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My new Trailex aluminum trailer has 2 major differences over my old Tee-Nee steel trailer. First is the weight. The second is the profile.
The Scot sits much lower on the aluminum trailer. In order to accomplish that they have the tires out wider than the steel trailer.
Between the weight and the profile, I see significant improvement in the gas mileage when trailering. In my case it is around 5 mpg.
The lower profile has 2 advantages and 1 disadvantage. First it is much easier to climb on board. Second when ramp launching you do not need to back as far into the water. This gives you more working room behind your vehicle at launch and retrieval time.
The negative is you need to be more careful when making a turn. The aluminum trailer will track inside of your turn much more that the steel one. This makes it more likely you will hit a curb or other obstacle inside your turn.
Glenn
FS 5919 – DJ’
Nockamixon Sail Clubquote:[i]Originally posted by wojtase1[/i]
[br]The rings are there for a pretty good reason. When you take the chute down you double over the halyard and pull it through the ring and cleat it to a spinnaker cleat that is usually behind the shroud. Pulling it through the ring keeps the halyard out of the way until you want to raise the chute. When you pull on the halyard to raise the chute it will pull out of the block and through the ring as you yank on the halyard.I do not think that the rules require them.
Contact: Eric Wojtaszek
Quannapowitt Yacht Club Flying Scot Fleet Captain
2010 North East District Govenor
4224 – Coping SkillsEric,
If I understand your post it means the spinnaker halyard runs along the shroud when not hoisted. Correct? If so doesn’t this interfere with your shroud telltales?
Glenn
FS 5919
Nockamixon Sail ClubWhat a great group!
Fellow forum member, topgallant3000, had just what I wanted. It is now posted at http://nockamixonsailclub.org/content/searchable-fssa-handbook
Glenn
FS 5919
Nockamixon Sail ClubLast Friday I went to western Maryland to pick up my new Scot.
Here are two observations on the trailer:
(1) The Scot sits much lower than on my old Tee-Nee trailer. Accordingly, the wheels are much futher apart.
(2) It is much lighter than my old Tee-Nee trailer. The effect on the towing experience was very noticeable. Not only was it easier to accelerate and stop but we also had improved gas mileage. About 2-3 mpg.
Glenn
FS 5919
There are 2 Scots listed for sale on the Nockamixon Sail Club site, including #3834 (previously mistakenly identified) at http://nockamixonsailclub.org/for_sale
Both are located south of Allentown, PA.Glenn
P.S. Both have been sold
