I pulled my c27 on a trailer 900 miles from California to Utah with a 1 ton diesel ford and it didn't even breath heavy and we came up 5,000 feet in elevation and got 13 mpg to boot. I used the a frame method to take my mast down and it worked well with just me and my son. Very cool
>>> "ChefYaz" <[email protected]> 11/25/2009 6:10 AM >>> Robert, First of all, thank you for your service! Stepping the mast is no big deal for 2 - 3 guys if every body has a clue about whats going on. Theres an A frame rig described on the C 27 web site that will work well. Also, if you can find a piece of mast section just taller than the spreaders you can rig a gin pole that will serve the same purpose. Ive towed a 27 with my F-150 but a ¾ ton would be better if you towed often or long distance. Your biggest concern will be launching. It will be easiest with the use of a crane (most sailing clubs have em) or a boat yard. You can however, ramp launch if the ramp is long enough and/or you have a trailer extender. Of course, a shoal draft boat will lend it self better to the ramp launch. Good luck Mark, Gratis (6115) NOLA From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Young Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 4:07 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [IC27A] trailering a C27 I'm looking to upgrade from my C22. It looks like it will be a C250 or a C27. I am in the army so I move every 2-3 years and need to at least pull it out to move easily without costing a lot. I know the C250 is made for that purpose, but I have seen where some C27 owners have a trailer. I'd be interested in knowing how easily the mast can be raised and lowered and if I can do it myself with a couple extra hands. Also I'd be interested in how large of a truck It would take to pull it. Also, if there are any other considerations that come to mind, please let me know. I'd much prefer the c27 if I can make it all work for me. Thanks Robert [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
