[Rhodes22-list] Re: Lou's boat trailering

[Rik Sandberg]

Lou,

Nobody else seems to be saying it, so I will. Your 2550 registration weight 
sounds like somebody "guessed". Your R 22 and trailer will weigh more 
like3800/4,000 lbs. Add motor and some gear and it will be closer to 
4200/4500, provided your trailer is a single axle.

BUT, that registration weight will probably keep a cop off your back if the 
issue would happen to come up.

Rik


At 01:54 PM 8/10/2004, you wrote:

>On Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at 12:45 PM, Robert Dilk wrote:
>
>>regarding lights
>>
>>I purchased two trailer lights, mounted them on an 8 ft  2 x 4 and wired 
>>the whole thing so I could hang it off the back of the boat when I picked 
>>up my old Rhodes. One less thing to worry about.
>>
>>BTW
>>You do understand that most states now require brakes on trailers over 
>>3000 pounds. BTW my trailer has no brakes.
>>
>>FYI
>>
>>Bob Dilk
>
>  Bob,
>    The lights seem new and will be tested. Thanks for the info about the 
> brakes but my trailer registration says a wt of 2550 which even seems inflated.
>    Its an old TRITON trailer with wood supports padded on the side of the 
> hull and a good slot for the keel to sit in.
>   I am about to send an email to Stan requesting prices on the upgrade to 
> IMF and a new 175%genoa.
>   thanks for the info on your boat as a comparison.
>  peace
>  Lou
>>
>>>>>steadilsr at verizon.net 08/10/04 10:37AM >>>
>>RIck,
>>   Here is an update on my boat.
>>   I purchased the boat yesterday and made contact with the yard owners
>>today  as they were off yesterday when I was at the boat securing the
>>tarp and lubing the lug nuts on the trailer wheels.   They are going to
>>replace my wheels, regrease my axle and the boat should be ready to
>>move next thursday 8/19.
>>
>>   PLEASE get back to me via phone or email if you CANNOT help me do this
>>for any reason next week.   There is no rush and I will do it at your
>>convenience in any case, but  just want to make sure the yard is
>>informed of my plans in advance.
>>
>>If we are on for next week, we should try to get to Pt Jeff ( a two hr
>>ride from my house and at least a 3hr ride for you)  by 8 or 9am  if at
>>all possible.
>>    We would have to travel only by LIE and commercial roads as trailers
>>are not allowed on the parkways in LI or NYC. I checked.
>>
>>    I  will drive the route I want to travel with the boat and your
>>vehicle by this thurs or fri  with my van when  I am out there again
>>working on the trailer and wheels.   I want to make sure there are no
>>hair pin turns or very steep grades and look for danger spots.
>>
>>   The trailer has rear lights NO BRAKES and the wiring looks good. There
>>is a standard three male and one female auto DC connector going from
>>the trailer  brake lights to your connector if you have one set up for
>>your trailer.  If not we can rig something right there I have
>>experience wiring extra lights.
>>
>>   I will stay in touch via phone and net and THANKS SO MUCH FOR OFFERING
>>TO HELP ME OUT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>
>>   I love my  RHODES 22 it so cool to have the boat of my dreams so fast
>>-- definitely HIGHER POWER!
>>   peace
>>   Lou
>>
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