[Rhodes22-list] Bunk

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Rob,

When I built up my trailer a year ago, I bought a used power boat dual axel trailer that had guide poles at the back of the trailer on each side.  They were set at appox 8 feet apart and covered with 2 inch pvc pipe.  I left the on and they provide the perfect guide for launching and loading Ad Astra.  This way I do not have to worry if I go too deep on a ramp.  Ad Astra lines up everytime and the stern does not move.  This has alsomed it easier to launch by my self.  She doesn't move on the trailer until I pull her back.  Just a thought for you.

Steve 
S/V Ad Astra
> 
> From: "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu>
> Date: 2006/03/22 Wed AM 10:55:36 EST
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bunk
> 
> Bill,
> I'm still not sure what happened, but I did back the trailer into the water
> more than I usually do in an attempt to get the boat forward enough on the
> trailer.  I usually have to winch it pretty hard up against the bow stop and
> I figured it would be easier if the trailer was more submerged.  I don't go
> in board down because I'd be hitting the bottom of the ramp with it, but I
> can see putting the board part way down to help as a guide.  The bow was
> positioned between the bunks OK but I guess the stern was cockeyed a bit.
> The stern usually settles down nicely when I pull the trailer but that time
> it just came down on the bunk and cracked it.  I just backed up,
> repositioned the boat, and she came out just fine.  I'll be more careful
> from now on.
> 
> 
> Rob Lowe
> S/V Getaway
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 10:02 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bunk
> 
> 
> > Rob,
> >
> > I didn't know that was possible.  Elton taught me to position the
> > trailer with roughly a foot of the leading edge of the bunks out of
> > water.  On my boat ramp that always forces the keel into the slot.  I go
> > in with the board down, or at least part way down, and the trailer
> > forces the board back up as it aligns the keel in the slot.  The leading
> > edge of the bunks lifts the bow out of the water before it can hit the
> stop.
> >
> > It works for me.
> >
> > Bill Effros
> >
> > Rob Lowe wrote:
> > > Lou,
> > > Thanks for asking the question, I have the same problem.  Somehow when
> we
> > > were pulling the boat last fall it got off to one side just a bit.  When
> I
> > > started to pull the trailer and boat out of the water, the boat lurched
> to
> > > one side.  I backed into the water and we reset the boat on the trailer
> and
> > > pulled it out, but noticed the bunk was cracked.  Seemed the keel had
> come
> > > to rest on top of the bunk and broke it when I tried to pull the trailer
> > > out.  Probably got the trailer too deep into the water and the keel
> floated
> > > up over the guides.  The boat has been sitting on the broken bunk just
> fine
> > > all winter, but I need to replace the bunk once I float the boat. - rob
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > > From: "Lou Rosenberg" <lsr3 at MAIL.nyu.edu>
> > > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 4:40 PM
> > > Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Bunk
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >>   I have a serious question about ,, well, bunk.
> > >>
> > >>   My trailer has 2 bunks and one is broken.  I need to  cut new wood
> > >> and resurface the bunks and was wondering what type of  bunk cover
> > >> anyone might recommend??
> > >>   velour is out of the question and terry cloth is too light.
> > >>    and that ebay boat has PROJECT written all over it. But its
> > >> probably in better shape than mine so I'll be quiet now.
> > >>   safe sailin to those in warmer climes..
> > >>   Lou
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
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