[Rhodes22-list] Boat Hoist vs Bad Ramps

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Last time we launched at extreme low tide, we had the marina put her in
using a sling. Went great, except that we had to step the mast with the
boat in the water, which we'd never done before.

--Pat



On Mon, Sep 1, 2014 at 7:20 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> 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"
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