[Rhodes22-list] Trailer Advice

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

I'll help you sail it back to Annapolis!!

On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 1:40 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Thanks to everyone for your input on trailering.  I look forward to my
> spring adventure and getting Opus back in the water after a year off.
>
> Christopher P. Cowie
>
> 4400 MacArthur Blvd, NW
> Suite 300
> Washington, DC 20007
> 202.342.2711 ex.204 ● 202.342.2691 fax ● 202.270.1470 mobile
> [ccowie at cowieassociates.com]
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> -----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: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 1:36 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer Advice
>
> Hi Chris,  I agree with Richard's comments.  Having trailered sailboats
> quite a bit, including the trip with our Rhodes from Minneapolis to upstate
> NY I might add a few more things.  We have a foam block that sits between
> the tabernacle base on the cabin top and the mast.  I then use a
> strap between the hand rails and around the mast to stabilize the mid
> section of the mast.  I  secure the outboard and rudder blade to the rear
> of the boat too.  Although the double axle trailer tracks nicely and has
> brakes, allow for increased stopping distances.  Your trip should be fine
> with your SUV. Regards,Don SimonsIthaca,NY
>       From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>  To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:31 AM
>  Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer Advice
>
> Hi Chris....glad to see you're getting Opus back on the water. I am sure
> the guys at the yard will pack and secure the boat for you, but I would
> leave the O/B on the transom. Just make sure the bracket is secured in the
> up position and lock it if you're over-nighting anywhere.
>
> I use tie-downs so you may want to pick-up some of these before going to
> Endenton - Habor Freight Tools have some reasonably priced ones. I know
> it's obvious, but always be aware of the extra length and height clearance
> of the trailer.
>
> Have a great trip
> Richard
> S/V Waif
>
> On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 10:10 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
> > I will be trailering my Rhodes 22 from Edenton to Washington DC this
> > spring on a new double axel triad trailer.  The trailer experience is
> > new to me and I would appreciate any basic advice on what to do and
> > what to avoid.  When traveling several hundred miles is it better to
> > keep the Yamaha 8hp outboard on the transom or put it in the back of
> > the vehicle?  Any basic input and advice is appreciated.
> >
> >
> >
> > -----
> > Christopher P. Cowie
> >
> > 4400 MacArthur Blvd, NW
> > Suite 300
> > Washington, DC 20007
> > 202.342.2711 ex.204 ● 202.342.2691 fax ● 202.270.1470 mobile
> > [ccowie at cowieassociates.com]
> >
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