[Rhodes22-list] Hull Indention

[Slim Chance]

I've had a little oil canning on mine as well but I agree with Bill that
it's not a problem as long as it holds it shape in the water.  And yes,
definitely 2 X 6s will help.

Slim

On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 1:39 PM, Wickman, William E <
WEWickman at spectraenergy.com> wrote:

> I have the Triad trailer and it uses 2X6 board for the bunks.  There is a
> slight indentation on my boat as well (oil canning) when on the trailer, but
> it disappears when in the water.  As long as your gel-coat is not cracking
> and the boat retains it shape when off the trailer I would not worry too
> much about it.  I would bet that virtually every Rhodes22 exhibits some oil
> canning on their trailers.  I would definitely replace the 2X4 with 2X6
> though.
>
> Bill Wickman
> s/v Fina Lee
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Caesar Paul
> Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2011 2:56 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hull Indention
>
> Bill ,Guys,
>
> I have the same problem at the same location on both the port on starboard
> side.  My boat is an 86.
>
> Two seasons ago I glassed in Fiberglas rib as a stiffener to prevent that
> indentation on the port side.
> I'm wondering if lengthening that 2 x 6 board would solve the problem.
> I'm thinking about installing a support  bracket along the center-line of
> the trailer to support the bow and take some of the weight of the problem
> area, but am uncertain about if it would help.
> I've have not heard or read of this problem on the list, and wondered if I
> was the only one with this particular problem.
>
> I'm all ears to learn how many of us have experienced this problem, and,
> how is it addressed.
>
> Caesar Paul
> Gentle Breeze
>
>
> From: Bill Pauer <billpauer at gmail.com>
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Cc: Bill Pauer <billpauer at gmail.com>
> Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2011 9:11 AM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Hull Indention
>
>
>
> The hull of our 1980 Rhodes is being indented while on the trailer.  I
> don't know the history of the boat or the trailer, but am guessing the
> trailer is the original, and looks like someone has recently reworked
> it.   The hull is being pushed in near the front support.  While
> difficult to measure the indention it seems to vary from 3/16" to
> nearly a 1/2".  Yesterday I spent an hour moving the boat forwards and
> backwards on the trailer to find a spot that reduced the denting.
> While moving the boat back on the trailer eventually did reduce the
> denting, the boat was too far back and caused too much swaying while
> on the road.
> The support boards look to be pressure treated 2x4s.  Is the the
> typical size?  I was thinking of redoing them with wider material
> (2x10 ?) to spread the load.  Any thoughts?
> Thanks---
> Bill
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