[Rhodes22-list] RC trailer setup

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On my trailer, the 2x6 bunks are held to the curve of the hull, and all of
the weight.  The keel is hanging free, the centerboard is held up by the
roller at the top of the keel guide.  If the 2x6 bunks are deforming the
hull, are the bunks curved with the hull or could the boat be sitting too
far forward on the trailer due to the adjustable bow stop?

--
Curtis
1979, s/v "Ruck It"

On Sun, Aug 31, 2014 at 12:59 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> I am hoping that someone can tell me what the thickness of the board under
> the keel should be for the RC trailer. When I first got the boat the board,
> which I doubt was the original one, was a 2x6 but that left too much
> pressure on the front of the bunks which in turned deformed the hull. When
> I
> began the restoration I doubled the thickness to 4" to take the pressure
> off
> the bunk and the hull gradually regained its shape but not without many
> gelcoat cracks haring formed. Now that I have fixed the damaged areas and
> am
> about to return the boat to the trailer from the lift I would really like
> to
> confirm what the thickness of the plate should be so that I don't re-damage
> the hull. That would put me in a foul mood. Later I intend to reinforce the
> hull on the inside while the hull is in the proper shape.
>
> I am working from the theory, in the absence of knowledge, that most of the
> boat's weight should rest on its keel and the trailer bunks are primarily
> to
> stabilize the load. Does anyone know if that is true or should the bunks
> take more or most of the load? If my theory is correct I might fiddle with
> the thickness of the keel plate as the boat is lowered onto the trailer to
> minimize the weight on the front bunk strut.
>
> Any help with this question would be appreciated very much.
>
> Graham
>
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