[Rhodes22-list] Trailer Tiedowns

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Probably a law against the whole set up there.  A "trailer-sailer" offers WAAY to much freedom to be legal in NY! Lol!

> On Feb 12, 2015, at 3:26 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> I was stopped by the NYS Troopers for not having adequate tie downs (I
> didn't have a front tie down) on a delivery up to Long Island so I
> guess it's the law at least in NYS
> 
> On Thu, Feb 12, 2015 at 2:37 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
>> Congrats on the new boat! Some might say straps are not needed. The weight
>> of the boat on the flexible trailer bunks tends to keep the boat well
>> positioned. However, I sometimes use single bow strap that runs thru the
>> bow cleat. It seems to give me some piece of mind that she'll stay put. I
>> have trailered over 3,000 miles without an issue.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Ted
>> 
>> S/V AIRPOWER
>> 1991/2013 R22
>> Jacksonville, FL
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>> On Feb 12, 2015, at 2:14 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I use the same setup as Richard.  I run the strap just aft of the cabin
>> then add the two forward straps to keep the bow from hobby horsing on me. -
>> rob
>>> 
>>> Rob Lowe
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
>> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 1:55 PM
>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer Tiedowns
>>> 
>>> I've done quite a few R22 deliveries and what works for me is a ratchet
>> strap across the cockpit just aft of the sheet winches and 2 ratchet straps
>> running from the fwd deck mooring cleat down to the trailer acting as fwd
>> springs. Of course have the trailer winch snugged up with about 10" of
>> space between the bow and the rubber block on the trailer
>>> 
>>> Cheers
>>> Richard s/v Waif
>>>> On Feb 12, 2015 12:44 PM, "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I prefer stern eyes and two seperate ratchet straps.
>>>> 
>>>> Bob (palatka)
>>>> 
>>>>>> On Feb 12, 2015, at 12:34 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Whats’s the best way to tie down my new Rhodes 22 to a two axle
>>>> trailer?  A single tiedown over the cockpit (side to side) or using
>>>> the stern eyes?  Thanks  Bob Allen, Fairfax, VA
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