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NautiC25
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Initially Posted - 01/11/2010 : 12:42:50

I need to get out of this lake! Well, just for some vacation fun in the coast on spring break.

So, I bought a trailer for $1200. It's galvanized, tandem axle, 3"x5" tubing, wobble rollers, and has 4 brand new tires with warranty. The PO used it to tow his Sundancer 250 which weighs about 6800lbs. I thought I got a good deal on it.
I'm going to have to raise the rollers a bit, and create a keel platform, so I was wondering if anyone knows the exact width of the wing keel? Not only will I build a support, but I'd like to make vertical guides for it to fit nice and snug.

Here's some pics of my new purchase:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/SharkRacer/Catalina/CIMG0080.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/SharkRacer/Catalina/CIMG0093.jpg

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Edited by - NautiC25 on 01/11/2010 12:47:54

dmpilc
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Response Posted - 01/11/2010 : 22:11:58

Check the archives. There is a thread about trailers complete with pictures and some tape measurements.

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Response Posted - 01/11/2010 : 22:41:49

Here you go -->> http://www.catalina-capri-25s.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18647&whichpage=2&SearchTerms=TRailer

Scroll about 2/3 of the way down the page. There's a picture of the wing with a tape measure. Looks like it's about 28" wide. The base of the tape measure is 3 inches wide.

Edited by - GaryB on 01/11/2010 22:47:11

NautiC25
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Response Posted - 01/12/2010 : 05:48:08

I did see that thread after extensive search, but wasn't absolutely sure that was the measurment he was taking since the other end was cut off. I thought maybe the measurement would be known by a few people. I suppose I could make it adjustable and use that measurement as a baseline. Or block it up with wood if it's too wide. I just didn't think it would be that wide.
Thanks for the help! ;)

Edited by - NautiC25 on 01/12/2010 06:17:23

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Response Posted - 01/12/2010 : 06:31:44

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by NautiC25
 So, I bought a trailer for $1200...I thought I got a good deal on it.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

You didn't get a good deal...You stole it!

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Response Posted - 01/12/2010 : 07:28:40

My trailer has a platform for my wing keel do you want measurements of that or the wing its self. My boat sits in my shop next to the house.

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Response Posted - 01/12/2010 : 08:03:57

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dlucier
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by NautiC25
 So, I bought a trailer for $1200...I thought I got a good deal on it.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

You didn't get a good deal...You stole it!
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Haha, I was wondering if I did. I looked up the price of the tires, and then rollers, and thought that was enough to justify it. Hopefully I can do a good job of building the keel support.

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Inspiration
 My trailer has a platform for my wing keel do you want measurements of that or the wing its self. My boat sits in my shop next to the house.

Ted
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The wing itself would be great. I'd like to get it as snug as possible, so an exact measurement of its width would be VERY appreciated! Thanks.

Edited by - NautiC25 on 01/12/2010 08:06:24

Inspiration
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Response Posted - 01/12/2010 : 18:32:18

I came up 27 inches hope that helps

Ted

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Response Posted - 01/12/2010 : 19:42:21

Remember to relocate the axles under the wing area.

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 01/13/2010 : 05:42:42

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Inspiration
 I came up 27 inches hope that helps

Ted
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Yes it does. I feel much better about it verifying the measurement image. Thanks!

I'll probably put the planks at 28" and then add carpet to fill in a little gap for about 1/2" of play.

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by pastmember
 Remember to relocate the axles under the wing area.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Yea, I've got the diagram in the tech manual to help with the supports and keel location.

I'd like to change out all the rusted U-bolts for stainless ones. It doesn't look like they make them that long in stock, so I'll probably have some custom ones done. They run about $15 each, but I don't need that many. Then an LED light kit for $50.

Edited by - NautiC25 on 01/13/2010 05:47:26

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Response Posted - 01/14/2010 : 19:21:23

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> Originally posted by NautiC25
 
 . . . I'd like to change out all the rusted U-bolts for stainless ones . . . <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

For stainless u-bolts - you might visit the champion trailer website.

Edited by - OJ on 01/14/2010 19:26:13

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Response Posted - 01/15/2010 : 05:57:46

Thanks. I saw their website after doing an extensive google search, but no one makes a long enough U-bolt for the two studs to join. If it's 3x5, then I'll need at least a 10.5" long u-bolt, which I can't find in galvanized or stainless. A few companies custom build them, so I may go that route if it isn't too expensive.

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Response Posted - 01/15/2010 : 12:01:38

two bolts and a strap?

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Response Posted - 01/25/2010 : 13:44:12

I have another question for you guys. In the factory cradle dimensions, it mentions that the supports must be 4'0" and 5'6" wide. But in the trailer thread with pics, it looks like the bunks are maybe 3'6" apart. http://www.catalina-capri-25s.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18647&whichpage=2&SearchTerms=trailer
Is it ok for me to place them at 3'6" apart, or should I go wider? I'm thinking of going 3'9" center to center of supports. And of course using the wide wobble rollers shown in my first post.

Thanks for the help.

Edited by - NautiC25 on 01/25/2010 14:05:06

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Response Posted - 01/25/2010 : 14:52:24

As far as the U-Bolt search, How about a truck parts store, They use large/long U-Bolts over the leaf springs. Won't be galvanized but its another shot.

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 01/28/2010 : 05:45:12

Well, I just spent $109 on stainless cotter pins, washers, and a few bolts/nuts. And that's all just for the roller assembly's. Haven't even gotten to the actual trailer parts.

I didn't realize how many rollers there actually were. (64)

Still need the u-bolts. Next week I'm going to call around for custom u-bolts.

Edited by - NautiC25 on 01/28/2010 05:47:52

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Response Posted - 01/29/2010 : 11:53:30

I was just quoted $400 for 8 custom u-bolts. So that's out. I'll just have to sandwich things together with bolts and plates. :(

Edited by - NautiC25 on 01/29/2010 11:55:36

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