Put a hitch extension on your truck, the mast will hit the camper when you go in or out of driveways that are on an angle. Also it's best to be able to turn the truck at full steering lock without it jack knifing the trailer when going forward, otherwise you will damage the yacht when you are thinking of other things while driving.

[@jefferyholland]

Let the adventure begin

[@steved2841]

You can get trailer hitch extensions. That would move the trailer hitch ball back so you won't have the clearance problems with the mast and furler.

[@emilybh6255]

You should have a blast sailing in Newport, there are so many other waterfront towns with nice facilities for smaller boats and sailors nearby that are fun to explore during day sails: Jamestown, across Narragansett Bay is one. Jetty would approve of Jamestown. Portsmouth has a big marina and cool restaurant farther north of Newport also on Aquidneck Island on the other side of the Navy Base farther north. Wickford is beyond Jamestown on the other side of that 1 mile wide x 9 mile long island called Conanicut Island that Jamestown is on. Jamestown and Wickford are both cute, walkable, waterfront towns you could visit that are all close enough so you could be back in Newport either in a few hours or by the end of the day.

[@kennethyoung3911]

Check a couple of videos before. They sailed out of Wickford and around in front of Poplar point on a friend's boat.

[@whitecap308]

All great ideas. Thank you for a substantial contribution. Any more for this small audience would be helpful! Thanks again.

[@emilybh6255]

@@whitecap308 Little Compton and Tiverton are nice. They are on the other side of Aquidneck Island (that Newport occupies the southern third of. They aren't as walkable as Jamestown and Wickford. The views from Jamestown are really the most breathtaking because once there, you look across and have a panorama view ofthe Newport Bridge, The Naval War College and Navy base, Rose Island (with its own light house), Goat Island also in Newport Harbor with a marina and hotel and condos, a colonial section called "The Point" with historic colonial homes and then the historic downtown section, Trinity Church's steeple where George Washington worshiped when visiting. Looking south to the entrance of the bay you can also see Fort Adams and further south beyond that closer to Jamestown is "Clingstone" the big house all by itself on its own "island" or giant rock. Before the hurricane of 1934 there was a walkway connecting it to Jamestown but now you need a boat to get to it. There are some KZbin videos of it. Also, Ft. Wetherill in Jamestown has some great views. It is basically all the way to the end of Walcott Ave and at the end you take a left, walk down the hill a little way and you'll see the entrance to Ft. Wetherill on your right. Climb up to the highest point and you'll get a great view of the Shamrock Cliffs, The Inn at Castle Hill, and what used to be the Auchincloss home where Jackie Kennedy spent summers growing up and where she and JFK had their wedding reception on the front lawn after getting married at St. Mary's Church which is on the corner of Memorial Blvd and Spring St. If you are there in the summer, Ft. Wetherill is a favorite for those who like cliff jumping. When in Jamestown there is also Mackeral Cove, Beavertail Light House, the West Ferry and Dutch Island and Fort Getty accessible by boat. You could sail around the entire Island and see some gorgeous sites. Another fun sail would be to sail by the numerous famous "Newport Mansions" where you'd essentially sail around the southern tip of Newport where all the mansions a/k/a "summer cottages" were build which are mostly all waterfront properties such as "The Breakers" and "Rose Cliff" and "The Astor's Beechwood and many more. You'd start heading south along the west shore and then head north up the eastern shore. You could anchor the boat off of first beach or Easton's Beach, walk up to the road and to your left is the entrance to the "Cliff Walk" which goes all along the waterfront in front of the Mansions. If you wanted to get closer to them. Bristol, RI is also cute, walkable and also where the Herreshoff Marine Museum is located but that is much farther north. Anyway, those are some "keywords" you could look up for starters. I used to live in both Jamestown, Newport and Providence and sailed and raced in Narragansett Bay since I was little.

[@Johnsouthshore]

Cape Cod Shipbuilding owned the molds to the old and very popular ODay Day sailor the last I knew..also the really great Buzzards Bay 14.. really a Herroshoff 12.. a great little full keel boat

[@johnnylightning1491]

Looks like a fun boat. So I guess you're not headed to Michigan right now, I know they make ice boats but I don't think it would be easy to convert the 880 to one. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@bunyipdan]

Still a little baffled how you can tow that size boat with a camper that big, with that rig .... must be a beast. There are a couple of things I would like to point out ..... - The way the mast is so close to your camper means that you will not be able to go up anything much more than a very gentle rise, think it would be risky if you attempt to go up an average driveway. The distance between your rigs rear axle and the trailers axle means that any bump will exagerate the vertical articulation and you will likely hinge that mast through your camper. - you might consider hanging an extra set of trailer lights off your transom, I doubt a truckle would be able to see the ones mounted where they are. - you might also think about hanging a red (high vis) flag off the end of your mast (illuminated if you are planing on towing that at night) Not trolling, just some obvious practical points you might want to consider, I know road laws are most likely different over there, even so, I reakon you can make some simple adjustments and minimise potential risks. Looking forward to see how that trimaran goes, cheers

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks so much for all the recommendations! We did actually tape on a red flag on the mast that we didn’t capture on camera.

[@michaelc5369]

I don’t know when this was recorded, but you’re wearing a coat he said it got down to 20° in Massachusetts last night. Why do you think you have time to stop at Newport, RI and Long Island, NY to sail ??you need to drive about 1000 miles south my friend. north 🥶. South 🔥 👍🏼

[@areliablesource4558]

Just seen you guys in Publix parking lot in Jupiter. Awesome!

[@steveswondrousadventures269]

Love your videos. I have a '94 12 valve Cummins, Dodge 4x4 2500 pick up with 2500lb truck camper too and also tow a 2500lb Arima 17ft Sea Chaser boat. I use Air Lift air bags. I'll vouch for them any time. I wonder if you could extend the tongue (behind the surge brake) of your trailer. Extend it enough so you would not need the hitch extension. Kill three birds (issues) with one stone (piece of square tubing). Smooth Sailin'

[@cleetismcdougall5425]

Truck has a Cummins.....of course it will tow it!

[@jeffsteinmetz7188]

True Dat!

[@jimjenkins4998]

From my experience with Hyd. Surge Brakes, take the best care possible as time and salt water will take a toil. Guessing you have disc brakes. A bit more forgiving than drum brakes which will go away very quickly with salt dipping (launching}..... Best of luck, be safe for sure.

[@byronstyron3893]

Gonna be a fun boat. If you transition like a "V" or boat pointing down and truck starting to level out your mast is going through the door window of door. Luckily your very good at fixing things :-) Best wishes you guys

[@mandmmilling3716]

You need to put a reflective safety flag, or a small strobe on the back of the mast so it doesn't go through somebodies windshield.

[@bradcross2]

i can see the end of the mast going through the camper window when you get to the bottom of a hill

[@marksierra667]

Good job Billy there isn't much that can set you back. Me I just get to nuts lol.happy sailing to your self and Sierra.

[@paulhollyfield6044]

Hey guys get a 4_6 ft trailer extention. Easy fix and will keep you from crunching your hull it's going to happen if you don't .

[@emilybh6255]

I don't think those lights on the trailer do much good when you have what looks like 5 feet of the boat handing over the end of the trailer. Won't you need some sort of extensions so you can have lights at the end of the boat and not underneath?

[@56Spookdog]

It will be interesting to see if the trailer lights will be legal in other states.

[@cardudeman6104]

Man that thing looks long on the trailer! Will be interesting to watch y’all launch and set it up the first time. I have a little trimaran I launch and set up solo sometimes and it takes me awhile.

[@englishrose1122]

You people waiting for new cats must need so much patience. I can’t wait to see the new home/boat, feels like we’re just waiting on time. Not the same but I understand you have to wait. What’s going on with these new boats? Why such a demand and time lag? xxx

[@DunnDifferent]

Looks like a lot of people in the comments are concerned about the trailer lights being so far under the boat. Simple fix: mount weight bearing suction cups to the existing lights and get about 10-15 feet of extension wire with a quick disconnect. That way you can put them anywhere on the back of the boat without damaging or modifying the boat.

[@hrm350694]

You need to push back the 2 sets of poles back to the vee neck of the trailer. Do you have lights on the end of the boat?

[@antheawitts1121]

Hi guys hope your both keeping good - stay safe 🚐🎥🐶

[@stephenlundy5082]

That mast is going to go right through the door of your RV if you ever go through a sharp dip, or enter a steep parking lot from a street. You might want to consider extending your hitch out another couple of feet, so that when you hit a pivot point like that, you don't end up damaging something.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

We actually did move the mast back another foot after our first launch in Newport which has been working out perfectly. We can't really extend the hitch any longer because it weakens the loading capacity too much

[@stephenlundy5082]

Also, the mast extends off the back of the boat/trailer quite far. You should have a red flag on that. In fact it might be a good idea to check your state laws regarding the safe towing of such a vehicle on the roads.

[@buchzone]

Its interesting to drive outside on a Boat Ramp.

[@allynonderdonk7577]

You are going to get all kinds of tickets towing that boat. The main reason is the mast. In order to be road legal there are dimensions that the overhang must meet. Also if there is something sticking out that far it needs to be lit or have a red flag on it. This varies by state to state as to the laws. You need to wire in a red light that can be affixed to the mast at the end or some unsuspecting trucker not seeing the mast is going to impale themselves on your mast and furler.

[@tim1299]

I would be more comfortable towing that vessel if dual axles were made that attached directly to the center fuselage ,positioned further back and a towing tongue that attached to the front center fuselage with a center beam that connects the two . Both separate from the boat once in the water . The boat floats . Pull out the two attached parts (via connecting beam). The beam sole purpose is to recover the axles from the water.

[@berndvorreiter6873]

for me as a European, this trailer is a disaster. We have a system here with which the lights are very simply at the end of the boat. Then you are missing the original Corsair support for the mast and I cannot see how you secured everything. I am happy to send you pictures of my 760 on trailer and I am excited to see your other videos

[@kennethyoung3911]

Sill people it's an aussie trailer you have to tow it upside-down. ;)

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

🤣🤣🤣

[@gatorickc1274]

I thought Billy was going to say that it tended to pull to the left.

[@fritzk9118]

That trailer tongue needs to be longer. You go into any parking lot on an average grade and it looks like it's going to touch. Maybe by the time I saw this video you have figured it out.

[@beeamerica5024]

You can get an extension for your trailer hitch

[@GeorgeKammerer]

It appears that if you start up a driveway or other incline your mast is going to punch through the back of your camper because of the change in angle. Maybe it is just the camera perspective.

[@scottpetrone6284]

Okay I bite, where's Sierra?? No rig I ever had was ready to just tow. it seems like you always have to make changes and you wouldn't be satisfied unless you made changes. Love the content as always!

[@stephenwissel7902]

Be careful when the boat is on the flat and the truck is pitched up, the mast might hit. Like starting up a steep hill.

[@johnoliveri5544]

not for nothing, but shouldn't you put a decent size red flag on the mast end in the back of the boat.

[@robhindley3605]

I saw Neverland his summer in Newport

[@kevinbatchelor3819]

It would be nice when you get a chance to see how long it takes to set up the boat and launch, maybe a time lapse. Have you pinched yourselves yet? You're so lucky to have that kind of boat for free!

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

You will see exactly that in the next video :)

[@Hindukushsailing]

That's a badarse boat. I have a little Hobie Tandem Island it's fun fishing machine.

[@MZderf]

Have you considered using your front hitch to launch the boat?

[@crashweaverda]

On your back wheels on your truck . Do you have mud flaps? If not install some you will kick up a rock a ding the boat. I found out the hard way.

[@garyjones1525]

Remember that pulling that rig down the road isn't the same as pulling the boat off the water on a steep wet ramp. I recommend that another vehicle with a wench/winch be on standby the first time you pull her out.

[@kennethyoung3911]

It's always useful having a Wench around. ;)

[@paulhollyfield6044]

Just mount a winch and wench on yer truck. ;)

[@flutterbyeflutters]

Avoid steep entrances. If you start up a steep entrance ramp, keep a close eye on the mast and camper clearance.

[@robertlaird6746]

It looks like the left side of the boat is almost touching the fender. It's looks much closer on the left than the right.

[@austinl.2703]

What is the tongue weight on the trailer ? Is it possible to move the entire boat back 12 or 18" ? Have a good trip & BE CAREFUL !

[@rafaelgd1365]

Un saludo y gran abrazo desde España🇪🇸🇪🇸, suerte 🍀🎋 y Fuerza.

[@liamirelander4221]

You should get a extended hitch cause thats to close if u get caught making a tight turn

[@Omri.Collects]

Those trailer tires look a little iffy. Like a bit small?

[@sharonlabrecque6084]

Aren’t you worried that the motor might strike during a bump? I would think you would tilt it up

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

No, it is pretty high. The hull would hit before the engine would but that would require a bump or drop that you would only find off-road 🤣

[@brianschindlbeck2807]

@@Tulasendlesssummer sorry but wouldn't it be easier to remove motor during transport?

[@steveturansky9031]

@@brianschindlbeck2807 My 9.9 Yam weighs about 100lb and has a bunch of wires and 2 cables to remove/reconnect. It's a couple hour project in perfect conditions on land. Half a day over water and that's each way (remove then reinstall). It's not something you want to add to the set up list if you can avoid it.

[@johndalethomas734]

Put an extension on hitch instead of dropping the mast !

[@kleinbiker1]

Any longer of an extender than he has already and it will likely buckle.

[@kjc9trader491]

...Curious as to what kind of fuel mileage you will be averaging hauling that beast around...

[@gilbertnarley9081]

I haven't seen this since they were somewhere in the Bahamas or someplace on their boat. What happens why are they on land why do they have a trailer boat? Did they get rid of the other boat?

[@michaelbrannan4864]

That was butiful 😁 hi jetty girl 😎

[@robertlaird6746]

These type of boats have been around since I think the 1980's. They are pretty cool but I don't think they have a large enough fleet in one location where they get together and race.

[@hannahmich7342]

We have pulled several sailboats and the hitch tongue is far too short. Or somehow move the mast back

[@kenp4727]

Looks like that truck could use some stronger rear springs or helpers for all that load.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

We got some super heavy duty leafs made up before we left FL but we added same helpers in MA as well a few videos ago.

[@kennethutz4205]

I’m thinking maybe consider dual rear wheels. A blowout at speed with only one rear tire on each side could be bad news. Can the rear tires handle more tire pressure? Can weight be moved to the rear of the boat to lighten your tongue weight? Poor Bob White of Sailing Doodles just had a major incident with his boat. $100K in damage. Nandji is on the hard for more repairs. All my go to sailing shows are having major issues. I really enjoy your vids and want you to succeed. Be safe out there!!

[@jimstafford6171]

going is no problem but how about stopping and sway control. looks like a lot of trailer/boat for not having an electric controller, only a surge system.

[@nekkidfiddler5861]

This looks like a Shark catamaran from the 1970s amiright?

[@williambeyer5095]

So how would you handle getting pulled over and they ask for the boat and trailer registrations, do you tell them you are just borrowing them for awhile? just wondering.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

We have boat and trailer regi through a dealer as well as insurance so all our bases are covered 👍

[@eppot1]

👍nice 2 see a new video

[@The442nd]

do you need a diesel truck like yours? I heard you can trailer with a car

[@chuckleber3484]

Is the ding ding ding your truck saying "I'm overloaded" ?

[@daveamies5031]

That tri probably weighs less then the highfield did with its big motor.

[@steveturansky9031]

3400lb with trailer??? That's very light. My trailer alone for my F-9A is 1700lb. I don't trailer much but kick my outboard up when I do. I guess it's a toss up between extending the length of towing package by about 1.5' with OB kicked up or leaving it down and exposed to more road hazards but with shorter OA length.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

It’s around 3500lbs dry without trailer

[@steveturansky9031]

@@Tulasendlesssummer My F-9A (31') built with carbon fiber over duracore is about 3950lb dry but with all sails and safety gear. I did use a thicker 9.4oz outer carbon cloth than the 5.7oz that Farrier recommended (plus a 2oz glass external abrasion layer) so it's a little overbuilt but strong, stiff and durable as hell. With a 1700lb trailer, the package is about 5700+ lb. It's a big (long) package to tow but handles fairly well as it's not too heavy and is balanced right. Note about anchoring - Even with a decent bridle, it sails quite a bit at anchor and after dragging multiple times with a lightweight Fortress, I bit the weight bullet and went with a 22lb Delta. Still like to sail but never drags. Some of the newer anchors are probably better but those lightweight aluminum ones never worked for me.

[@kingpapa388]

Could u sail around the world with that boat??

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Yup definitely. It all depends on the sailor

[@ericroden395]

Add a Sway bar when long-hauling ???

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Before we left FL we upgraded our rear sway bar to a Hellwig and it has been working out awesome.

[@dabprod]

Can't open the camper door.....unless the trailer is at a pretty sharp angle to the truck.

[@dwd193d]

Ram Power of course it will pull.

[@harlandfazardo799]

Not sure that trailer is legal for that boat. In California you would have to put lights on the back of the boat.

[@deltafour1212]

What a hassle that's going to be to have to load, launch and trailer that catamaran everywhere you go.

[@evangatehouse5650]

Yes. Totally agree. They should give the boat to me. I will be happy to use it.