[Rhodes22-list] Securing Boat To Trailer Question

[Charles Nieman]

 Welcome Aboard!
 
When I bought mine from Stan about 15 years ago, and went to NC to pick it up, the boat was only sitting on the trailer. There is a slid at the bow that can be extended to be tight against the boat, and allows to get the boat as tight to it as possible in the water, then when you drive out, the bow naturally shifts to be away from this brace. By sliding to be tight against the boat, it tends to hold the boat from vibrating during travel. That and having the mast, boom, etc well attached to the boat was all Stan did when he wished me well. I drove to Dallas that way and had no problems.
 
That description probably sounds a little sketchy, will try to get you some pictures in the near future if someone else does not provide.
 
Charles Nieman
s/v Blue Feather
84 Rhodes22
 
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:28:27 -0700
> From: wa4tbr at bellsouth.net
> To: Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Securing Boat To Trailer Question
> 
> Hello,
> 
> This is my first posting here and I'd like to say "HELLO" to all of the list 
> members.
> 
> I recently agreed to purchase a 1980 model Rhodes 22 and will be going to get it 
> in a couple of weeks.
> At this time I've only seen photos and hope I don't have to backstroke when I 
> see it in person - 
> 
> Normally I wouldn't agree to purchase anything from photos alone but it really 
> does look nice and the owner genuine.
> 
> The trip home to Greensboro, NC will be around 225 - 250 miles so a detailed 
> inspection of the Triad Trailers trailer will of course be in order.
> My real concern will be how to properly secure the Rhodes to the trailer for 
> this trip. 
> 
> 
> I did call Stan at General Boats but all I got from him was an ear full of 
> ranting about how folks were calling him looking for free advise.
> He made it very clear that if there wasn't anything (AKA money) in it for him 
> then basically I could pound sand. - WHEW -
> I do plan on purchasing a few items from him in the future so maybe that will 
> put him back in a good mood. 
> 
> What recommendations would you folks have on securing the boat to the trailer?
> Photos would be a great help..
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Orin 
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