[quote=charlescarlis]To Mr. Elozory's point - the boat is "all that" for comfort, speed and fun (I think), but requires a different approach to be manageable.
My approach has been all about mechanical advantage:
1) Gin Pole is a must along with a method to winch/hoist it up. While a bit of a pain to do at first, it saves HUGE time to just make a permanent gin pole onto your trailer. I think the A-frame approach would be best, though I like mine as well. Then a method for stabilizing the mast - a method for tying off the tramp lines is typical.
2) I don't collapse the boat; it is 9.5 feet wide and that's kind of pushing it, but cops have never given it a second look. Guess there's enough big boats being hauled around here that it's just another one, and everything else is in good/safe shape so they don't mess with it.
3) double or triple, pivoting rollers in the back re pretty much necessary and make loading and unloading much easier, though still not near as easy as say a H16 that you basically lift on.
My true set-up time is about 1 hour from trailer stop to ready to sail. With a seasoned hand we can get it done in about 45 minutes; (for me) no more complicated than a H18 - just bigger and heavier; but I don't collapse the hulls. Best tip for that, I've picked up is to just pull pins, collapse with trampoline on, then re-extend as far as you can and use ratcheting trailer load bars (the kind you stabilize loads with) to do the final stretch/tensioning/expanding to get pins back in.
I like mine and don't find it that bad to set up, though I'll likely go to something smaller/easier to set up eventually to get more sailing time in; I'd like to do Wednesday night races on my own boat but getting this one there and set up, ready to race by about 5:30 after work is "problematic". On the other hand, the 21SE is a blast/comfortable to take newbies out on; got my nephew and his wife out a couple of weeks ago and we were easily flying a hull with three on the wing in moderate/light air. Success was gauged by the "fun-screams".[/quote]
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