[Rhodes22-list] Triad Trailer brakes and adjustments

[Rick]

It depends on which model of the R22 you have.  My diamond board keel has
supported my boat for 20 years with no ill effect.  In fact, I would be
afraid of deforming the hull if the bunks did anything other than stabilize
the boat on the trailer.

Rick

On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 2:36 PM, Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:

> Mark:
> I am not sure who you are asking the question of but I can tell you that
> the
> boat rests entirely on the bunks - not the keel. I originally had a support
> under the keel p-laced there by a previous owner and the keel developed
> serious cracking that might have been caused by the boat bouncing on its
> keel. That was a hell of a fix.
>
> I have attached a picture of a trailer which someone posted and is
> identical
> to mine. I have also attached the dimension diagram that shows the exact
> position of the axel in relation to the frame.
>
> Graham
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf
> Of
> Mark Olson
> Sent: June 29, 2016 2:09 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Triad Trailer brakes and adjustments
>
> I just bought a used trailer which I need to fit to the boat.  Your diagram
> is exactly what I need to do it.
>
> I do have a couple questions though.
>
> 1 - In pictures I have seen a center bunk support.  Does your trailer have
> it?  What is the height/location?
>
> 2 - Are measurements center to center.  For example the axle distance from
> the rear of the trailer.  Is the 70" from the rear of the trailer or the
> center of the bunk support?
>
> 3 - Several experienced sailors have told me to put weight on the keel -
> don't let is all rest on the bunk.  But your diagram and pictures show
> there
> is no keel support.  Is this correct - all the weight is on the bunks?
>
> Mark Olson
> Have trailer - next I'm getting a 1983 which has IMF and needs cabin work.
>
>
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