[Rhodes22-list] Need trailering advice

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Thank Jerry--I just took my trailer in for service and inspection, but I will double check the details before we hit the road. -----Original Message----- From: Rhodes22-list On Behalf Of cjlowe at sssnet.com Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 12:14 AM To: The Rhodes 22 Email List Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Need trailering advice The one thing I didn't see mentioned is to make sure you have the center board line cleated before you launch the boat. Jerry Lowe S/v Country Rhodes '86 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 wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> >> >> 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? >> >> >> >> Thank you in advance! >> >> >> >> Mike McKay >> >> s/v Liber 2006/2018 >> >> >> _____ >> >> >> < >> https://home.mcafee.com/utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign >> =sig-e >> >> mail&utm_content=emailclient?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam >> paign=s >> ig-email&utm_content=emailclient >> > >> Scanned by McAfee >> < >> https://home.mcafee.com/utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign >> =sig-e >> >> mail&utm_content=emailclient?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam >> paign=s >> ig-email&utm_content=emailclient >> > n=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link& >> utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient>> >> and confirmed virus-free. >> > -- > Michael Riter > President, Trail Design Specialists, Inc. > Lead Instructor, Trail Master and mechanized training > mike at traildesign.com > 678-410-8021 > Scanned by McAfee and confirmed virus-free. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2zCJMrO