[Rhodes22-list] a boisterous sail

[Mary Lou Troy]

We towed ours back and forth PA to the Chesapeake for a long time with a 
Chevy Blazer rated for 5000 lbs. It did fine but when we switched it out 
for the Nissan Frontier rated at 6300 lbs it was noticeably better, even 
around town and at the launch ramp - but the Blazer worked. I think 
you'll be fine at Fancy Gap (we were with a heavier and less aerodynamic 
travel trailer towed by the Nissan) but plan on taking it slow.  Just 
make sure the brakes on the trailer work and make sure you've got about 
11-13% tongue weight.

Good luck! Hope you get it home in time to enjoy the summer sailing.

Mary Lou
ex R22 now Rosborough RF-246,  Tara
Rock Hall, MD

On 3/25/2021 3:32 PM, Lee wrote:
> Cary,
>
> No date yet but when the time comes I may be contacting you and Rob for
> help.  I've never trailered or launched or raised/lowered a mast yet.  The
> trailer hitch should be installed on my wife's SUV next week.  I'm assuming
> a 5,000 lb. towing limit will handle Fancy Gap mountain?
>
> West Marine just delivered my compass to Stan and he's not finished with the
> recycling yet.  I'm in no real rush aside from I want to get out sailing.  I
> saw the club boat was just launched so I'll have something to sail while I
> wait, but it's no Rhodes22.
>
> Lee
>
>
>
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