[Rhodes22-list] Preventing bow damage when trailering

[Rick Lange]

https://www.triadtrailers.com/triad-trailer-gallery/sailboat-trailers/triad-trailers-under-24-feet/triad-trailersrhodes-22/

On Sat, Sep 28, 2019, 11:18 AM Cary Tolbert <retiredtoby at gmail.com> wrote:

> Photos of your trailer would be helpful for the list members. Not all
> Rhodes 22's have the trailers built for the Rhodes.
>
> On Sat, Sep 28, 2019 at 11:12 AM Rick Lange <sloopblueheron at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Jerry, I have an adjustable bow stop that slides right up to my bow and
> > locks in place. With the winch strap tight and locked, there is no
> movement
> > at all.  Check with Stan if you need a better bow post on your trailer.
> >
> > On Sat, Sep 28, 2019, 9:13 AM jerry.keybl <jerry.keybl at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I am planning to pull my boat this weekend and was hoping your
> collective
> > > wisdom could help.
> > >
> > > When I purchased my boat earlier this year, I managed to damage the bow
> > > while trailering it.  Basically bumps in the road caused the bow to
> come
> > > down on the 'bow stop' and I have some gelcoat damage to repair during
> > the
> > > off season.
> > >
> > > Do you guys have strategies for preventing bow movement? I was already
> > > using
> > > tiedown straps, but they didn't seem to help.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Jerry
> > >
> > > PS any tips for repairing gelcoat?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Sent from: http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/
> > >
> >
>