[Rhodes22-list] Hey Chet....

[Mary Lou Troy]

Chet, for more on the marine head vs. porta potti you might be 
interested in this (biased) post from last January:
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2006-January/028329.html

Mary Lou


At 08:27 PM 10/19/2006, you wrote:

>Chet,
>      All this chatter about towing is a red herring if you do not have a
>boat to tow.  Some of the guys saying you cannot do, do not have and never
>had a Rhodes 22 to tow.  While I have a ford van with a v-8, others have
>routinely towed a Rhodes 22 with a six...
>       In fact ask Chris what he used to tow a boat from Maryland to Oregon.
>       He is a place for you to drool over:
>
>http://www.frappr.com/rhodes22
>
>        You might consider going to Edenton to show that lady that you have
>mentioned the differenced between a porta potty and a marine head.  After
>which she might have an opiniion.  Call Stan and make an appointment to see
>one.
>
>Ed K
>Greenville, SC, USA
>See:
>http://users2.ev1.net/~barr/
>
>
>
>Chet Orton wrote:
> >
> > John,
> >
> > I've observed that vehicles which are available with either automatic or
> > standard transmission have higher rated towing capacities for the
> > automatic. Since the brakes and engine and such are the same, I've always
> > assumed that the difference was that when starting from a dead stop, a
> > torque converter slips more and acts like a lower gear. But a clutch slips
> > more and just heats up and wears out. So, I'm OK exceeding the manual
> > transmission rating a bit as long as I keep it within the automatic's
> > rating, with the understanding that it will impact my clutch.
> >
> > Chet
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: John Lock <jlock at relevantarts.com>
> > To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 3:54:49 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] evaluating the used boat
> >
> >
> > At 12:26 PM 10/19/2006 -0700, Chet Orton wrote:
> >>Thanks. I hadn't considered extra weight beyond the boat's
> >>displacement. My truck has a small 6 and the rated towing capacity
> >>is 3500 with a manual trans, 5000 with an automatic. I have a manual
> >>4WD. The hitch I installed is rated at 5000, so I don't think it
> >>will fail. It's not very hilly around here so I think it'll be
> >>alright, barely. I'll probably just need to replace the clutch
> >>sooner. I can drop it into 4WD Low for crawling up/down boat ramps.
> >
> > The rated towing capacity is not just a measure of how much the
> > vehicle will pull.  It also takes into account stopping power and
> > handling issues.  If you exceed that rating you get into the "tail
> > wagging the dog" issue discussed here previously.  You may also find
> > you have brake problems (overheating) if used heavily.  Be careful!
> >
> > Cheers!
> >
> > John
> >
> > "Catastrophe: a prize for the cat with the nicest buns."
> >
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