Hi Hello .
I've had my WB for a couple of years but not used her much, hoping to change that this year ....
I've towed and launched happily but have been thinking about improving launching if I can .
I have a Bradley Rapid , break back (non rollercoaster cradle) trailer , nice big 13" tyres and am fitting a "launch winch" to help her back to the tipping point .
I've just been studying the rollers at the rear and think they are actually in the way of the bulge plates !! Which makes me suspect I've struggled with them before , the previous owner had her lifted in/out so may not even have launched from the trailer at all .
I can see the sense of help in the bow align, but with the WB about 4' up the trailer (during recovery) I suspect the bulge plates can't fail to hit the roller axles ...
I'd be happy to hear thought...
Thanks
Rolly
Sorry , will add a photo when I work out how :-)
Got it !
You are spot on, the WB roller coasters had specially fabricated components to avoid this problem.
Note the original anti-fouling, 32 years old. Shows how little we use 'Markie'
That makes sense , thanks .
They have been moved to the spares pile ...
Am sceptical that it's possible to launch or recover a WB from a breakback trailer and keep the hubs dry , but will keep thinking ... am playing with the idea of building a telescopic rear trailer extension, for use only on the slipway (pushes forward for travel ) ...
Thanks
Launch and recovery so easy with my modified roller coaster (now breakback) trailer, dry hubs, dry feet, look on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnpfvGfcDr0
Thanks , yes , I think I'm overthinking it :-)