[Rhodes22-list] Proper Boat Position on Trailer

[Goodness]

I have noticed my boat hull deforms wherever the supports are placed.  This is due i.m.o to fiberglass mat construction.  It makes for a more flexible hull.  The industry term is oil canning.  Luckily when put into the water the normal shape returns.



On Sep 10, 2012, at 11:39 AM, "Jay Curry" <jac2 at wavecable.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone. This is our first post to the list. We just purchased a 1992
> recycled Rhodes from General Boats and drove from Port Angeles, WA to
> Edenton, NC to pick it up. It will be spending most of its time on the new
> dual axle trailer. Our intended use is travel to lakes in the region.
> Locally we will be using it for primarily day sailing with some extended
> stays in salt and fresh water. Naturally, we have a ton of questions and
> hope the list members can help until we become experienced Rhodies.
> 
> The first concern is proper trailing position of the boat. For example,
> should the keel rest on the roller? The trailer has an adjustable bow stop,
> but should the trailer also use a bow roller to rest on when traveling? Most
> important however in my mind at least, is the proper position of each of the
> four trailer posts on the hull. I need to identify points on the deck under
> which each post should be positioned. I noticed the boat settled a bit in
> its seat this week as we were working on it to get it fully prepped for
> launch. The forward post seem to be at a weak spot in the hull and the hull
> is reacting slightly to the pressure. This was not the case prior to the
> prep work this past week.
> 
> Currently, the forward post is directly under the most forward of the three
> port windows. The rear post is directly under where the forward stern rail
> support attaches to the deck. I am concerned the boat is too far forward on
> the trailer. The 2 by 6 support boards between the posts were new and
> adjusted to the boat shape during the trip to bring it home.
> 
> Anyway. Thanks in advance for any help or advice you can offer.
> 
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