[Rhodes22-list] Boat Lift Report

[Wally Buck]

Bob,

Sounds interesting but I didn't see any attachment???

Wally


>From: "Bob Immel" <rimmel at houston.rr.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Lift Report
>Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 07:36:35 -0500
>
>While waiting for my new Rhodes 22 to be delivered I have constructed a
>cradle-type boat lift in the canal behind my house.  I thought the list
>might be interested in this effort.
>
>Besides the avoiding the issue of bottom paint maintenance, I'll feel a lot
>more secure when the high tides and hurricanes come.  Previously, my Gulf
>Coast 18 was secured to the bulkhead with mooring whips.  The mooring whips
>worked well and are a very cheap solution but became a little worrisome 
>when
>the canal water rose more than two feet over the bulkhead during hurricane
>Claudette last year.
>
>The hardware for the lift was manufactured by Boat Lifts U.S. of St. James
>City, Florida (Ft. Meyers).  I have modified the 6000#, all-aluminum lift
>with swivel brackets and carpet-covered wooden bunks in an effort to
>simulate the configuration of the Rhodes 22 trailer.  I'd like to thank 
>Todd
>Tavares for providing detailed trailer specifications.  I imagine I'll need
>to make minor adjustments to the bunks and adjustment of the fore/aft beam
>height (for drainage) once I actually have a boat. I would also like to
>thank Pat Devig for sending me pictures and specifications of his lift and
>to Stan Spitzer for his comments.
>
>I have attached some photos here and would certainly welcome comments and
>provide anyone with more detailed information if they have a similar 
>project
>in mind.
>
>Bob Immel
>Galveston, Texas
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