Dynamic Transport & Storage

Dinghy Storage and Trailer Racks: Box Racks, Trailer Racks, and the Optimist Rack

These Dynamic racks stack dinghies for storage ashore or for the trip on a trailer, instead of one boat per dolly or trailer space. The collection holds seven racks: three box storage racks, three trailer racks and an Optimist-specific trailer rack. The listings give the boat count and the classes each rack suits, so choose by how many boats you carry and which classes they are.

Racks in This Collection

• Box storage racks: the 2 Boat Storage Rack and the 4 Boat Box Storage Rack are described as small racks that work well for Optis, Lasers, Sunfish and other similar boats; the 4 boat listing also names 420s, FJs and V15s. The 3 Boat Box Storage Rack is listed as a 3 boat storage rack. Each of these listings says it ships in 2 boxes.
• Trailer racks: the 2 Boat Trailer Rack and the 3 Boat Trailer Rack each ship in 2 boxes per their listings, and the 3 boat rack is listed as suitable for 420s, FJs, Lasers, Sunfish, V15s and more. The 5 Boat Trailer Rack (Laser/Sunfish Size) is described as three boats high with two boats strapped on the sides of the rack, shown with rack pads, which are recommended.
• Optimist Trailer Rack (8): the Dynamic Optimist Trailer Rack carries Optimists side-entry, two boats per level.

Fitting the Optimist Trailer Rack to Your Trailer

The listing gives specific trailer requirements:

• The bottom cross bar that mounts to your trailer frame has 61 in of bar space.
• Recommended trailer frame width is 56 to 60 in. Wider than 60 in, the design needs customization from the manufacturer, at no charge according to the listing.
• The frame needs at least 36 in of width where the forward cross bar rests, about 100 in forward from the back of the trailer, so that the bar is not bent or point loaded.
• To complete the order the listing recommends 12 sets of rack pads (#80030) and 4 U-bolts (#70019), with three individual pads per level; the middle inboard edges of the Optimists share the middle of the three pads.

How to Choose a Rack

• Storage or transport: pick from the Box Storage Rack listings to stack boats ashore, or from the Trailer Rack listings to carry them on a trailer.
• Boat count and class: match the rack to the number of boats and their class. For Optimists use the Optimist rack; for Lasers and Sunfish the 5 boat trailer rack is sized for them by name.
• Detail is limited on some listings: several give only the boat count, so confirm class and dimensions on the product page or with MAURIPRO Sailing Tech Support before ordering.

Looking for dollies instead? Browse the Dynamic dinghy dollies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which rack is for Optimists?
The Dynamic Optimist Trailer Rack (8) loads Optimists side-entry, two boats per level. The 2 boat and 4 boat storage racks are also described as working well for Optis.

What trailer width does the Optimist rack need?
The listing recommends a frame width between 56 and 60 in, with 61 in of bar space on the bottom cross bar and at least 36 in of frame width where the forward cross bar rests. Wider than 60 in needs a customization from the manufacturer.

What else do I need for the Optimist rack?
The listing recommends 12 sets of rack pads (#80030) and 4 U-bolts (#70019). Those parts are not listed in this collection, so ask MAURIPRO Sailing Tech Support about them.

Which racks suit Lasers and Sunfish?
The 5 boat trailer rack is sized for Lasers and Sunfish by name, and the 2 and 4 boat storage racks are described as working well for them. The 3 boat trailer rack and 4 boat rack also list 420s, FJs and V15s.

Are dollies in this collection?
No. The collection holds the seven storage and trailer racks. Dollies are in the Dynamic dinghy dollies collection.