I would appreciate some advice on my most difficult aspect of Pottering
- trailering.
Once message mentioned the possible need for a reinforced transom if you
plan to trailer with the motor on. I have always trailered without
removing my motor (anything to save time rigging and unrigging). I have
a 4-stroke 5-hp Honda. Is this a problem? Should I mount it on the
trailer during towing?
I quit using the strap which secures the boat to the trailer. It didn't
seem to do much except give me major grief connecting it. Does anyone
feel this is asking for trouble?
Any advice on quickly securing the shrouds would be helpful. This
typically takes me 30+ minutes. I hate lines flying or lying about
during trailering, not only because it seems unsailorly, but anytime one
gets loose, I am almost certain to incur some damage.
Thanks for any advice anyone may have, or any helpful references. (I
have the book "Small Boat Trailering" or something like that.)
Greg Gaston
WWP-19 #808 "Peppermint Patty"
Asheville, NC