[Rhodes22-list] Launch question - newbie Rhodes 22 owner

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Mary Lou reminded me...be sure to get the boat as far forward as possible when retrieving. Ask me how I know.

It will increase tongue weight and reduce fishtailing.

Cheers,
Ted



On Nov 3, 2014, at 10:20 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Hi Brooks,
> Welcome aboard.
> 
> If it's a new ramp it's probably steep enough that you won't have to 
> use the extender. You may find you need to get the trailer a little 
> deeper to retrieve the boat but we've almost never used the extender.
> 
> The Choptank is a great place to sail.
> 
> Best,
> Mary Lou
> 1991 R22 Fretless
> (recycled 1998)
> Rock Hall, MD
> 
> 
> At 08:40 PM 11/3/2014, you wrote:
>> Hello all,
>> 
>> Just trailered my "new" Rhodes 22 from CT to home (Cambridge, MD on Choptank
>> River - mid-Chesapeake Bay Eastern Shore) and want to launch it tomorrow.
>> It's a 1986, recycled in 2006 with IMF and 175% roller furling jib. I'll
>> provide more details later but really want to get it launched and do a
>> little sailing before serious winter weather hits.
>> 
>> Launch question: We have very nice boat launches here in Dorchester country
>> and I plan to use a fairly new one with floating docks and nice ramps. Do I
>> need to use the 8 foot extender for the trailer to launch? Or can I just try
>> it without extending? I'm using a Toyota Tundra truck with 4WD and figure I
>> can back it until water is a few inches up on rear tires.  I really don't
>> want to get the rear brakes wet with our brackish water.
>> 
>> I have the mast crane system and have read and re-read the instructions
>> numerous times and believe I'm ready to go. I've used mast raising systems
>> on a San Juan 21 and a Farrier trimaran - F-27 and will pay very close
>> attention to how each set of shrouds is handled.
>> 
>> Motor is all hooked up - just need a gallon or so of fresh gas.
>> 
>> Weather will be 60's tomorrow and not too much wind for launch and a first
>> sail.
>> 
>> I've known I was going to buy this boat for a month but there were various
>> delays and missed out on some gorgeous fall sailing. Can't wait to get
>> going. I'm so impressed by all the cool features.
>> 
>> Brooks
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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