[Rhodes22-list] BOB Triad Trials

Tue Jun 21 22:10:15 EDT 2011

Thanks John.  A good way to explain it. 

Bob

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From: John Lock <jlock at relevantarts.com>
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Sent: Tue, June 21, 2011 3:32:26 PM
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"
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 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
>> 
>> 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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