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A Folding Mirage

Yes you read right, a Mirage OC6 that folds in two! Peter and I hope that this could be one solution to the trailer legality issues facing clubs clubs here in Australia. For more photos and details visit the Outrigger Connection AUS website

http://www.outriggerconnection.com.au

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Permalink Reply by Jeff on October 29, 2009 at 8:16am: What is the deal with the trailers down there. Is it Over hang of the boat? That canoe is neat, is there a significant weight increase? If so does the canoes still sit balanced in the water like a non-hinged Mirage?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Colin Bartley on October 29, 2009 at 5:07pm: Hi Jeff

Yes the overhang is the issue, the trailers are legal if there is nothing on them it's when the canoes are loaded they then exceed the overall length and overhang, but the rules are different in each state so it's very messy. A couple of cops in Queensland know about the outrigger trailers now and ambush the convoy of trailers heading up the coast each year to the Hamilton Cup and hand out tickets.

It doesn't increase the weight at all, the hull still weighs 155kg or 340lb and is still perfectly balanced.; ▶ Reply to This