Noklin Posted March 25, 2006 Posted March 25, 2006 I was wondering at what stage of construction it would be safe to move the CS 20 about 700 miles on a trailer with little chance of damaging the boat. This is assuming that the trailer has been adjusted to properly fit the boat. In an earlier post it was suggested that when the boat was completed up to having the centerboard case installed it is strong enough to turn over for bottom work. Is it strong enough to trailer at this point. I am not planning on moving it at this time, but in my occupation you can never tell when you might have to change jobs/locations. Quote
JeffM Posted March 25, 2006 Posted March 25, 2006 As a "unibody" boat, the cs stiffens considerably as you build the interior. The keelson and keel batten stiffen the centerline. I found that the seats added alot to the strength of the sides and bottom. The mizzen thwart ties these together, too. The side decks stiffened the edges, but I guess that wouldn't be important for trailering. Quote
Charlie Jones Posted March 26, 2006 Posted March 26, 2006 I trailered a 17 with seats in but no CB case or decks, on a flatbed trailer, sitting on it's cradle- no problems whatsoever. At that point the boat is VERY light so stressing things would be minimal. My 5'2 inch tall wife carried the bow while two guys lugged the stern to put it under the shed where it currently resides upside down for bottom work. Quote
Ken_Potts Posted March 26, 2006 Posted March 26, 2006 If it's stitched but not glued don't move it. If it's glued up nicely and supported well and you're not using it as a moving van (don't fill it up with books) I think you're okay (and I'm an expert because I've never actually done it ) Quote
Noklin Posted February 14, 2007 Author Posted February 14, 2007 Well, my job in north Alabama ended last week and I had to move the CS 20 I have been working on for the last year back home to North Carolina. The boat is at the point of installing the centerboard case (which is not installed) I spent several days working to make the trailer fit the boat. Just got home today after 685 miles. Checked the boat, no problems. This is a little surprising since I jumped two curbs last night, let one trailer wheel fall into a pot hole the size of a small car and worst yet, cut short into my own driveway and hit that curb. For a second I thought the trailer was going to turn over. Broke the curb and bend the trailer fender, but no damage to the boat. Strong boat! Quote
JeffM Posted February 15, 2007 Posted February 15, 2007 That empty hull only weighs a few hundred pounds, if that. And if the cockpit sides and seats are installed its a pretty stiff structure. That's a good combination. I hope you'll be able to get back to work on it soon! Quote
Noklin Posted February 15, 2007 Author Posted February 15, 2007 Well, there was a mix up with the moving company and we had to use the trailer as a moving van. I had about 400 pounds of stuff in the boat with it on the trailer. After the beating I gave it on the move, I am very impressed with how strong a structure the hull, bulkheads and seats make. Quote
Ken_Potts Posted February 15, 2007 Posted February 15, 2007 Where are you in NC? I'm in Durham. Quote
Noklin Posted February 15, 2007 Author Posted February 15, 2007 I am just outside of Southport at the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Quote
Ken_Potts Posted February 15, 2007 Posted February 15, 2007 Well you don't have nearly as long a drive to the coast as I do. I plan on sailing a bit near you once my boat is done (If i ever finish). I'm waiting for warmer weather to finish it... Welcome back to NC. Quote
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