no need for trailer strap

Well, I can't believe that someone asked the question. Those straps and friction are the only two things holding the boat on the trailer. And friction varies, the straps don't

There are 2 straps for a boat on a trailer: front and rear. If the front breaks, there's the aft strap(s). And the front can break; certainly has for me. Not with Journey On fortunately. And the back strap saved it from going into a house. I always check the front strap, but stuff happens. If the rear breaks, during a sudden stop, the front just keeps coming and hits the truck.

I always look at the straps and use them both. OK, I'm not perfect, I forgot the rear once, never again.

Boris
 
Just to be clear, this is not my boat, look like a bayliner 30 ish foot. All- boat, truck and trailer still on the hyw, condition are very slippery so i"m sure they was some interesting maneuvering involve but they manage to stay on the road surface. I'm making some assumption but I have witness boat and trailer off the road and still attached together, so I'm guessing this one could have use better strapping. I was not there so just judging.
 
Front: winch strap and chain/turnbuckle to the trailer frame.

Aft: Strap across the cockpit, right in front of the aft cleats. One step on each side from trailer frame to the towing eye on the C Dory.
 
This is crazy that folks think life will be fine, towing anything on a trailer, without straps. Newton’s Law, was never part of their schooling…
 
Ken,
Now that is funny!
Interestingly about this topic, when I approach folks at the ramp and inquire, as to why they choose not to use tie downs, the most often answer it that the boat is too heavy, on the trailer, to move.
Yes, no kidding...
 
Word. Bow strap. Check. Safety chain. Check. S/S turnbuckle & chain from bow eye to trailer tongue. Check. Rear straps on port and starboard. Check.

I remember working in Honolulu and I responded to a freeway collision. A new Boston Whaler with twin 200s slid about 100’ down the freeway after breaking free from the trailer. Brutal.
 
C-Wolfe, a Drascombe Drifter looks like a neat sailboat. Where were you when you owned it? I think it's a English boat.

Also, I read that it has twin swing keels. Is that correct?

I'm a big fan of trailerable sailboats.

Boris
 
Boris, you are right about been a very cool English sailboat and easy to trailer, draw about 24 inches so not that bad to launch/retrieve. You are also right about the twin keel but they are fix, they might be some other in the Drascomb line (smaller) that might have a swing keel. If I remember correctly, the drifter is the biggest one they made at 22 ft. The Sculpin is still own by a friend here in Alaska.
 
Back
Top