[Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer

[Peter Thorn]

I have this one: http://www.sherline.com/lm.htm   It works great.

PT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer


> PT,
> Where would you find a tongue scale?
> Art
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Peter Thorn <pthorn at nc.rr.com>
> >Sent: Jan 6, 2006 9:45 AM
> >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer
> >
> >Phil,
> >
> >"--but you'd be better off still spending the extra money on a properly
> >sized tow vehicle."
> >
> >That's a true statement and I heartily second Bill's idea.  I like single
> >angle for simplicity, cost and ease of maneuver.With any trailer, you
should
> >also plan on:
> >
> >a)  a tongue weight scale (about $100)
> >
> >b)  three sets of tie down straps (1 crossing stern straps from the stern
> >hooks to aft big loops on the Triad, 2 diagonal forward straps from the
bow
> >to the forward big loops on the Triad and 3 a tie-down strap across the
bow
> >from the forward big loops on the triad.  (all about $150)  With all
these
> >straps you can solidly connect the boat to the trailer and prevent it
> >sliding forward during a panic stop.  The bow should not come in contact
> >with the winch tower and when travelling I also disconnect the winch
strap.
> >It won't fit through the eye with all the tie-down straps in place
anyway.
> >
> >c)  an accurate tire pressure scale that will measure 50-60 psi.  (about
> >$20) When carrying heavy loads close to the maximum the tires can handle
> >tire pressure becomes very important and tires should be filled close to
> >their maximum.
> >
> >Good luck.
> >
> >PT
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message ----- 
> >From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
> >To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 11:59 PM
> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer
> >
> >
> >> Phil,
> >>
> >> The dual axle trailers have a larger "sweet spot" for trailering.  You
> >> don't have to horse the boat around as much to find a spot that will
put
> >> 200-250 lbs. of weight on the hitch.  Also they are far less prone to
> >> "kick-up" when released from the hitch, and slam the stern into the
> >> ground.  Some people feel safer with extra tires on the ground.
> >>
> >> However,
> >>
> >> They are much more difficult to move around in the yard; will not
rotate
> >> easily in tight spots, cost more, and should the salt water eat up your
> >> wheels (a notorious problem where I am in Long Island Sound) you've got
> >> twice as many wheels to replace.
> >>
> >> With a large enough tow vehicle, you'll have no problems with a single
> >> axle, well maintained trailer.  As the tow vehicle becomes smaller, and
> >> you are more concerned about the ability of the tail to wag the dog,
you
> >> might be better off with a dual axle--but you'd be better off still
> >> spending the extra money on a properly sized tow vehicle.
> >>
> >> Bill Effros
> >>
> >> pawyrick at peoplepc.com wrote:
> >>
> >> >I will be the proud owner, sometime in the not too distant future, of
a
> >recycled 1998. I will be using a trailer anytime I use the boat. I will
also
> >take the boat across country sometime within the next three years. The
boat
> >will stay on the trailer when not being sailed. The boat will be launched
> >primarily in salt water. Do you have any opinions about a single or
double
> >axle for my circumstances? Thanks for any thoughts.
> >> >Phil
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