[Rhodes22-list] boat weight / Lift Size / Trailer Bunks

[peter klappert]

I put in a 10k lift. The additional lifting power isn't to handle my R22 or with any expectation of acquiring a larger boat, but in the interest of the resale value of my house in some future decade. Very future, I hope!

Aeolia, my gorgeous new R22, arrived Wednesday and I couldn't be happier. More on that in a later message.

But here's the point: I was expecting to simply adjust the lift bunks for the R22, but it quickly became clear that wouldn't work. Since I also bought the Triad trailer made expressly for the R22, my lift installer was able to see the bunk configuration needed. He made measurements of the trailer bunks so that Rick Massell at Deco Boat Lifts can construct something expressly for the R22. I've emailed Rick photos, both of the trailer and of Aeolia on it.

(I'm sending the list some photos in a second message with this subject line.)

No, I haven't dared ask what this will cost. Worse, it also "quickly became clear" that my dock + lift configuration isn't well-suited to briefly docking the boat--as, for example, when the crew forgot the rum.

It's pitch dark now, I can't see Aeolia, but she's still a joy. I want to send profound & abundant 

THANX! to all the Rhodies who inspired me to join them. (You know who you are!!) 

Peter



----- Original Message -----
From: "Dana" <realnamen at yahoo.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Friday, November 4, 2011 3:28:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] boat weight / Lift Size

I have my boat on a 4000 lb Shore Station lift, and it does fine.  When it was initially installed, the dealer mistakenly delivered a 3000 lb lift and it really struggled to get the boat out of the water.

-Dana



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From: "jimtracyjohnston at centurytel.net" <jimtracyjohnston at centurytel.net>
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Sent: Friday, November 4, 2011 10:46 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] boat weight

We are looking at a new vehicle to tow our 1987 Rhodes 22. We have a 1992 Trailmaster single axle trailer that we have used for several years with our 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. We will need the tounge weight and pulling weight to be sure a new vehicle is capable of towing our Rhodes. Problem #2 is the Rhodes' weight to determine what lift size. Our current lift was purchased used and we have very little information on the lift capacity. The lift will needs a new cable and possible clutch adjustment. As we crank up our boat there is s loud "clunk" at it looks like the boat drops down a short distance. We continue turning the wheel and the boat eventually lifts completely out of the water satisfactorly. We have information the state the boat "displacement" is 3,300# and another reference of 3,700#. We don't know the calculation of displacement to physical weight. Any advise is appreciated. 

Jim & Tracy Johnston with the "LOON" Torch Lake, MI
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