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    Feb 17, 2022 5 minutes

    TRAILER-SAILING

    A good boat for trailer-sailing

    Q My wife and I are looking to buy a trailer-sailer, mainly for coastal cruising with an overnight before returning to berth. We have room to store over winter and so are looking forward to all those upsides that trailer sailing offers.

    My research so far is leading me to a Beneteau First 21.7. Is there anything else out there that I should also seriously consider?

    Paul Adamson,

    Isle of Man

    COLIN HAINES REPLIES:

    These days the limitations of getting a boat to the water are clearly defined. Obviously, your driving licence defines your limits with regards to weight you’re allowed to be in control of. The maximum weight of trailer that a car can pull is defined by the car’s VIN plate and the maximum allowable weight on a single axle is 1,800kg.

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