SJ23 - Trailer guides

[Bob Schimmel <bpschim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Good Day All:

I always trailer launch Panache and have done so successfully with only 
the short keel guides to assist me in centering the hull over the 
trailer.  This past Fall I ran into a problem that prompted me to 
consider reinstalling my old steel 4' long hull guides.  They are 
padded!  I'm reluctant to do that owing to the installation difficulty 
on a tandem axle trailer.  I've seen the vinyl guides and they work well 
for a power run about, BUT a 3000 lb sailboat?

So my question is addresses to those of you with these vinyl guides, or 
other guides;  are they adequate to center the hull over the trailer, 
hold the hull over the trailer in a slight side breeze?

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Regards

Bob Schimmel
(Always stay curious)

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