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

[Robert Dilk]

Some states have gotten wind that some people  under list their actual gross weights to save money on the tags. Cars and trailers. 
We had MV stops with a portable scale. One plumber guy had his van listed for 5800 lbs, actual was close to 8000 lbs, he could not believe the fine.

It does not happen all the time.......

Just trying to help

Bob Dilk

>>> sanderico at earthlink.net 08/10/04 04:56PM >>>
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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