:: Has anyone used a J24 Triad Trailer to haul an Express
:: 27? I have compared drawings of the two boats and have
:: noticed that the keel on the E 27 lies further forward,
:: that is, the dimension from the bow to the keel looks to
:: be about the same as a J24 thus allowing the use of the
:: Triad without too many alterations. If anyone has any
:: dimensions for an Express (bow to keel), they would be
:: greatly appreciated!

I would help you if my boat and trailer weren't locked up in a warehouse for the winter. There are plenty of E27s and trailers in the Bay Area if that's where you are located. If not perhaps someone from the San Francisco fleet could help.

Several years ago I had a new E27 trailer built by Cradle Ride in Ontario, Canada. Here's how I did it: I took several pictures of an existing E27 2-wheel trailer. I asked the builder what measurements he needed. I took the measurements and marked them on the photos and mailed them to the builder. A month later I picked up a very nice replica of an original equipment E27 trailer.

As you know J24s weigh several hundred pounds more than E27s, so a J24 trailer, with modifications. should work fine.