[Rhodes22-list] Boat Hoist vs Bad Ramps

The Rhodes 22 Email List rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Mon Sep 1 22:20:38 EDT 2014


Stan moves the boats with the bow eye and the two stern eyes, so yes, there
are lift points on the boat.

Hank


On Mon, Sep 1, 2014 at 10:12 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> All,
>
> Is there a lift point for a boat hoist on the Rhodes?  I've got a
> predicament.  I currently enjoy using my boat at the local marina, and
> keeping it on the trailer for lower maintenance
> (hull/anti-fouling/cleaning).  My problem is that the ramp could be quite a
> bit better.  At low tide, there is only 17' of ramp in the water, and ramp
> has a severe drop off.
>
> Due to not wanting to upgrade my towing vehicle (a 1976 Jeep CJ-7 3-speed
> w/ V8 304) and two incidents on the ramp (details below), i'm investigating
> alternative methods of launching.  The easiest would appear to be using a
> boat hoist.  So this brings me to my question... is there a lift point on
> the Rhodes for a boat hoist?
>
> Ego busting details:
>
> Incident #1, first attempt at launching.  Boat launched successfully, but
> upon attempting to pull forward, the Jeep (Stick Shift) rolled back on the
> steep ramp, and the trailer's wheels dropped off the ramp.  After an hour,
> the marina's crane, a broken trailer hitch (it was welded to the bumper),
> everything was retrieved intact except my ego, and my hitch.
>
> To address the issues leading up to incident #1, I had a proper Class III
> hitch bolted to the frame, and I rigged a chock system on cables so I could
> chock the wheels, and drag them.
>
> Incident #2, 8th launch this summer, low tide.  Boat launched successfully,
> boat later reloaded with some negative tongue weight (low tide).  As I was
> pulling out, I realized i completely bungled the load, so I stopped on the
> ramp, and rechocked the wheels.  I adjusted the bow stop winch tension, and
> got back in.  As i tried pulling forward though, the carb sputtered and the
> engine stalled.  I started rolling backwards over the chocks.  I ended up
> sitting parked on the ramp with the front tires "balanced" on the chocks,
> holding the brakes while I waited for another truck that could hook up and
> pull me out.
>
> In summary, this summer, I've destroyed the rubber bow stop, I've broken
> 1/3rd of the 2x6's on the RC trailer, no harm to the boat though.
>
> With all of this somehow my Rhodes is still seaworthy, and my 20 month old
> loved his morning ride.
>
> --
> Curtis
> 1979, s/v "Ruck It"
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