[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Towing

[Stan Spitzer]

On 9/11/23 7:22 PM, Joe Dempsey wrote:
> I wouldn't  unless you're not going to be going over 15-25 mph on back roads, NOT on a highway. The Rhodes w/equipment will weigh in around 2600-2800 lbs. If memory serves me, an empty Rhodes weighs 2500 lbs. You don't want to be in a lightweight vehicle equal to or less weight than your tow. Even if you're being careful, in an emergency at 40 mph stepping hard on the brakes will almost surely lead to a jack knife with the loaded trailer pushing you out of control. (Even with trailer brakes).
>
> I would say, unless you live within a mile or two from the ramp or lift, I couldn't recommend it.
>
> Joe Dempsey
> Trojan 42
> M/V Voyager
> Former Rhodes 22
> S/V Respite
> Deltaville, VA
>
>
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> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Graham Stewart <gstewart.gm at gmail.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 6:54:19 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Towing
>
> Do a test drive to see how it handles. Pick highways where you an keep the
> speed down. Make sure you have adequate tongue weight That should give you
> a good idea of how it will handle. Buying a new car to go 60 miles on flat
> terrain with a lightly loaded boat seems discouraging to me.
> Graham
>
> On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 6:20 PM Luis Guzman <luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I removed the engine, centerboard, and rudder, and will remove any
>> equipment from the inside.
>>
>> I’m going to be towing it around 60 miles in Florida’s flat terrain
>>
>> Luis A. Guzmán II
>> http://www.tropicalminds.com/
>> 941 580-1577
>>
>>> On 11 Sep 2023, at 16:12, Graham Stewart <gstewart.gm at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I think you should be alright towing with the Honda for easy shorter
>> trips.
>>> If you plan to tow a heavily loaded boat long distances through hilly
>>> terrain it might be inadequate. I’m no expert. Just someone who towed
>> short
>>> distances with a Pilot.
>>> Graham
>>>
>>> On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 6:03 PM Luis Guzman <luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I’m sorry, here is the towing capacity according to Honda:
>>>>
>>>> Towing Capacity (lbs., 2WD / 4WD) 3500 / 4500t
>>>>
>>>> Mine is a 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L with 2 wheel drive.
>>>>
>>>> Luis A. Guzmán II
>>>> http://www.tropicalminds.com/
>>>> 941 580-1577
>>>>
>>>>> On 11 Sep 2023, at 15:06, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>> It varies by the configuration of the Honda Pilot. Review the following
>>>>> link:
>>>>> https://towstats.com/honda-pilot-towing-capacity/
>>>>>
>>>>> 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
>>>> Lowe,
>>>>> Rob
>>>>> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 4:32 PM
>>>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Towing
>>>>>
>>>>> I think the Pilot might be able to handle 5,000 pounds.  It about the
>>>> same
>>>>> build as my Ridgeline, which will handle 5,000 pounds.  Maybe the tow
>>>> rig is
>>>>> not as robust as the one on my truck.
>>>>>
>>>>> Rob
>>>>> ________________________________
>>>>> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
>>>> Graham
>>>>> Stewart <gstewart.gm at gmail.com>
>>>>> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 3:46 PM
>>>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Towing
>>>>>
>>>>> Are you sure that the towing capacity is only 2300 lbs? My Pilot had
>>>> double
>>>>> that capacity and was able to handle the boat comfortably.
>>>>> Graham Stewart
>>>>> Agile
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 3:27 PM Luis Guzman <luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I’m wondering if I can tow my 1983 Rhodes 22 using a Honda Pilot Ex
>>>>>> which has a towing capacity of 2300 lbs.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The trailer is a one axle triad.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Luis A. Guzmán II
>>>>>>
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>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>
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