CS17 trailering question

[Randy Jones]

Hi everyone, looking for some trailing advice.  I've noticed that the rear of my CS17 bounces (say 1/2 inch) off the trailer when hitting bumps.  The trailer is a bunk trailer with front and rear keel rollers added to simplify loading.  The bunks deflect under the weight of the boat and may be acting like springs.  The bow eye is clipped to the front of the trailer as is typically done, and the boat is tied down at the rear of the cockpit with a padded rope.  The load is secure, but apparently has room to lift off the trailer.  I am a little relunctant to tie or strap it down tighter, but also concerned that the bouncing may cause problems longer term.

What do the rest of you do?  Do you strap them down tight using the webing and ratchet tiedowns used by power boaters? 

[Ken_Potts]

  Hi Randy,

  I've got a combination tie-down and crutch for the back of the trailer.  It's a padded wood thing that bears down on the edges of the deck when strapped down and it's got a vertical piece sticking up in the middle to hold the ends of the masts and sprit booms.

  I would post a picture but I can't get into my house right now.  There's concrete curing on the floor so I'm staying with a neighbor.  If you're interested I can post a picture towards the end of the week.

[Randy Jones]

Thanks guys,

I like the idea of a padded board which spans the cockpit and puts the load on the edge of the deck.  I'll do that and then strap it down tight.

[SUKIE]

Hey Ken, I'd love to see a photo of your set up. Thanks

[Ken_Potts]

  I'll post a photo as soon as I get back home and find one (maybe several days).