[Rhodes22-list] I am looking for a bit of information, and hopefully a manual for a 1986 Rhodes 22' I recently purchased.

[Todd Zumach]

Bob,

I also recently purchased a 1986 R22.  I have IMF, two batteries, etc.
Technically, the boat is less than 3000 lbs, but I agree with Bill, figure
heavier.

I have a copy of a manual from 1988.  Contact me off line and we can work
out something.

Todd Zumach
Phillips, WI
715-339-4486
zoomerzx at gmail.com

On 12/29/05, Bill Effros <bill at effros.com> wrote:
>
> Bob,
>
> They weigh different amounts.  Newer boats are heavier than older.  IMF
> heavier than standard masts.  Heads and batteries add weight.  4 stroke
> engines heavier than 2 strokes.  Anchors and chain can add a lot of
> weight.  Bar-B-Ques.  Full waste and water tanks. How many fuel
> tanks.  etc.
>
> To be on the safe side most people figure 3500-4000 lbs. for the trailer
> capacity.
>
> Then there's the center of gravity issue.  A properly made R-22 trailer
> will ride behind your tow vehicle as effortlessly as a little red
> wagon.  Some people spend a whole lot of time shifting the weight around
> on their trailers to get the boat into a very small sweet spot where it
> won't fishtail.  Others are able to sail their boats onto their trailers
> and drive off.
>
> Others on the list have far more experience with this.  I just buy mine
> from Stan.  He's got plenty of used.  How much do you figure it will
> cost to build your trailer?  How long do you figure it will take?
>
> Bill Effros
>
> Robert Noreau wrote:
>
> >I recently purchased an 86 Rhodes 22'. I have had a hard time gathering
> information in order to fabricate a trailer to haul it home. I see that the
> new boats weigh 2900 lb. One private listing I saw for a 1978 claimed it
> weighed only 2500 lb. Was there a weight change in the design? if so? when?
> would you know the weight of the 1986?
> >
> >Also, I am planning to to use a steel U-channel beam at the base of the
> trailer to seat the keel trunk. The beam I have is 4" wide and 1 " deep, to
> sit on 3 or 4 cross supports of the trailer. My question is as to weather or
> not the 4" wide beam is wide enough to fit the lower keel width.
> >
> >I would like to locate a manual if one exist. Any direction where I may
> locate one>
> >
> >Bob Noreau
> >BNoreau at MSN.com<mailto:BNoreau at MSN.com>
> >617-413-8871
> >
> >Any information on the keel width and the weight would be more than
> welcome ASAP,  as I am hoping to work on the trailer this weekend.
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