[Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer

Arthur H. Czerwonky czerwonky at earthlink.net
Fri Jan 6 16:54:56 EST 2006


Thanks! The mailorder fm NY looks best @ 99.95 + S/H.  Much appreciated.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Peter Thorn <pthorn at nc.rr.com>
>Sent: Jan 6, 2006 4:40 PM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer
>
>I have this one: http://www.sherline.com/lm.htm   It works great.
>
>PT
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 4:37 PM
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer
>
>
>> PT,
>> Where would you find a tongue scale?
>> Art
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> >From: Peter Thorn <pthorn at nc.rr.com>
>> >Sent: Jan 6, 2006 9:45 AM
>> >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer
>> >
>> >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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