<< I have several questions
about the WWP's.
1. What is the "real" time to rig and launch the P-19?>>
With very little help it takes a solid 45 minutes to rig from the moment you
stop the tow vehicle... About another 10 minutes to dunk it...
<< 2. What is the "real" weight of P-19 and trailer? (Don't concern yourself
with
gear weight).>>
The listed weight of the P19 is 1300 lbs excl motor or trailer. Unlike my
4000 # motorboat the P19 follows so easily behind my Astro Van you forget its
back there real quick...
<< 3. Does the P-19 trailer have brakes? Can they be added?>>
No Brakes needed as towing weight is less than 2k lbs... Don't know about
brakes as I use trailer for my 20' powerboat for P19 and have never had brakes
on it. There is a provision for brakes on my trailer... It really does not
need it for towing the Potter... But since I also tow my powerboat on the same
trailer maybe next year when we do New England...
<< 4. I already own a new 5hp Nissan with integral tank. Is this adequate for
the
P-19?>>
5HP is more than adequate but I would get an external tank for it... They
catch you spilling any gas they will have your rig...
<< 5. Is the P-19 really beachable? I love this feature if it is so. >>
The P 19 is beachable in FL keys bayside... Oceanside too many waves... It
does float in less than a foot of water...
<< 6. What is the length of the cockpit?>>
About 5 ft 6 in..
<<I see myself and maybe the dog doing a trip through the W. coast of FL
(10,000
Islands, then to Marathon, Bahia Honda, Boca Grande and Marquesas, all using
the Motorhome as the base and a series of day sails with occaisional
overnight, like at Boca Grande/Marquesas west of Key West, favorite spots for
us.
>>
My wife and I do overnighters on it... But I don't think your wife, after
getting used to a 26' footer and some headroom, will find it too comfy... You
and the dog will find it easy to sail all over the place specially the shallow
FL Keys and Bahamas...
I find it more than adequate for a night or two...
<< BTW-We GMC'ers have a GMCnet which is similar to this board. We are also
all
crazy. If I can help anyone with heavy boat trailering and rigging/ long
distance towing/ Florida Keys from Miami on down and out to the Dry Tortugas /
or anything else, please feel free to email me directly. Thanks in advance and
I hope this long post makes it to the message board.>>
Larry Nelson
>>
I could use help on places to visit while towing next summer through New
England...
Best
Solar Fry
BTW: IN Florida...
Our most experienced P19 long distance cruiser and tower is Bill Combs
(ttursine@gnt.net (ttursine)) ->
ftp://ftp.gnt.net/users/ttursine/Bahamas_Tale/Other
Our racing and sailing expert is Ron Lynn