everything was packed on the van just incase we had to modify or beef up anything trailer wise.
the boat looked lonely on the beach on its own but seemed to have done ok .
it was a nice sunny day which was good because it had been a very wet and windy spell, and storm Dianne was on its way the following wednesday.
first task was get the trailer up the slope and then the boat. sophie and kathleen helped.
then it was a case of getting the trailer adjested for the width of the spitfire. this was touch and go as it was meant for a dart18. it fitted on eventually
with 2 new ratchet straps fitted and a few ropes mutley was secure. the mast was huge and extended above the van a far way. i was worried about the supprt bar and adjusted the height of it with and angle grinder and my generator i brought.
strapped on well just incase it came out the cup. we eventually set on our way.
took 2 hours about which was good going tbh.
the trip home was steady and the boat towed ok
when i got home the mast had come out the cup and was resting on the van roof.
luckily it was strapped on well. some mods for the return trip will be needed.
at home a new tramp cover was put on and the old cover taken off.
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| all loaded to go |
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| at home for winter |
