I'm speaking from the viewpoint of an older P-19 with the heavier mast.
I have to climb aboard on the trailer to open up the cabin and get the
hardware to attach the forestay anyway, as well as stow gear for the
day, so right off, I've got to get on board. The mast is heavy, and I
don't want to mess with possibly losing control of it to one side or the
other as the boat gives under me, so for me it makes sense to rig on the
trailer. (I don't have baby-shrouds.) Add to that that I'm setting up to
be able to raise the mast solo via a pole from the trailer, and I'm not
likely to switch to raising while on the water.
I see your point about it being easier to get on and off the boat when
it's in the water, but for me the stability while raising the mast is
more important. I've got a small stepladder, so it's easy to get onto my
P-19 while on the trailer. (So far, that may change as I age. ;-)
Bill B.
P-19 #454, Dream Catcher
Nampa, ID
Michael Smith wrote:
>
> The question about how long it takes to rig (especially a P-15) leads me to
> ask how many folks rig on the trailer as opposed to in the water. We've
> always rigged our trailerable sailboats on the trailer but it seems (maybe
> especially so as I get less agile!) that rigging in the water sounds pretty
> sensible. On a P-15 it's pretty easy no matter where since stepping the
> mast is a breeze; however, it would still be easier in the water with regard
> to not having to climb up and down from the boat. A much shorter (and
> somewhat softer) fall too! Any pro's and con's about each method? Mike
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