[Rhodes22-list] Triad Trials

[Michael D. Weisner]

Lee,

I thought you said "lunch truck" at first.  I wasn't aware that anyone towed 
a Rhodes with a Roach Coach.  Nevermind ....  ;~)

On the few occassions where the trailer dropped off the end of the ramp, I 
always unload the boat before trying to pull the trailer back up the ramp. 
If you cannot wait for the rising tide to recover, some folks use 2x6 planks 
under the wheels.  This, of course, assumes that you have planks available 
and can get them positioned under the trailer wheels (in deeper water). 
Adding power can result in undersirable effects such as removal of bumpers 
or other attachment points.  Also, you must be careful not to crash into the 
lead vehicle, especially when the load decreases suddenly when the wheels 
return to the ramp.  Pix would have been nice.

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY

From: "Leland" Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:53 AM
>
> Joe,
>
> Very important advice from Kathy.  My boat also "dropped into an abyss"
> first time I launched it.  We tied another truck to the launch truck and
> with both vehicles we had enough power to pull the trailer wheels back up 
> on
> solid ground.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Lee
> 1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
> Kent Island, MD
>
>
>
> James Barron wrote:
>>
>> Joe,
>>
>> The trailer is great and works just as it is supposed to. Check the
>> integrity of the bunks, bolts, etc.
>> The only problem we had launching with the tongue extension was that we
>> backed the trailer wheels past the end of the ramp and the wheels
>> essentially dropped into an abyss with the trailer frame resting on the
>> concrete. Thankfully, we had access to our sailing club's rescue boat and
>> used the crane to lift the trailer so it could be pulled forward. I think
>> others have had the same problem with varying solutions. We never again
>> put the trailer in without first using a "feeler" pole to find the end of
>> the ramp.
>>
>> Happy sailing,   Kathy
>>
>> ---- Joe Camp <jjcampjr at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> Hi Gang:
>>>
>>> Soon, I will use my Triad trailer for the first time. I'm moving my boat
>>> from northern North Carolina to southeastern Pennsylvania. (and ne'er
>>> the twain shall meet) Of course, I helped Elton in the launch last year;
>>> but it was ninety-five (f-ing) degrees, I am prone to heat stroke, and 
>>> my
>>> blood-sugar was very low. Then, I was not too concerned with the
>>> workings of the trailer. Now, I am.
>>>
>>> Please give me a bit of your expert advice concerning the use of the
>>> extending tongue (the trailer's, not my own) as well as any hints about
>>> behavior and handling you might feel well placed. We're trekking north
>>> on I-85 to
>>> I-95 and into the Philly suburbs. I hope she trails as well as she
>>> sails. Thanks.
>>>
>>> Joe Camp
>>> s/v John Dawson
>>> High Point, NC
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