Thanks to Pete who has the Paradox ‘Johanna’, I now have a
De Graaff road trailer for ‘Minnow’ similar to his. Pete kindly provided me
with the information I needed for having mine fitted with flat rubber rollers.
Dan at De Graaff modified a SB 730/2 ADJ. An identical trailer to Pete’s is no
longer manufactured.
Flat rollers are
ideal because they spread the load. Dan also installed guide arms to help keep
the boat straight on the trailer when being retrieved from the water. This is
very helpful, especially if there is a side wind or current.
The trailer and boat fit in my garage, but there will be
little room to spare when the rudder has been shipped. If I skew the trailer
diagonally, there should be enough space. The balance on the trailer fore and
aft is not quite right, and it won’t be until I reinstall the forward ballast
and the battery. I may have to tweak the axel a few inches astern, but by doing
so I must not overload ball hitch.
Links
Pete’s Blog – My Paradox ‘Johanna’
‘Johanna’ at Flickr
De Graaff Trailers
Here’s the trailer I have, except mine has been modified
with flat rubber rollers.
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