[Rhodes22-list] Trailer Sailing the R22

[Ellner]

I have a tandom axel trailer and it tows beautifully. I wasn't paying 
attention once and ckc the speedometer , it was near 80 mph.I backed 
off quickly.    sixty-65 is a better idea.  I tow with a Chevy Tahoe. 
I have towed to Edenton, and Kentucky Lake several times.  No 
problems. With a dual axel one does not need to block the frame when 
not attached to trailer hitch.  I think the second axel is a great 
option. Especially with a blow out. I haven't had one yet.  I hope 
not to have one either.
RodAt 10:57 AM 1/20/2009, you wrote:
>Wally:  Ease of launch and recovery is pretty straight forward.  If 
>conditions permit you could sail her on but we find that we either 
>motor on or pull her on using lines with ease.  I have watched and 
>learned from Stan (GB Owner) who makes it all pretty simple.
>
>We take from 60 to 90 minutes to fully rig and de-rig; however, we 
>take our time and double and triple check everything.  Over the 
>years I have helped Elton (Brother of the GB owner) rig and 
>de-rig.  We are able to do it in less than 30 minutes.  With the GB 
>mast raising system, one person can do the job with one hand - I've 
>done it numerous times.
>
>We haul with a Jeep Grand Ck, FWD, V8.  No problems.  I have hauled 
>to North Carolina and back several times since 1999.
>
>We are on our second Rhodes 22 and love it.  We do keep her in the 
>water as we find we use the boat more that way.  Dry sailing is an 
>option that I am looking into as our local sailing club is obtaining 
>property to support dry sailing.  Advantage here is that the boat is 
>out of the water thus keeping the bottom cleaner and out of harms 
>way when the cold fronts move through sending in high winds for a day or so.
>
>Good luck with your decision.
>
>Bob in Florida
>-------------- Original message from "Wallace E. Bohach" 
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>
>Before buying, am looking for some confirmation and info on 
>exclusively trailer sailing a Rhodes. We're northerners, fresh water 
>sailers, out at least once a
> > week in season. How about:
> > Ease of launch and recovery. Sail it on?
> > Rigging solo?
> > Helpful hints?
> > Any thing you've learned that I haven't thought of?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Wally
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