[Rhodes22-list] Re: Lou's boat trailering

[Lou Rosenberg]

On Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at 12:45 PM, Robert Dilk wrote:

> regarding lights
>
> I purchased two trailer lights, mounted them on an 8 ft  2 x 4 and 
> wired the whole thing so I could hang it off the back of the boat when 
> I picked up my old Rhodes. One less thing to worry about.
>
> BTW
> You do understand that most states now require brakes on trailers over 
> 3000 pounds. BTW my trailer has no brakes.
>
> FYI
>
> Bob Dilk

  Bob,
    The lights seem new and will be tested. Thanks for the info about 
the brakes but my trailer registration says a wt of 2550 which even 
seems inflated.
    Its an old TRITON trailer with wood supports padded on the side of 
the hull and a good slot for the keel to sit in.
   I am about to send an email to Stan requesting prices on the upgrade 
to IMF and a new 175%genoa.
   thanks for the info on your boat as a comparison.
  peace
  Lou
>
>>>> steadilsr at verizon.net 08/10/04 10:37AM >>>
> RIck,
>   Here is an update on my boat.
>   I purchased the boat yesterday and made contact with the yard owners
> today  as they were off yesterday when I was at the boat securing the
> tarp and lubing the lug nuts on the trailer wheels.   They are going to
> replace my wheels, regrease my axle and the boat should be ready to
> move next thursday 8/19.
>
>   PLEASE get back to me via phone or email if you CANNOT help me do 
> this
> for any reason next week.   There is no rush and I will do it at your
> convenience in any case, but  just want to make sure the yard is
> informed of my plans in advance.
>
> If we are on for next week, we should try to get to Pt Jeff ( a two hr
> ride from my house and at least a 3hr ride for you)  by 8 or 9am  if at
> all possible.
>    We would have to travel only by LIE and commercial roads as trailers
> are not allowed on the parkways in LI or NYC. I checked.
>
>    I  will drive the route I want to travel with the boat and your
> vehicle by this thurs or fri  with my van when  I am out there again
> working on the trailer and wheels.   I want to make sure there are no
> hair pin turns or very steep grades and look for danger spots.
>
>   The trailer has rear lights NO BRAKES and the wiring looks good. 
> There
> is a standard three male and one female auto DC connector going from
> the trailer  brake lights to your connector if you have one set up for
> your trailer.  If not we can rig something right there I have
> experience wiring extra lights.
>
>   I will stay in touch via phone and net and THANKS SO MUCH FOR 
> OFFERING
> TO HELP ME OUT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>   I love my  RHODES 22 it so cool to have the boat of my dreams so fast
> -- definitely HIGHER POWER!
>   peace
>   Lou
>
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