[Rhodes22-list] Trailering Checklist?

Mon May 23 11:04:15 EDT 2011

The 4x4 never touches the deck.  Basically, I cut one end down to something like 3x4 so it would fit in the stainless steel mast step.  I then cut a V notch in the other end to help hold the mast bundle.  I attach the bottom using the same long bolt that is used to attach the mast to the step.  I don't tighten it all the way so that it can move up and down slightly over the bigger bumps in the road; thus keeping the screws that attach the mast step to the cabin top from pulling out.  Up top, I drilled a hole through the 4x4 and secure the mast bundle to the support with a rope and also run another line from the 4x4 to to the bow cleat just to keep the support vertical  (since the mast bundle slopes up from bow to stern it helps to put some tension on the support toward the bow to keep it snugged up against the mast bundle).

That's a lot of words for something that would be much easier shown in a picture.  I have toyed with the idea of just using a stiff bungee cord to dampen the mast motion, but I like taking some of the weight off of the bow pulpit.

Bill W.
s/v Fina Lee

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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Joe Camp
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 8:52 PM
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Hey Bill:

Better late...  I like the wrap for the mast ends, good way to protect all of those lines.  How do you keep that 4 X 4 from scarring your deck from the road vibrations?

Joe 

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From: Bill W. <wewickman at spectraenergy.com>
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Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailering Checklist?

I know I'm a bit late to the party, but a couple of things that I do that
aren't shown here are:
1)  Buy a big roll of celophane wrap from U-Haul and wrap the front (base)
of the mast assembly with it.  It keeps all the lines and other junk in a
nice tight bundle and also keeps road grime off of it.  I secure at both
ends with tape.  Wish I had a picture of it.
2)  Instead of tying a line from the mast step to the mast, I made a
rudimentary support post out of a piece of 4x4.  It supports a little of the
mast assembly weight, but more importantly it keeps the mast assembly from
pumping up and down when you drive over bumps in the road.  I would think
that using a rope would eventually loosen and pull out the screws that hold
the mast step in place.

Bill W.
s/v Fina Lee

Joe Camp wrote:
> 
> Tom:
> 
> These photos are just what the (boat) doctor ordered.  They will accompany
> me in print form to the trailering.  Thanks.
> 
> Joe  
> 
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> From: Tom Hogarty <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 11:27 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailering Checklist?
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> 
> Hope these pics help with the packing. Closed cell foam pieces everywhere.
> Stop, check, tighten often.
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> Joe Camp wrote:
>> 
>> Hello, to all those who love what I love... and to all the Rhodies as
>> well:
>> 
>>      I am curious to know if anyone has a checklist for trailering up a
>> R-22.  I 
>> will have to take my boat out around July 4 for the long ride from
>> Henderson NC 
>> to Hatboro PA.  This is the number one recovery experience for me, and I
>> have 
>> been over things (and over things) But, since this boat is so unique, and
>> comes 
>> with a large store of owners willing to share wisdom, I want to avail
>> myself of 
>> that benefit at every turn.  I am getting a Triad trailer from our buddy
>> (whom 
>> some of you may already know) Stan.  So please, feed me with your time
>> honored 
>> feedback and any lists, photos, descriptions, steps maybe even the
>> appropriate 
>> grill foods or intoxicating liquids for such an occasion.  Rummy: I know
>> what 
>> you'll say, but what the hell, say it anyway.  Thanks!
>> 
>> Joe Camp
>> s/v John Dawson
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