[Rhodes22-list] Need trailering advice

[Mike Riter]

Hi Mike. I go through the trailer and check lights, tires, tire pressure
and lug nuts. I make sure the boat is secured to the trailer at the bow and
stern. I leave my rudder attached, but tie it off to one side so it won’t
flop around or accidentally drop down. I double check to make sure the mast
is secured at the bow and tied to the crutch in the back. I also made a
cradle that mounts in the mast step to further support the mast and keep it
from bouncing.

Any thing loose (pfd’s, cushions, cooler, etc) goes in the cabin. Fuel
tanks and motor going in the truck bed. I make sure the batteries are
charged then confirm all the lights and electronics are working. If I’m
going on a long trip (another state) then I rig the boat in the driveway
and check that all the standing and running rigging is in good working
order. After that, anchor and rode check along with fenders and dock lines.
Tools, extra parts and lines are also loaded in the cabin.

Last but not least the keys for the pop top, lazarett and motor lock are
put in the truck console then double checked before I go.

Mike Riter
SV Emma B

On Mon, Jun 28, 2021 at 3:57 PM <mm.bizlist1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi All,
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> I am a new Rhodie preparing to take my Rhodes on the road for the first
> time
> solo next month.  I'd greatly appreciate your advice about best practices
> and precautions for securing the boat for travel.  Has anyone developed a
> checklist for that?
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> Thank you in advance!
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>
> Mike McKay
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Michael Riter
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Lead Instructor, Trail Master and mechanized training
mike at traildesign.com
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