[Rhodes22-list] The list has been very quiet

[Richard Stott]

Thanks MIke
I hope to have the re-built trailer ready for spring launch.
The extension tube was rusted severely. 
It was an engineering challenge to get it free from the housing, and I was considering replacing it - with your comments on record, that’s on the list now too. 
Another item I’ve been wonting to replace, but haven’t gotten around to, is the motor lift. 
The original '84 lift does not extend high enough to pull the prop clear of the water and I have to tilt the motor to its max position while underway and I’m often alone.
I’m still pretty agile, but that’s not easy.  
I want a manual  lift of Stan’s design the accommodates my extra long shaft 8HP.   (I don’t like the electric ones I’ve seen)
I  spoke to Stan a couple years ago. For reasons never clear to me,  he was reluctant to sell me one or the parts, unless the boat was down there.
I also want to re-configure the stern rail so there is break in the top rail where the ladder lifts.
Climbing aboard from the beach, over the top of the rail, especially with the new traveller in the way, requires gymnastics that my wife refuses to to accept. 
I really like Stan’s modern design with the curved rail and seats, but do’t want to spend the money on an entirely new stern rail. 
Do you know anyone near the east end that could help with that?   A traveling TIG welder? 
 
I’ll send some pics of the trailer when it’s  done. 
Ric 
s/v Dadventure 


Richard Stott
www.stottarchitecture.com
Office	631-283-1777
Cell		516-965-3164 



> On Jan 19, 2018, at 11:33 AM, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
> 
> I rebuilt another Triad trailer about 10 years ago that I sold with my 1981 Rhodes.  The extension tube bent while hauling the boat, as I ascended the ramp.  I thought that I would lose the trailer and load.  I kept moving until I was on level ground and I was able to use the weight of the boat to bend it back enough to insert the tongue into the trailer.  It had rusted away at the far end and the stresses of hauling caused it to deform.
> 
> I was able to purchase a 20' length of 2x2 bar stock from a supplier in Stony Brook to replace the extension tongue.  I cut it to about 12' (I always wanted another foot or two to keep my vehicle out of the salt water) and added a bolt-on coupler from Walmart.  The toughest part of the job was cutting and drilling the 2x2 stock.  It worked great!
> 
> I never had issues with the undercarriage or frame.  The only other problems that I had was that the horizontal piece connecting the right and left sides, under the roller, rusted away.  I was able to have a shop weld additional flat stock and reweld the rod stock that connected the bunks to the frame.
> 
> Mike
> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Richard Stott
> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 11:06 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] The list has been very quiet
> 
> I’m here! 
> I’m just beginning to rebuild the trailer I bought from you almost 2 years ago. 
> its a much larger project than I thought. 
> I have to replace the entire undercarriage and rebuild the front end and extension bar.
> It will be a great addition to my R22 package when its done though. 
> Ric
> sv Dadventure
> Hampton bays, NY 
> 
> 
> 
> Richard Stott
> www.stottarchitecture.com
> Office	631-283-1777
> Cell		516-965-3164 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jan 19, 2018, at 11:00 AM, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Just testing
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Mike
>> 
>> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
>> 
>> Nissequogue River, NY
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> __________________________________________________
>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to 
>> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>> 
>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives 
>> go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
>> __________________________________________________
> 
> __________________________________________________
> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> 
> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list __________________________________________________
> 
> __________________________________________________
> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> 
> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> __________________________________________________