[Rhodes22-list] Securing Boat To Trailer Question

[Bill W.]

I too was bothered by the constant movement of the mast when trailering.  I
just couldn't quit looking in the rearview mirror!  I have the GB mast
crutch on the stern, so what I did as a last minute fix before one of my
trips was to take a 4x4 fence post and cut it just long enough to provide
support under the mast.  At the bottom I had to cut it down to fit inside
the stainless mast step and drilled a hole in it to secure it with the mast
bolt.  On the top I cut a notch for the mast/boom to rest in and drilled
another hole through which I ran a rope to tie the mast assemble to the
support.  I also ran a line from the top of the supprt to the bow cleat to
keep it from falling backward (since the mast actually angles upward).  I
keep meaning to make another one that looks a little better or made out of
lighter weight PVC, but never have gotten around to it.

One possible side effect of this system is that the vibration and up/down
forces on the secured support may eventually strip out the screws that hold
the mast step to the cabin top.  I don't know if this is the case, but I
have had to fill two of the holes and re-drill the screw holes.  Again, it
may be that these screw holes become worn over time with regular use of the
boat.  They are designed to just hold the step in place and pull out easily
in the event of dismasting so that the cabin top is not damaged.

Probably clear as mud.

Bill W.
s/v Fina Lee



Orin wrote:
> 
> 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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