[Rhodes22-list] Trailering Checklist?
Bill W.
wewickman at spectraenergy.com
Mon May 23 20:39:47 EDT 2011
I believe it is about 27 inches. At least that is how long my 4x4 support
is. Also, the stainless mast step is 3 inches on the inside.
Bill W.
s/v Fina Lee
Joe Camp wrote:
>
> Hey, can anyone tell me what the distance is between the step and the
> mast, as it sits in the stern carrier? Thanks.
>
> Joe
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 5:36 PM
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>
> Bill,
>
> I like your idea as well and will copy it. The mast flexing has
> bothered me since I added the raising system 3 years ago. I have been
> taking it down off the crutch & lashing to the stern rail which
> allows me to support it w 2 throw cushions @ the cabin top.
>
> I like your solution better. It is easier than lifting the mast up &
> down off the crutch.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Stephen Staum
> 87 R22, Carol Lee
> Needham, MA
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 23, 2011, at 12:17 PM, Joe Camp <jjcampjr at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Bill:
>>
>> No photo necessary. Your apt description paints a vivid picture on
>> its own. I like this solution. However, My tools are ninety
>> minutes from my boat. I may just make a generic version using a 2 X
>> 4, drill some holes in it for bungees, and rough-fit it to the space
>> with a hand saw (which I will probably forget to take along on
>> trailering day). But the boat will sit on the trailer all winter,
>> which leaves me lots of time to craft your version. Thanks again.
>>
>> Joe
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: "Wickman, William E" <WEWickman at spectraenergy.com>
>> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 11:04 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailering Checklist?
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> 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
>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailering Checklist?
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Bill W. <wewickman at spectraenergy.com>
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> 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?
>>>
>>>
>>> Hope these pics help with the packing. Closed cell foam pieces
>>> everywhere.
>>> Stop, check, tighten often.
>>> Tom Hogarty http://old.nabble.com/file/p31413453/IMG_0057.jpg
>>> http://old.nabble.com/file/p31413453/IMG_0059.jpg
>>> http://old.nabble.com/file/p31413453/IMG_0060.jpg
>>> http://old.nabble.com/file/p31413453/IMG_0062.jpg
>>> http://old.nabble.com/file/p31413453/IMG_0064.jpg
>>> http://old.nabble.com/file/p31413453/IMG_0067.jpg
>>> http://old.nabble.com/file/p31413453/IMG_0071.jpg
>>> http://old.nabble.com/file/p31413453/IMG_0072.jpg
>>> http://old.nabble.com/file/p31413453/IMG_0078.jpg
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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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