[Rhodes22-list] Boat Hoist vs Bad Ramps

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Stan moves the boats with the bow eye and the two stern eyes, so yes, there
are lift points on the boat.

Hank


On Mon, Sep 1, 2014 at 10:12 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> All,
>
> Is there a lift point for a boat hoist on the Rhodes?  I've got a
> predicament.  I currently enjoy using my boat at the local marina, and
> keeping it on the trailer for lower maintenance
> (hull/anti-fouling/cleaning).  My problem is that the ramp could be quite a
> bit better.  At low tide, there is only 17' of ramp in the water, and ramp
> has a severe drop off.
>
> Due to not wanting to upgrade my towing vehicle (a 1976 Jeep CJ-7 3-speed
> w/ V8 304) and two incidents on the ramp (details below), i'm investigating
> alternative methods of launching.  The easiest would appear to be using a
> boat hoist.  So this brings me to my question... is there a lift point on
> the Rhodes for a boat hoist?
>
> Ego busting details:
>
> Incident #1, first attempt at launching.  Boat launched successfully, but
> upon attempting to pull forward, the Jeep (Stick Shift) rolled back on the
> steep ramp, and the trailer's wheels dropped off the ramp.  After an hour,
> the marina's crane, a broken trailer hitch (it was welded to the bumper),
> everything was retrieved intact except my ego, and my hitch.
>
> To address the issues leading up to incident #1, I had a proper Class III
> hitch bolted to the frame, and I rigged a chock system on cables so I could
> chock the wheels, and drag them.
>
> Incident #2, 8th launch this summer, low tide.  Boat launched successfully,
> boat later reloaded with some negative tongue weight (low tide).  As I was
> pulling out, I realized i completely bungled the load, so I stopped on the
> ramp, and rechocked the wheels.  I adjusted the bow stop winch tension, and
> got back in.  As i tried pulling forward though, the carb sputtered and the
> engine stalled.  I started rolling backwards over the chocks.  I ended up
> sitting parked on the ramp with the front tires "balanced" on the chocks,
> holding the brakes while I waited for another truck that could hook up and
> pull me out.
>
> In summary, this summer, I've destroyed the rubber bow stop, I've broken
> 1/3rd of the 2x6's on the RC trailer, no harm to the boat though.
>
> With all of this somehow my Rhodes is still seaworthy, and my 20 month old
> loved his morning ride.
>
> --
> Curtis
> 1979, s/v "Ruck It"
> __________________________________________________
> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>
> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go
> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> __________________________________________________
>