Probably a silly question regarding trailer boards

Blakeys7 · 24 January 2018, 16:31

Hi

With my trailer board attached and cable all neatly attached....what do you do when you plan on launching your rib ?

Remove trailer board, cut all cable ties etc etc, then re attach when finished for the day ?

Or do you have a waterproof plug and socket at the trailer board end so the cable can remain but the board can be removed ?

Thanks

matt h · 24 January 2018, 16:36

why you using cable ties? wrap the cable from the board around the chassis as you head towards the car, wrap any excess around the jockey wheel top leaving enough slack for the car to turn and plug in.
take of the trailer board at site and do it all in reverse, takes 30 secs or so. if you want to leave the board on you will need waterproof lights

Blakeys7 · 24 January 2018, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt h

why you using cable ties? wrap the cable from the board around the chassis as you head towards the car, wrap any excess around the jockey wheel top leaving enough slack for the car to turn and plug in.
take of the trailer board at site and do it all in reverse, takes 30 secs or so. if you want to leave the board on you will need waterproof lights

told you it was a silly question....Newby owner

jwalker · 24 January 2018, 16:58

Have a longish cable, chuck it into the boat over the transom and out near the bow and tie it to the boat in some way at the bow end to prevent it slithering out over the side of the boat. I wrap it one turn around the tube handle to the side of the bow. If you don't have a cleat shaped handle, use a double sided velcro strap. If you don't have a handle, get one! or be inventive.

breezeblock · 24 January 2018, 18:00

lights are permanently attached to the trailer and waterproof problem solved

GuyC · 24 January 2018, 19:04

I'm only an occasional launcher but I use cable ties and just cut them off. I'd never asked on the forum though.

lakelandterrier · 24 January 2018, 21:39

I run the cable inside the boat, looping round the A frame and jockey backs.
Alternative is to loop through grab lines on tubes

Don't run along the trailer in case any slack cable drags on road.

Don't see any need for cable ties.

LT

HDAV · 24 January 2018, 21:55

Long trip wrapped round chassis every few feet, short trip into the boat or through the dock lines to keep it off the ground.

watersidemat · 26 January 2018, 04:09

Always just looped it through the lifelines.

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spartacus · 26 January 2018, 06:29

I use insulation tape to remove any slack in cable and tape at a couple of points along the trailer. Remaining cable does a couple of loops at the jockey wheel handle. Take a bag for trailer board as it's always filthy when storing in your car after launching.

Drew boarder · 26 January 2018, 06:53

If you want to use cable ties visit B&Q who have re-usable ones. Saves cutting and replacing every time. But best evolutions are already listed.

jeffstevens763@g · 26 January 2018, 08:04

rum my cable through the boat i have a bungee fixed to it at the winch post area keeps it in tension couple of turns round the jockey wheel to take up slack then wrap round the emergency wire to prevent it touching the road

diver 1 · 26 January 2018, 08:18

I use 'lobster pot hooks' tied to short lengths of heavy bungee which are rigged to stay permanently on the a frame of the rib. When I fit the trailer board I wrap the bungee from the a frame around the trailer board and clip the lobster pot hook back onto the a frame. Its really simple and holds the trailer board really securely.

I also use the same bungee and hooks around the boat for securing dive kit and other bits and bobs. Rigged correctly I find them invaluable. They are very tough too. See pics below.

jeffstevens763@g · 26 January 2018, 09:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by diver 1

I use 'lobster pot hooks' tied to short lengths of heavy bungee which are rigged to stay permanently on the a frame of the rib. When I fit the trailer board I wrap the bungee from the a frame around the trailer board and clip the lobster pot hook back onto the a frame. Its really simple and holds the trailer board really securely.

I also use the same bungee and hooks around the boat for securing dive kit and other bits and bobs. Rigged correctly I find them invaluable. They are very tough too. See pics below.

+1 very handy