Tag: Trailer
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Oops… The boat got a little heavy!
The trailer that was built for the Journeyman is designed for yachts up to 20 tons. We noticed before the bulb was put on that it had some problems lifting the hull, which was then about 9 tons. Now it gave up completely. It sits at its lowest position and does not want to move…
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Your crane is lifting me higher and higher
As the sun sets over the fields of Pöide Vald, the Journeyman is slowly moving into position on the trailer. We need to get it up to the correct height to be able to mount rudders and keel, so we had to call for Father Christmas again. (Music: Jackie Wilson)
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Tricky Tractoring
Today it’s Sunday and most people are free from work, so the team is taking the opportunity to test-drive the trailer exit from the yard. It turns out the exit to the main road will have to be widened a couple of meters in order for the trailer + tractor to make it out. Next…
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First Light Of Day
I have to admit that this afternoon was a very satisfying moment for me as a designer. It is really hard to get a grasp of the lines of the yacht while it is inside the hall. But now that it is outside, I am very happy with the lines. I think it looks great.…
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Trailerable boats. It’s a matter of definition.
As you might have seen from some pictures the Alunaut yard is not even close to the water. Today the trailer we will be using to launch the Journeyman arrived. It looks reassuringly solid… Plus the guy that drove the offloading crane got bonus points for matching his looks to the crane´s: