[Rhodes22-list] boat position on the trailer

[Just bent]

My tounge weight varied from 190 to 220 lbs by raising & lowering the height
of the hitch only 6".
The new arm has 3 holes spaced 4" apart. In the pic it is in the center
position with a tounge wieght of about 200 lbs. Next time I launch I'll move
it in 4" & see what the change is.
Jb



Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> 
> JB,
> Damn nice pictures, and thanks!  I have found the balancing a bit trickier
> with tandem axles, but have put the boat datum over the center of the
> wheel 'set'.  Since the tandem will seek a balance point of its own, the
> tongue weight can vary, depending on how horizontal the underlying
> pavement is.  And then is the issue of the hog I carry on the front.  I'll
> post a picture of that sometime for disinterested Rhoadies.
> Art
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: Just bent <j.bulfer at jbtek.com>
>>Sent: Nov 4, 2007 10:02 AM
>>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>Subject: [Rhodes22-list]  boat position on the trailer
>>
>>
>>took my wife sailing yesterday, first time since that little incident with
>>the motor falling into the water.
>>We had a great day. Got to try out the toilet, the solar panel, and the
>>little grill that clamps on the rail, they all worked very well. With the
>>boat off the trailer I was able to swap out that arm that pushes against
the
>>bow. Mine was made out of wood & I think it was a little short.  Now my
boat
>>sits on the trailer with the back of the rear window  over the center of
the
>>wheel. I haven't checked the tounge weight yet but from what I can find in
>>the archives, that's about where it should be. I think.
>>Jbulfer
>>Just bent
>> 
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