[Rhodes22-list] Saga of the Annapolis trip

[Mike Cheung]

Sorry to hear of your misfortune, Art!

But, while I'm sure it's just me being a little slow, what was the root
cause of the bearing failure?  Might it be something that all of us with
Triads should be concerned about?



Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> 
> Lee,
> 
> Well, here's a so sad story...
> 
> I began my trip to the area and the show on Friday.  About 20 miles out,
> as is my custom, I checked bearings and brakes of the trailer, only to
> find them hot as a poker with copious amounts of bearing grease slung on
> the tires, like on both sides.  Like, not a happy boater to be found.
> 
> Chapter two - the setting is downtown Pendleton SC, with only one horse
> and a boat with wounded trailer...
> 
> I talked with the local mechanic who seemed very happy with my sad story. 
> Do not think he can cut it.
> 
> I called BoatUS, where I have been a rather motley member since 2003, and
> they told me the trailer-assist fee I have been paying for road mishaps
> just hit the jackpot, and that I will be covered for a piggy-back to the
> barn at Hartwell.  I did have to stew for three hours on the square in the
> bright sun, but was loaded on a 53' lowboy backwards, humiliating but
> practical, and got the boat in the barn safely.
> 
> Chapter three - this September morning at Hartwell is a light rain, but
> I'm inside the covered barn.  After taking the trailer wheels apart with
> my swiss army knife (16 tools total), I discovered that rotors were
> grooved, shoes mostly worn, calipers mis-shapened, and caliper pistons
> corroded.  Still not a happy boater.
> 
> Chapter four - on to Annapolis, but not the show or the notorious Friday
> skipper's lunch.  This is the greatest loss - missing Mary Lou's dance...
> 
> What did I learn from this happening that would be helpful to others - 
> 
> 1. Thankfully I did my bearing check before it was too late.
> 
> 2.  I decided to call BoatUS assist - Unlimited is $500 coverage on the
> road.  I think this extent is due to my unlimited towing coverage on the
> water - well worth the cost if you consider costs of towing.  Much better
> than the risk of additional damage possible if I had tried to go without
> the BoatUS lift.
> 
> 3.  Diagnosis of the problem (which occurred after only ~2000 miles usage)
> was greasy but not that difficult with the right tools.  I learned enough
> to determine the best and most cost-effective solution and resolution.
> 
> 4.  I found the real source of the problem was that I was wearing the same
> Gucci loafers I wore at Annapolis '06 when Stan's trailer took a swim in
> Spa Creek.  
> 
> So I hope to see you, if possible, at Kent Narrows either this coming
> Sunday or Monday for a brew at a local McD, maybe even with Mary Lou and
> Fred, if they are around.  Likely to be with Allison, for sure, but sans
> boat.  We might even game for a tack or two on the Bay.
> 
> I will bring towels along if this sad story has affected you as it did
> me...
> 
> Anonymous
> 
> 
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