Tag Archives: launching

01Sep/23

Harrier takes up her new mooring on the River Tamar

Afloat

01/09/2023T12Harrier, launching, TamarT12

This year we finally made it back onto the water. A berth on the Tamar became available in early August. This was followed by a rush to finish a few jobs onRead More…

15Feb/57

Atalanta recovery to trailer

15/02/19573use, Atalanta26, designpagelaunching, recovery, trailer, TrailingTrevor Thompson

Leave aside the obvious travel hoist or crane option. Basic principles The diagram is based on an original Fairey marine drawing. The boat and trailer combination were always intended toRead More…

10Feb/57

Launching an Atalanta or Titania

10/02/19573use, Atalanta26, designpage, T10, T6launching, trailer, TrailingTrevor Thompson

There are really four ways of launching an Atalanta (or a Titania) from its trailer: The travel hoist The easy way is to have it lifted in by travelhoist. It is notRead More…

05Feb/57

Atalanta and Titania towing

05/02/19573use, Atalanta26, designpagelaunching, towing, trailer, TrailingTrevor Thompson

Weights The Atalanta and the Titania can be legally towed behind many 4×4 cars. The boat weighs between 2 and 2.5 tons (depending on equipment and fittings). A suitable trailer could weighRead More…