[Rhodes22-list] Michael W.'s Tongue

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Mike,
Is the entire trailer structure corroded beyond hope, or is the main problem in the tube?  I remedied a serious tube problem in a 22' boat trailer by welding a 3" square tube below it.  At the extreme end, where there was a gap, I fastened with bolts.  I wouldn't think of using except up and down the ramp, however.  I guess this speaks to the wisdom of galvenized, a message to new Rhoadies.  Going galvenized does not have to cost an arm and a leg.
Post a picture, especially showing weak areas and there might be suggestions from the fleet.  It would also alert painted trailer users what to watch for on their units.  You could always drive to Ct to just pick up a unit, transferring the boat near where you are.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: "Michael D. Weisner" <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
>Sent: Jan 31, 2008 1:02 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Michael W.'s Tongue
>
>Ed,
>
>The extension tube is so rusted that it cannot be used to launch the boat 
>(it bends under weight.)  The trailer is the original from '81 and 26 years 
>of salt corrosion have taken their toll.  I doubt that much would survive 
>the trip to Edenton (or even to Triad in CT.)  I have been in conversation 
>with Stan & Elton (at the Annapolis show) about bringing a trailer to NY but 
>none have been available so far.  I will either strengthen the extension 
>enough to safely launch in the spring or simply separate the trailer from 
>the truck to get deep enough to launch (I could always winch it back to the 
>truck.)  Anything to get into the water.  Once the boat is off the trailer, 
>we can see how much real iron work needs to be done to salvage the trailer, 
>if it is even worthwhile.
>
>BTW, I saw many of the new goodies that Stan has put on the R22 when I 
>attended the Annapolis show last fall.  I think that it was the first time 
>that Stan & I met face to face since he moved to NC.  It would be nice to 
>visit the plant but the time just isn't available at the moment.
>
>As far as a southern vacation for the wife goes, we will be in the Caribbean 
>for a couple of weeks before spring break, just to warm up.  While I would 
>love to have our R22 with us, we will be on a somewhat larger version, able 
>to navigate the islands and the ocean between them a bit easier.
>
>Some day we'll get down to Edenton or even the Lake Hartwell area.
>
>Mike
>s/v Shanghaid'd Summer ('81)
>       Nissequogue River, NY
>
>From: "Tootle" <ekroposki at charter.net> Wednesday, January 30, 2008 7:16 PM
>>
>>
>> Michael,
>>
>> What part of the tongue do you need?  All the internal locking parts are
>> available for about 20 bucks at Northern Tool.  If the weld is cracked, 
>> any
>> welding shop should be able to spot weld for not much more.
>>
>> Alternatively, take your boat and extension south to Edenton.  Stan has
>> parts laying all around.  Elton has a corner that is his with trailer 
>> parts
>> and wheels and tires and, and, besides you could see soft water.  Take a
>> trip down, one days hard drive down, dinner with Stan and Rose, warm their
>> innards, arrange to stay at the Spitzer Hilton, let Stan should you all 
>> his
>> innovations since your boat was made.  See:
>>
>> http://www.perry-and-company.com/edentonscroll.html
>>
>> http://www.edentonmarina.com/
>>
>> Take an extra day off and visit Cape Hatteras.  Have you ever been to the
>> Cape?  Does the wife deserve a short vacation?  See:
>> http://www.nps.gov/archive/caha/capehatteras.html
>>
>> Come on south...  http://www.sewe.com/sewe.asp
>>
>> Ed K
>> Greenville, SC, USA
>>
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