[Rhodes22-list] Triad Trials

[Andrew Collins]

Hi Joe
While I only trailer in the yard, I have helped get it ready for a trip back to GB. Important things to remember:
Have a jack and wd40 and a helper to get the tongue extension back into place. It tends to sag with the boat on the trailer. 
The weight on the hitch needs to be a few hundred pounds to avoid fishtailing at highway speeds. Elton knew exactly where to place the boat on the trailer. He made me float it and pull it further forward than it was. Maybe someone can chime in. Not that I'm channeling anyone, but I believe this is in the archives. 
Tie everything down with foam pads or similar and put a support from the binnacle to the mast to avoid having the mast pump up and down. 
Drive carefully! good luck
Andrew C
sv Carmen

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On Jun 20, 2011, at 18:04, 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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