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Woozle
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 16 Oct 2012 : 13:36:09
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| I am the proud owner of an elderly Norman 20 and am just seeking a little advice on a suitable trailer so that I can get it out of the water and take it home for some TLC. The trailer I may be ablke to purchase is 5.4m long in total (4.4m from rear of trailer to bow stop) and 1.75m between wheel arches and side rollers. The previous owner claims to have towed a 20ft boat so it should fit. Does this sound about right to any of you Norman lovers out there |
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df
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Oct 2012 : 18:34:35
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Sounds pretty good size-wise, what weight can it take? then add the boat and trailer weight together and check what your car can take, and if you're lucky enough to be a youngster check your licence.
(then just go for it anyway, but tell anyone I said so).
And welcome to the forum.
NBAS--The communal colostomy bag of the boating community.
Visit leomagill.co.uk |
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stratford4528
United Kingdom
414 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2012 : 22:51:49
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A little advise make sure its Galvanized. Not like the one someone tried to sell me which was painted silver and looked OK until I took a punch from my toolbox and holding it in my hand hit the chassis and knocked a hole in it. He even put it back on eBay with the hole still in it.
Does any one know a good source for boat trailer plans because I am going to build my own. |
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consumedbynature
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 08:38:23
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The trailer will have to be braked to legally tow a Norman on the road and should ideally be plated to carry at least a ton
Shetland Black Prince -Fizzy - Worcestershire Avon
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Woozle
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 08:43:47
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My towing vehicle has a gross train weight of 2,828 kilo
The car is 1,218 The boat is 868 so unless the trailer is mega heavy all should be well |
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Woozle
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 08:47:44
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| Forgot to add. The trailer is plated with 24cwt which is about 1.4ton (1,400 kilo) well within the boat weight of 868 kilo. I will have to check as to wether the trailer is galvanised |
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Wayfoot
United Kingdom
109 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 12:36:02
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If you are interested, i have a suitable fully galvanised trailer for a Norman 20. I have had my 20 sat on it for 14 months whilst i have refurbished my boat.
The trailer does need a little TLC but it is good to go.
Now that the boat is back in the water i have no need for the trailer.
If you are interested, let me know. |
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cliveshep
Thailand
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Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 14:44:47
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Originally posted by stratford4528
A little advise make sure its Galvanized. Not like the one someone tried to sell me which was painted silver and looked OK until I took a punch from my toolbox and holding it in my hand hit the chassis and knocked a hole in it. He even put it back on eBay with the hole still in it.
Does any one know a good source for boat trailer plans because I am going to build my own.
I am not sure you can legally do that any more. How would you set about getting it plated and approved?
The cost of boating is insignificant compared to costs of a young wife and two teenage kids! |
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merlin
United Kingdom
400 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 17:07:19
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Homemade trailers are ok as long as they are fit for purpose
and confine to the trailer law
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stratford4528
United Kingdom
414 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 20:31:59
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| ntta.co.uk is a good site to find out all about towing trailers. |
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Knighty
United Kingdom
654 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 22:07:41
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Originally posted by Woozle
My towing vehicle has a gross train weight of 2,828 kilo
The car is 1,218 The boat is 868 so unless the trailer is mega heavy all should be well
You sure you got weights right, 1218kg seems a very light car for towing, an Astra is heavier than that and just a bit more than a Corsa.
Think they work on a car can tow 85% of it's weight safely (braked trailer)
I wouldn't want to tow 1610 kg behind a 1218kg car |
Edited by - Knighty on 17 Oct 2012 22:16:44 |
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merlin
United Kingdom
400 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2012 : 07:06:12
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quote:
Originally posted by Woozle
My towing vehicle has a gross train weight of 2,828 kilo
The car is 1,218 The boat is 868 so unless the trailer is mega heavy all should be well
are you talking about two vehicles here ? if so what make are they
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Morse
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Oct 2012 : 09:33:49
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I really don't think your car is heavy enough. What model is it? At 85% of kerbweight you shouldn't really exceed 1035Kg. If the boat is 868, that only leaves 167 for the trailer. Of course the boat will now be more than 868 - fittings, fuel, ballast and just general junk, so you're quite a long way from being able to do this safely.
Better to hire a Land Rover or something like that.
Of course you can go heavier than 85% if you have lots of experience, but it's much safer to have a tow vehicle that's up to the job.
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