RickR
09-12-2004, 02:51 PM
"For the Record"
I've trailers my Classics for 10 years, over more than 40000 miles. Many of these miles are on rough roads and over mountains.
I feel Rolls is the best trailer for a Classic Donzi. Dan Gallager @ Rolls is an artist and a great engineer. He thinks "out of the box" and has come up with some great innovations.
The one design problem I had with my Rolls trailer was fixed promptly while I waited.
The only other problem is my fault for not getting brakes on both axles (brake torture test on a mountain I pull over, 15 miles/3500' vertical drop)
A trailer bought "off the shelf" is not rigged for any particular boat. If you cannot rig it yourself, buy from a reputable dealer and have them rig it for you.
I feel a 18 Classic should be on a tandem trailer.
Rolls suspension is stiff and aluminum I beams flex, so boat must be secured to trailer with bow and stern straps to prevent bouncing.
I feel the aluminum I beams on a trailer should end beyond the stern of the trailered boat so I have Dan construct to my specs. I give him the distance from axles to bow eye, axles to aft end of the trailer I beams and width between bunks.
After purchasing a Rolls I: :smash:
Install my own wheels.
Redo all electrical connections with bare butt connectors and adhesive lined heat shrink.
Install a roller between front guide bunks.
Adjust bunk "pucks" for correct angle.
Adjust front bow stop roller for correct COG and height.
Install safety chain.
Install stainless eyes on rear cross member for stern tie downs.
If you need trailer specs for a 22 Classic, please contact me. riggerb@aol.com
I've trailers my Classics for 10 years, over more than 40000 miles. Many of these miles are on rough roads and over mountains.
I feel Rolls is the best trailer for a Classic Donzi. Dan Gallager @ Rolls is an artist and a great engineer. He thinks "out of the box" and has come up with some great innovations.
The one design problem I had with my Rolls trailer was fixed promptly while I waited.
The only other problem is my fault for not getting brakes on both axles (brake torture test on a mountain I pull over, 15 miles/3500' vertical drop)
A trailer bought "off the shelf" is not rigged for any particular boat. If you cannot rig it yourself, buy from a reputable dealer and have them rig it for you.
I feel a 18 Classic should be on a tandem trailer.
Rolls suspension is stiff and aluminum I beams flex, so boat must be secured to trailer with bow and stern straps to prevent bouncing.
I feel the aluminum I beams on a trailer should end beyond the stern of the trailered boat so I have Dan construct to my specs. I give him the distance from axles to bow eye, axles to aft end of the trailer I beams and width between bunks.
After purchasing a Rolls I: :smash:
Install my own wheels.
Redo all electrical connections with bare butt connectors and adhesive lined heat shrink.
Install a roller between front guide bunks.
Adjust bunk "pucks" for correct angle.
Adjust front bow stop roller for correct COG and height.
Install safety chain.
Install stainless eyes on rear cross member for stern tie downs.
If you need trailer specs for a 22 Classic, please contact me. riggerb@aol.com