[Rhodes22-list] Trailering Checklist?

Mary Lou Troy mtroy at atlanticbb.net
Sat Apr 16 11:24:08 EDT 2011 

Bob's last point is one of the most important. Get the boat far 
enough forward on the trailer. If it is not far enough forward, you 
will get fishtailing even at moderate speeds. We have never been 
comfortable towing at speeds much above 60 but that is because of 
stopping distances more than anything else.

I think Bob trailers a lot more than we ever did. I will say that for 
trailering distances we have always removed the motor to reduce the 
strain on the motor mount and transom and the rudder because it 
sticks out past the boat and we don't want anyone bashing it in a 
parking lot or something. Getting that weight off the stern also 
makes it easier to have the boat far enough forward to prevent fishtailing.

Mary Lou
1991 R22 Fretless
Rock Hall, MD


At 11:09 AM 4/16/2011, you wrote:

>Five big timesavers in my trailering experience are (1) Stan's mast 
>bail system.  I bought it even though he tried to talk me out of it 
>and it is great because you do not have to remove the forward lower 
>shrouds to attach to the hoist.  You just use the rope that clips 
>on.  Very quick and easy.  (2) Use velcro turnbuckle pins to secure 
>the lower aft stays so that they can be easily loosened if needed (I 
>keep them fairly loose anyway) (3) I use quick release pins to 
>secure the lower aft stays and the forestay - the pushbutton type. 
>They are expensive ($20 a piece) but worth it and have never failed 
>me.  Quick too.  (4) I use plastic zip ties of various sizes to 
>secure the mast & stays instead of bungees.  Got the idea on this 
>list and it saves time and to remove them you just cut them off and 
>throw them away.  I have it to where I only need about 6-8 of them 
>each time.  (5) Last, I leave both the outboard and rudder in place 
>and as long as you have enough tongue weight (move !
>  the boat as far forward as possible) it tracks very well with my 
> single axle trailer even up to ~68 mph on the highway.
>
>It's not a race but I can put the boat on the trailer and have it 
>road-ready in an hour.  My record for rigging and launching the 
>Yankee Clipper is 20 minutes!
>BK
>
> > Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:16:41 -0700
> > From: jjcampjr at yahoo.com
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailering Checklist?
> >
> > Ron:
> >
> > That's the ticket! Thanks for the checklist.
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Ronald Lipton <ronald.lipton at gmail.com>
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Fri, April 15, 2011 5:38:01 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailering Checklist?
> >
> > Here is Steve's checklist:
> >
> > Kari,
> >
> > I prefer to raise or lower the mast when the boat's at the dock 
> because it's
> > easier to step on and off the boat rather than climbing up and down the
> > ladder. But then again, there's nothing like hearing a little splash and
> > not knowing what made it. Here's my checklist for lowering:
> >
> > LOWERING THE MAST TO THE STERN:
> >
> > WARNING: Never let anyone stand under the mast while lowering
> >
> > 1. Disconnect the back stay tensioning line
> > 2. Disconnect the boom from the traveler
> > 3. Remove the traveler bar
> > 4. Hoist the boom up with the topping lift and cleat it off on the mast
> > 5. Disconnect the pop top slider and close the hatch
> > 6. Disconnect the radio and steaming light
> > 7. Wrap up jib sheets and jib reefing line
> > 8. Disconnect forward lower shrouds and add extensions
> > 9. Loosen all other shroud turnbuckles
> > 10. Deploy and secure mast crutch
> > 11. Deploy and secure hoist crane to cabin top block
> > 12. Attach aft lower shrouds to crane
> > 12a Alternate: Attach line from crane to mast bail if you're thus equipped
> > 13. Tie hoist winch line to bow cleat with a bowline
> > 14. Snug the hoist to slack the bow stay
> > 15. Disconnect bow stay
> > 16. Crank the hoist "down" giving the mast a little shove to get it started
> > 17. Check the shroud extensions as you lower to avoid entanglement.
> > 18. Tend the jib as you lower
> > 19. Lower the mast to the crutch
> > 20. Disconnect mast from tabernacle
> > 21. walk mast, boom and jib forward and secure the whole bundle on the bow
> > pulpit.
> >
> > Ron
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 4/15/11 12:51 PM, Joe Camp wrote:
> > > Hey, thanks to all of you for this information. Between this 
> and the owners'
> > > manual, I should be fine. (Right... famous last words.)
> > >
> > > Joe Camp
> > > s/v John Dawson
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: "R22RumRunner at aol.com"<R22RumRunner at aol.com>
> > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > Sent: Fri, April 15, 2011 8:42:55 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailering Checklist?
> > >
> > > Joe,
> > > A former list member, Steve Alm, had made a trailering checklist and
> > > posted it several years ago. I no longer have the list, but 
> perhaps someone
> > > else might have it and repost for our benefit.
> > >
> > > Rummy
> > >
> > >
> > > In a message dated 4/13/2011 9:39:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > > jjcampjr at yahoo.com writes:
> > >
> > > Rummy:
> > >
> > > "Trailering," I am keen to engage with true manly clueless abandon. It's
> > > the
> > > dismantling of all the stuff that makes a Rhodes a Rhodes I want to
> > > clarify. I
> > > believe I can probably reverse Elton's instructions well enough. However,
> > > a few
> > > healthy hints from the "I've already done this, screwed it up, and don't
> > > want
> > > you (me, that is) to make the same mistakes" crew on the list. Whatcha
> > > got for
> > > me?
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: "R22RumRunner at aol.com"<R22RumRunner at aol.com>
> > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > Sent: Tue, April 12, 2011 5:30:23 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailering Checklist?
> > >
> > > Joe,
> > > Trailering is one of those timeless man things that we must do from time
> > > to
> > > time, whether we really want to or knot. The first rule to trailering, is
> > > to assume that you have all the knowledge necessary to do this, even
> > > though
> > > it might be your first attempt. The second rule is to always appear as
> > > though you meant to do something, even though it may know have worked out
> > > just
> > > right. Never practice backing up, just do it. It's one of those gifts
> > > given only to men. Of course, this is always best done in private, with
> > > no
> > > onlookers. No matter how good you do, onlookers will always find fault
> > > with
> > > your methodology.
> > > Well, that's all I can come up with for now. My drink is empty and I know
> > > I
> > > have another one waiting upstairs for me. Should you need any further
> > > assistance, don't be afraid to ask. After all, that is what this list is
> > > all
> > > about.
> > >
> > > Rummy
> > >
> > >
> > > In a message dated 4/12/2011 2:19:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > > jjcampjr at yahoo.com writes:
> > >
> > > Hello, to all those who love what I love... and to all the Rhodies as
> > > well:
> > >
> > > I am curious to know if anyone has a checklist for trailering up a R-22.
> > > I
> > > will have to take my boat out around July 4 for the long ride from
> > > Henderson NC
> > > to Hatboro PA. This is the number one recovery experience for me, and I
> > > have
> > > been over things (and over things) But, since this boat is so unique, and
> > > comes
> > > with a large store of owners willing to share wisdom, I want to avail
> > > myself of
> > > that benefit at every turn. I am getting a Triad trailer from our buddy
> > > (whom
> > > some of you may already know) Stan. So please, feed me with your time
> > > honored
> > > feedback and any lists, photos, descriptions, steps maybe even the
> > > appropriate
> > > grill foods or intoxicating liquids for such an occasion. Rummy: I know
> > > what
> > > you'll say, but what the hell, say it anyway. Thanks!
> > >
> > > Joe Camp
> > > s/v John Dawson
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> > > http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> > >
> > > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go
> > >
> > > to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> > > __________________________________________________
> > >
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> > > http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> > >
> > > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go
> > > to
> > > http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> > > http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> > >
> > > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go
> > > to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> > > __________________________________________________
> > >
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> > > http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> > >
> > > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and 
> archives go to
> > > http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> > >http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> > >
> > > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and 
> archives go to
> > >http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> > > __________________________________________________
> >
> > __________________________________________________
> > To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> > http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> >
> > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and 
> archives go to
> > http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> > __________________________________________________
> > __________________________________________________
> > To subscribe/unsubscribe go to 
> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> >
> > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and 
> archives go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> > __________________________________________________
>
>__________________________________________________
>To subscribe/unsubscribe go to 
>http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>
>For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and 
>archives go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
>__________________________________________________

More information about the Rhodes22-list mailing list