[Rhodes22-list] John Lock Triad Trials

Tue Jun 21 16:55:13 EDT 2011

John:

I don't have too much crap on the boat that would produce significant weight, aside from what's on the transom.  If I simply snug the boat up against the forward-most point on the trailer (since the trailer is built for the boat) I assume I should be OK.  Si?

Joe 

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From: John Lock <jlock at relevantarts.com>
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] BOB Triad Trials

Bob's statement might also be worded as "a lot of weight aft of the axle".  Meaning - if you're weight distribution 40% forward and 60% aft, you're going to get fishtailing.  If you can get close to 50/50 with rudder/motor/etc on the transom then your balance is OK.

Cheers!
John Lock
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s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22 
Lake Sinclair, GA
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On Jun 21, 2011, at 15:16, Joe Camp wrote:

> Bob:
> 
> Define "a lot of weight on the boat transom."  I'll have the rudder/tiller and my little 6 hp outboard.  Souldn't be a problem, I think.
> 
> Joe Camp
> s/v John Dawson
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> What that means is that the mid point of the boat is centered on the hub of the axle wheel for a single axle trailer as a rule of thumb.  Precise measurement would give you proper tongue weight.  I add that because if you have a lot of weight on the boat transom, you could still get some "fishtailing."
> 
> Bob on "NoKaOi 3"
> 
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> On Jun 21, 2011, at 1:44 PM, Ejor2 <ejor2 at aol.com> wrote:
> 
>> One of the most important things is to get the boat all the way up on the trailer. If you don't get the right weight on the tongue, it will cause swaying. 
>> 
>> Eric J.  
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Jun 21, 2011, at 8:53 AM, Leland <LKUHN at cnmc.org> wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> Joe,
>>> 
>>> Very important advice from Kathy.  My boat also "dropped into an abyss"
>>> first time I launched it.  We tied another truck to the launch truck and
>>> with both vehicles we had enough power to pull the trailer wheels back up on
>>> solid ground.
>>> 
>>> Good luck!
>>> 
>>> Lee
>>> 1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
>>> Kent Island, MD
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> James Barron wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Joe,
>>>> 
>>>> The trailer is great and works just as it is supposed to. Check the
>>>> integrity of the bunks, bolts, etc.
>>>> The only problem we had launching with the tongue extension was that we
>>>> backed the trailer wheels past the end of the ramp and the wheels
>>>> essentially dropped into an abyss with the trailer frame resting on the
>>>> concrete. Thankfully, we had access to our sailing club's rescue boat and
>>>> used the crane to lift the trailer so it could be pulled forward. I think
>>>> others have had the same problem with varying solutions. We never again
>>>> put the trailer in without first using a "feeler" pole to find the end of
>>>> the ramp.
>>>> 
>>>> Happy sailing,   Kathy 
>>>> 
>>>> ---- Joe Camp <jjcampjr at yahoo.com> wrote: 
>>>>> Hi Gang:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Soon, I will use my Triad trailer for the first time.  I'm moving my boat
>>>>> from northern North Carolina to southeastern Pennsylvania.  (and ne'er
>>>>> the twain shall meet)  Of course, I helped Elton in the launch last year;
>>>>> but it was ninety-five (f-ing) degrees, I am prone to heat stroke, and my
>>>>> blood-sugar was very low.  Then, I was not too concerned with the
>>>>> workings of the trailer.  Now, I am.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Please give me a bit of your expert advice concerning the use of the
>>>>> extending tongue (the trailer's, not my own) as well as any hints about
>>>>> behavior and handling you might feel well placed.  We're trekking north
>>>>> on I-85 to 
>>>>> I-95 and into the Philly suburbs.  I hope she trails as well as she
>>>>> sails.  Thanks.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Joe Camp
>>>>> s/v John Dawson
>>>>> High Point, NC
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