My new Tohatsu 50LDI was delivered with an 11.1 x 13 prop. I couldn't get above 4500 rpm with this on my 26X, so changed to 11.6 x 11 and this gives 5,000+ rpm.

Have a look at this website

http://www.tohatsu.com/tech_info/prop.html

which might help.

Two axles, drum brakes on both.

No problems in 1000 miles of towing during the summer and about 6 launch and recoveries. Ensure good fresh water flushing system for drum brakes if you sail in salt water.

Thanks, Casey, for some useful reminders about safety with ropes. We do actually use the rope doubled and always stand clear, but your comments are noted. Chip, Like Dimitri, I drive the boat on pretty slowly and my wife claims she has never worried for her safety! We don't chock the wheels in the w...

That mod is certainly very interesting, Chip. Unfortunately, the positions of the handbrake lever and jockey wheels on my trailer would make this almost impossible. Could you explain, please, why it is dangerous not to have a rigid connection between vehicle and trailer when loading? I use a one and...

Glad to hear it all went well, Mike. I find that many of the slipways into UK tidal waters are not steep enough and frequently I have to disconnect the trailer and use a strong rope to avoid my Shogun getting wet. One very important point if you have to do this: Do not rely on the trailer brakes to ...