[Rhodes22-list] Bunk

[Todd Zumach]

Gents,

I will add my two bits to this conversation.  Prior to putting my boat on
the water for the first time last year, I read through the owners manual
(twice, I think).  Unfortunately, I didn't review the trailer loading
section again before the haul out at the end of the season.  I forgot about
the keel being partially dropped and I also set the trailer too deep.  It
took us (myself and three helpers) about 30 minutes to get the boat on the
trailer!  Several times we thought we had it and when my wife pulled the
boat out of the water we discovered the keel had settled on the starboard
bunk. When I got home, I noticed that the starboard bunk was damaged.  That
day, October 11, 2005 will be permanently burned into my memory because of
the painful lessons learned.

Needless to say, I appreciate this message string because it allows me to
remember my stupid mistakes.

Another lesson for the newbie.

Todd Z.

On 3/22/06, Bill Effros <bill at effros.com> wrote:
>
> I always line up my trailer straight with my truck and aim for the V at
> the bow.  The board always brings it in.  People can gouge their bottoms
> with the side guides if they become submerged.  Here that can happen as
> the tide comes in.
>
> Bill Effros
>
> Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> > Steve,
> > I have done the same with mine - 60" side guides with PVC pipe to
> complement the keel guide.  It is difficult to lose sight of the longer
> guides (West standard stock), and if need be can simply 'cap' with a longer
> piece of 2" pipe.  A little additional insurance for deeper ramps.
> > The bunk repair should be easy, Rob.  You may be able to just reinforce
> the existing bunk on the bottom with a piece of 2x4...
> > Art
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> >> From: thescubatank at cox.net
> >> Sent: Mar 22, 2006 11:09 AM
> >> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >> Subject: Re: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bunk
> >>
> >> 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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