[Rhodes22-list] Trailer Extension Replacement

[Tom Van Heule]

Hey all.  So as I mentioned my extension was stuck....  Guess what?! After
I towed the boat to the launch it broke itself loose.  Ymmv.

On Thu, May 13, 2021, 1:20 PM Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
wrote:

> Please be careful with the lubricants used on the trailer. I have always
> used bearing buddies with covers so that the grease does not leak into the
> water during launch. I try to use "dry lubricants" on the sliding parts.
> The local town police as well as the Coast Guard are instructed to look for
> oil contaminants in the waterways.
>
> A few years ago, I assisted a young man who became pinned between his
> personal watercraft and the floating finger pier, due to a strong tidal
> current, as he was trying to climb off. The watercraft overturned and was
> trapped under the finger. A small oil slick was visible but we righted the
> craft quickly, minimizing any environmental impact. Once he was able to
> recover the craft on to its trailer, the police asked the young man if he
> required an ambulance which he declined. He was then presented with a
> ticket for polluting the waterway. I hear that they are very expensive,
> possibly a thousand dollars or more!
>
> Mike
> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> I’d rather be sailing :~)
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> ROGER PIHLAJA
> Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2021 7:19 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer Extension Replacement
>
> Jim,
>
> I would expect the wheels on the tow vehicle to slip before the trailer
> axle would move or break!  The other suggestions about soaking in rust
> buster overnight, banging with a hammer, etc are good.  If ever got the
> tongue extension loose; then, I would find a way to flush the loose rust
> out of the channel while it’s extended.  Then, I would scrape and paint the
> tongue extension with Rust-O-Leum and run a rag soaked in gun oil thru the
> channel to stop the future rust.
>
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
>
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> From: ROGER PIHLAJA<mailto:roger_pihlaja at msn.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 3:09 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer Extension Replacement
>
> Jim,
>
> I’m wondering what would happen if you blocked the trailer’s wheels so
> they couldn’t move and then pulled on the hitch extension with your tow
> vehicle.  This seems like the maximum amount of force you could apply at
> home.  You could even try repeatedly backing up and going forward several
> times.  If that doesn’t break the rust loose, I don’t know what else to
> suggest.
>
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 12, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Jim,
> >
> > If you need any physical help, just ask. I'm in Kings Park, a few
> > miles down the road.
> >
> > Mike
> > s/v Windlass ('91)
> > Nissequogue River, NY
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> > JimIggy
> > Sent: Monday, May 10, 2021 12:43 AM
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer Extension Replacement
> >
> > I'm wondering if I can hijack this thread to ask a question about the
> > trailer extension.  I can start a new one if necessary.
> >
> > I recently acquired a Rhodes 22 w-trailer.  According to the previous
> owner,
> > the boat/trailer has been sitting for about 10 years.   I removed the two
> > pins, but the extension will not move.  I tried pulling the trailer
> > with the pins removed and the extension is still stuck in place.
> > There is definitely rust where the extension passes through the
> > receiver.  I used numerous sprays, and a 5lb mallet in an effort to free
> it up.  No luck thus far.  I'm
> > considering using heat or perhaps an air hammer.   The extension would be
> > very helpful given where I want to launch.
> >
> > Has anyone dealt with this ?   Should I start a new thread ?   Thank you
> >
> > 1988 Rhodes 22
> > Port Jefferson NY
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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