[Rhodes22-list] Securing Boat To Trailer Question

[Lowe, Rob]

Orin,
Welcome!  

Ah, already faced the wrath of Stan.  It's a bit of a sore subject with him, and you can't really blame him.  He gets paid to sell boats, not give advice.  That's what we do.  And you get what you pay for.

Charles is correct that the boat will most likely stay on the trailer on its own, but I believe most state laws require the boat to be attached to the trailer.  And you really don't want to have to boat wander off on its own if you have to swerve or something.  I use a 3 inch strap and wrap it over the gunnels and around under the trailer and tighten it up.  Not too tight as some of those ratchets can really put some tension on the strap.  My strap came with my boat, so I don't know if it's the best way to do it or not, but it works for me.  I use something like:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_32963_32963

Greensboro?  Where you planning to sail?  I'm north of you a couple of hours and sail on Claytor Lake. - Rob

S/V Getaway
1976 Rhodes 22



-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Charles Nieman
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 2:02 PM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Securing Boat To Trailer Question


 Welcome Aboard!
 
When I bought mine from Stan about 15 years ago, and went to NC to pick it up, the boat was only sitting on the trailer. There is a slid at the bow that can be extended to be tight against the boat, and allows to get the boat as tight to it as possible in the water, then when you drive out, the bow naturally shifts to be away from this brace. By sliding to be tight against the boat, it tends to hold the boat from vibrating during travel. That and having the mast, boom, etc well attached to the boat was all Stan did when he wished me well. I drove to Dallas that way and had no problems.
 
That description probably sounds a little sketchy, will try to get you some pictures in the near future if someone else does not provide.
 
Charles Nieman
s/v Blue Feather
84 Rhodes22
 
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:28:27 -0700
> From: wa4tbr at bellsouth.net
> To: Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Securing Boat To Trailer Question
> 
> Hello,
> 
> This is my first posting here and I'd like to say "HELLO" to all of the list 
> members.
> 
> I recently agreed to purchase a 1980 model Rhodes 22 and will be going to get it 
> in a couple of weeks.
> At this time I've only seen photos and hope I don't have to backstroke when I 
> see it in person - 
> 
> Normally I wouldn't agree to purchase anything from photos alone but it really 
> does look nice and the owner genuine.
> 
> The trip home to Greensboro, NC will be around 225 - 250 miles so a detailed 
> inspection of the Triad Trailers trailer will of course be in order.
> My real concern will be how to properly secure the Rhodes to the trailer for 
> this trip. 
> 
> 
> I did call Stan at General Boats but all I got from him was an ear full of 
> ranting about how folks were calling him looking for free advise.
> He made it very clear that if there wasn't anything (AKA money) in it for him 
> then basically I could pound sand. - WHEW -
> I do plan on purchasing a few items from him in the future so maybe that will 
> put him back in a good mood. 
> 
> What recommendations would you folks have on securing the boat to the trailer?
> Photos would be a great help..
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Orin 
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