[Rhodes22-list] Triad Trials

[Bob Keller]

Joe,
I trailer quite a lot and am on my second Triad trailer, both of them single axle.  A lot depends on the quality of the trailer but if you have a recent, decent trailer you should be OK.  I have the bow stop all the way forward on my current (4 yr old) trailer and when I pull the boat out it should be 4-7 inches from the bow stop.  As long as it is in that range I can trailer with no swaying even though I leave the rudder and outboard on the transom.  Trailering is an art, not a science so all I can say is that practice makes it easier.  
 
I always use the extendable tongue (make sure you use chocks) and if you do back off the end of the ramp I have attached pictures of my preferred method for retrieving the trailer.
Bob K
 

> Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:04:34 -0700
> From: jjcampjr at yahoo.com
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Triad Trials
> 
> 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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