[Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer

[Peter Thorn]

Phil,

"--but you'd be better off still spending the extra money on a properly
sized tow vehicle."

That's a true statement and I heartily second Bill's idea.  I like single
angle for simplicity, cost and ease of maneuver.With any trailer, you should
also plan on:

a)  a tongue weight scale (about $100)

b)  three sets of tie down straps (1 crossing stern straps from the stern
hooks to aft big loops on the Triad, 2 diagonal forward straps from the bow
to the forward big loops on the Triad and 3 a tie-down strap across the bow
from the forward big loops on the triad.  (all about $150)  With all these
straps you can solidly connect the boat to the trailer and prevent it
sliding forward during a panic stop.  The bow should not come in contact
with the winch tower and when travelling I also disconnect the winch strap.
It won't fit through the eye with all the tie-down straps in place anyway.

c)  an accurate tire pressure scale that will measure 50-60 psi.  (about
$20) When carrying heavy loads close to the maximum the tires can handle
tire pressure becomes very important and tires should be filled close to
their maximum.

Good luck.

PT


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 11:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer


> Phil,
>
> The dual axle trailers have a larger "sweet spot" for trailering.  You
> don't have to horse the boat around as much to find a spot that will put
> 200-250 lbs. of weight on the hitch.  Also they are far less prone to
> "kick-up" when released from the hitch, and slam the stern into the
> ground.  Some people feel safer with extra tires on the ground.
>
> However,
>
> They are much more difficult to move around in the yard; will not rotate
> easily in tight spots, cost more, and should the salt water eat up your
> wheels (a notorious problem where I am in Long Island Sound) you've got
> twice as many wheels to replace.
>
> With a large enough tow vehicle, you'll have no problems with a single
> axle, well maintained trailer.  As the tow vehicle becomes smaller, and
> you are more concerned about the ability of the tail to wag the dog, you
> might be better off with a dual axle--but you'd be better off still
> spending the extra money on a properly sized tow vehicle.
>
> Bill Effros
>
> pawyrick at peoplepc.com wrote:
>
> >I will be the proud owner, sometime in the not too distant future, of a
recycled 1998. I will be using a trailer anytime I use the boat. I will also
take the boat across country sometime within the next three years. The boat
will stay on the trailer when not being sailed. The boat will be launched
primarily in salt water. Do you have any opinions about a single or double
axle for my circumstances? Thanks for any thoughts.
> >Phil
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