Trailering a Tiki 26: proper weight distribution? - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-28T18:51:46Zhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/trailering-a-tiki-26-proper?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A18453&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi everyone !
I'am a new user…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2021-06-22:2195841:Comment:2879642021-06-22T07:38:14.959Zguillaumehttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/guillaume
<p>Hi everyone !</p>
<p>I'am a new users on this amazing forum and i just owned my first boat and as well my first wharram, a tiki 26.</p>
<p>I'am from France and i need to drive it about 600km. For this firstdrive i will rent something to do so but in the future i would be delight to have the right trailer to be free.</p>
<p>I would be delight if anyone can sent me the drawing of this trailer :)</p>
<p>Thanks alot and have fun with your wharram ! </p>
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<p>Guillaume</p>
<p>Hi everyone !</p>
<p>I'am a new users on this amazing forum and i just owned my first boat and as well my first wharram, a tiki 26.</p>
<p>I'am from France and i need to drive it about 600km. For this firstdrive i will rent something to do so but in the future i would be delight to have the right trailer to be free.</p>
<p>I would be delight if anyone can sent me the drawing of this trailer :)</p>
<p>Thanks alot and have fun with your wharram ! </p>
<p></p>
<p>Guillaume</p> Hello Andrey,
I trailered my…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2014-07-07:2195841:Comment:1188492014-07-07T17:02:08.727ZRandall S Anselmohttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RandallAnselmo
<p>Hello Andrey,</p>
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<p>I trailered my boat 4,608 Km several years ago...from Vermont to South Florida and back. I had no problems with the boat or trailer.</p>
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<p>Cheers,</p>
<p>Randy</p>
<p>Hello Andrey,</p>
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<p>I trailered my boat 4,608 Km several years ago...from Vermont to South Florida and back. I had no problems with the boat or trailer.</p>
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<p>Cheers,</p>
<p>Randy</p> How long(miles or kilometers)…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2014-06-28:2195841:Comment:1186782014-06-28T15:11:56.563ZAndrey Georgievhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/AndreyGeorgiev
<p>How long(miles or kilometers) you have to trail your boat?</p>
<p>I have to travel 2000 km and i know this is not good for her!</p>
<p>How long(miles or kilometers) you have to trail your boat?</p>
<p>I have to travel 2000 km and i know this is not good for her!</p> Sooo...we just successfully t…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2011-01-13:2195841:Comment:217112011-01-13T22:50:31.000ZRandall S Anselmohttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RandallAnselmo
Sooo...we just successfully trailered our boat from Vermont to Florida with the help of all your suggestions. Seems the solution was packing it with the weight forward. She sailed I-95 elegantly at 65 mph without a hint of fishtailing. Thanks everyone!
Sooo...we just successfully trailered our boat from Vermont to Florida with the help of all your suggestions. Seems the solution was packing it with the weight forward. She sailed I-95 elegantly at 65 mph without a hint of fishtailing. Thanks everyone! I'd love a copy of the sketch…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2010-10-04:2195841:Comment:184532010-10-04T23:37:02.000ZRussell and Janet Puryearhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RussellPuryear
I'd love a copy of the sketchup drawing.<br />
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Thanks<br />
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Bill actually took the time to draw up a dimensioned plan of the trailer in Google's SketchUp drawing program, and he will freely give a copy of the drawing to anyone. You will just need to download SketchUp (free last I heard) to open the drawing.
I'd love a copy of the sketchup drawing.<br />
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Thanks<br />
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Bill actually took the time to draw up a dimensioned plan of the trailer in Google's SketchUp drawing program, and he will freely give a copy of the drawing to anyone. You will just need to download SketchUp (free last I heard) to open the drawing. Found a picture from the trip…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2010-10-04:2195841:Comment:184442010-10-04T15:55:34.000Zkim whitmyrehttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/kimwhitmyre
Found a picture from the trip down from Puget Sound:<br />
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Found a picture from the trip down from Puget Sound:<br />
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<p style="text-align: left;"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1930082426?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" alt=""/></p> No tongue extension: I did lo…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2010-10-04:2195841:Comment:184382010-10-04T14:58:56.000Zkim whitmyrehttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/kimwhitmyre
No tongue extension: I did look at getting one for future use. I used a local boatyard to crane Vaea into the water.<br />
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The trailer has a new home. . .Bill and Houston Barker convinced me to sell them the trailer so they could pick up a tiki 26 in South Texas and take it home for a refit. Since Vaea is always in the water, I was paying $125 per month to store the trailer. I was still torn, though. It is a great trailer.<br></br>
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Bill actually took the time to draw up a dimensioned plan of the…
No tongue extension: I did look at getting one for future use. I used a local boatyard to crane Vaea into the water.<br />
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The trailer has a new home. . .Bill and Houston Barker convinced me to sell them the trailer so they could pick up a tiki 26 in South Texas and take it home for a refit. Since Vaea is always in the water, I was paying $125 per month to store the trailer. I was still torn, though. It is a great trailer.<br/>
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Bill actually took the time to draw up a dimensioned plan of the trailer in Google's SketchUp drawing program, and he will freely give a copy of the drawing to anyone. You will just need to download SketchUp (free last I heard) to open the drawing. I'm guessing this is what you…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2010-10-04:2195841:Comment:184352010-10-04T13:10:47.000ZBrandon Gamblehttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/BrandonGamble
I'm guessing this is what you meant... A very nice example...<br />
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Kim, nice Trailer!
I'm guessing this is what you meant... A very nice example...<br />
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Kim, nice Trailer! That's a pretty nice trailer…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2010-10-03:2195841:Comment:183972010-10-03T21:05:35.000Zboatsmithhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/qe0j3ojqb10
That's a pretty nice trailer Kim. I have had an idea perking in my cerebral cavity similar to this for the T8m. I am thinking that if the inboard pivot tubes were angle fwd at the bottom the when it rotated out it would drop as well and make it easier to ramp launch. Do you have a tongue extension?Looks like your trailer is pretty well made. Pretty challenging backing a 15' wide boat down the ramp. David
That's a pretty nice trailer Kim. I have had an idea perking in my cerebral cavity similar to this for the T8m. I am thinking that if the inboard pivot tubes were angle fwd at the bottom the when it rotated out it would drop as well and make it easier to ramp launch. Do you have a tongue extension?Looks like your trailer is pretty well made. Pretty challenging backing a 15' wide boat down the ramp. David Randall,
I trailered my tiki…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2010-10-01:2195841:Comment:183242010-10-01T22:34:39.000Zkim whitmyrehttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/kimwhitmyre
Randall,<br />
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I trailered my tiki 26 Vaea from Puget Sound to Southern California...The tow vehicle was a 1990 Chevrolet Caprice, equipped with airbags in the rear coils. 55mph was more than fast enough! Going through urban areas was a nightmare, due to the complete lack of sympathy from the other drivers, as you experienced.<br />
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I did not experience any wobble, but then I had a purpose-built trailer:<br />
<p style="text-align: left;"><img alt="" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1930083968?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></p>
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Nev's suggestion sounds…
Randall,<br />
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I trailered my tiki 26 Vaea from Puget Sound to Southern California...The tow vehicle was a 1990 Chevrolet Caprice, equipped with airbags in the rear coils. 55mph was more than fast enough! Going through urban areas was a nightmare, due to the complete lack of sympathy from the other drivers, as you experienced.<br />
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I did not experience any wobble, but then I had a purpose-built trailer:<br />
<p style="text-align: left;"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1930083968?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" alt=""/></p>
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Nev's suggestion sounds good.