[Rhodes22-list] Traveling with motor mounted.

[Lowe, Rob]

Ted,
I think you'll find you must legally strap your boat down to travel on public roads.  And, I expect it would be really embarrassing to hit a big pothole and have your boat bounce off the trailer.  Very unlikely, yes, but explain that to the cop.  I expect a citation for failure to secure load would be in order.  So strap the boat to the trailer.  Find something compressible to go between the straps and the boat to protect the boat.  Or use the eyes on the bow and stern to strap her down.  Relying on the weight of the boat to keep her in place on the trailer is a bit chancy.  Just my thoughts. - rob


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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Theodore Boender
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:04 AM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Traveling with motor mounted.

Richard,

I noticed you strapped your boat down. I did not for my trip home to Boston. Do most trailer sailers use tie downs?  It looks like you would get some serious rubbing on the gel coat from the straps. Good padding would be key.

Good luck with launch day!

Ted