[Rhodes22-list] Launch question - newbie Rhodes 22 owner

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Brooks:  You may want to give it a try without the extender; however, my experience with a Jeep GC 4x4 was not successful.  The Tundra may get the boat in far enough for it to float off the trailer - of course the slope of the launch ramp will be the critical factor.  If it is a shallow sloping ramp, you will need the extender.  If using the extender be sure that you do not back it down to the end of the ramp as that will give you another problem - trailer wheels hung up on the drop off.  So if you use the extender you only want to back it in far enough to allow the boat to float off.   Oh and to add further to your concerns is tide!  High is probably better than low. 

The mast raising system is pretty easy if you follow the directions.  

We will be launching in a couple of weeks down in Florida - winter is our sailing season.  We will have to use the extender.  Takes a few extra minutes -ten or so, but gives us the ability to have the boat float off easily. 

Bob on the s/v "NoKaOi 3"


On Monday, November 3, 2014 6:40 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
 


Hello all,

Just trailered my "new" Rhodes 22 from CT to home (Cambridge, MD on Choptank
River - mid-Chesapeake Bay Eastern Shore) and want to launch it tomorrow.
It's a 1986, recycled in 2006 with IMF and 175% roller furling jib. I'll
provide more details later but really want to get it launched and do a
little sailing before serious winter weather hits.

Launch question: We have very nice boat launches here in Dorchester country
and I plan to use a fairly new one with floating docks and nice ramps. Do I
need to use the 8 foot extender for the trailer to launch? Or can I just try
it without extending? I'm using a Toyota Tundra truck with 4WD and figure I
can back it until water is a few inches up on rear tires.  I really don't
want to get the rear brakes wet with our brackish water.  

I have the mast crane system and have read and re-read the instructions
numerous times and believe I'm ready to go. I've used mast raising systems
on a San Juan 21 and a Farrier trimaran - F-27 and will pay very close
attention to how each set of shrouds is handled.

Motor is all hooked up - just need a gallon or so of fresh gas. 

Weather will be 60's tomorrow and not too much wind for launch and a first
sail.

I've known I was going to buy this boat for a month but there were various
delays and missed out on some gorgeous fall sailing. Can't wait to get
going. I'm so impressed by all the cool features.

Brooks 





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