Dan, regarding use of the 2 x 4: Current board is actually a very old 2 x 3 but really tough with tight grain. I wedge it through part of the trailer frame and against the ground. Gives about a 3:1 mechanical advantage and which also means three inches of board movement results in only 1 inch of trailer movement. It's a nice way to fine tune the hole alignment. -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+bill=miralee.com@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+bill=miralee.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Rich Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 10:13 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: Pacific Trailer extension Interesting thought with regards to the 2 x 4. How do you use that? Daniel On 7/9/2012 10:02 AM, Bill Dixon wrote:
Daniel,
I use my Pacific Trailer extension routinely. After selecting a piece of minimally sloping terrain, setting 4 x 4 chocks and adjusting the tongue support to get smooth alignment of the extension, I'll use my legs and back to move the trailer, or in some cases I'll roll the tow vehicle. Chocks (or rocks) are essential. A sturdy 2 x 4 to use as a lever in lining up the holes has proved handy, especially if there is not a second person to help.
Thanks for your info on reefing.
Bill M-17 Robbin Windsor, CA
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Rich Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 9:16 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: Pacific Trailer extension
Montypals:
I have a newer Pacific trailer for my older M15 (Thanks, Bob Becker!). I tend not to use the trailer extension because the thing weighs a ton, and seems to be really hard to deal with. Anybody got any suggestions on how to get that extension in and out without killing myself, and lining the holes up easily??
Daniel Rich M#208 Kestrel