single handing 22' C Dory

[Sunbeam]

I found the below linked thread useful when I was getting up my nerve to launch this HUGE 22 Cruiser. I was really nervous about it because there is always an audience (unless you are an old pro - then the ramp is empty). Geez, give me an anchorage any day :?

Let me see if I can find the thread.... Okay, here it is:

http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t= ... highlight=

 

[hardee]

Sunbeam, That is a good launch/retrieve collection. Thaks for finding that one.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

 

[PaulNBriannaLynn]

My new trailer doesn't have guide posts either. The last one did. Should I invest in some? It made retrieval of my 16 easier but is it really that important? I'm hoping to get on the water in the next week or so.

Invest in the trailer guides, it will be worth whatever the added cost. If your mostly going to be single handed it will give you some insurance. Cross currents and windage are your enemy when getting that boat on and off the trailer and those guides will save the day.

 

[Rain]

Can't speak to the 22, but the 23 is VERY similar, and it is easy to handle alone. The dog is NO HELP!

 

[localboy]

I've singled with our 25 lots of time. Lots more work to launch and retrieve, but beyond that, no issues.

 

[South of Heaven]

My new trailer doesn't have guide posts either. The last one did. Should I invest in some? It made retrieval of my 16 easier but is it really that important? I'm hoping to get on the water in the next week or so.

Invest in the trailer guides, it will be worth whatever the added cost. If your mostly going to be single handed it will give you some insurance. Cross currents and windage are your enemy when getting that boat on and off the trailer and those guides will save the day.

Sounds good, thanks man.

 

[starcrafttom]

old post but good advice. I still think that practice is the best option. There is always that guy at the dock on opening day that has not trailer-ed his boat or even checked it for fuel, battery, fenders, ropes etc, until he is on the ramp. Don't be that guy, I hate and yell at that guy.

If I can single hand a 27 on and off the trailer then you should have no problem with a little tiny 19.

 

[Moxieabs]

I launch singlehanded all the time & frequently at ramps that have no float alongside here in Maine. Never get my feet wet either. Would be almost impossible without guide posts unless you have the long side bunks. I also added side guides/mini bunks at 1/4 back of the bow. See the first page in Widget's album.

 

[South of Heaven]

old post but good advice. I still think that practice is the best option. There is always that guy at the dock on opening day that has not trailer-ed his boat or even checked it for fuel, battery, fenders, ropes etc, until he is on the ramp. Don't be that guy, I hate and yell at that guy.

If I can single hand a 27 on and off the trailer then you should have no problem with a little tiny 19.

Yeah, for sure. I'm not "that guy". That's why I'm asking questions and preparing in advance. :evil:

 

[South of Heaven]

I launch singlehanded all the time & frequently at ramps that have no float alongside here in Maine. Never get my feet wet either. Would be almost impossible without guide posts unless you have the long side bunks. I also added side guides/mini bunks at 1/4 back of the bow. See the first page in Widget's album.

+1

 

[Larry Patrick]

Quite easy ,launching and retrieving boat. Like anything new listen to all the good suggestions. Always do everything slow ,then no major problems. In short amount of time it will become easy. Practice docking ,forward and backwards someplace getting use to turning the wheel for each situation ,then also try in some wind,learning about prop walk and when you need to start turns ect. Its worth the time to practice and gain confidence. I practiced where they had plastic docks to access to an island ,hardly ever anyone was there.