[Rhodes22-list] Traveling with Motor on Lift

[Stan Spitzer]

We move all rigs with the motor left in place.  And we have covered more 
trailing miles than can be fit in the record books. The *first* 
requirement is that the boat be forward enough on its trailer to provide 
sufficient weight on the tow vehicle's hitch.  The amount may vary with 
the vehicle and/or the trailer design.  For most instances and a Rhodes 
single axle trailer, I would suggest being in the 150 pound area.  More 
is better than less.  Leaving the motor in place while trailing is my 
way of living and is never an issue.  But obviously that reduces trailer 
tongue weight which has to be reestablished by having the boat sit 
further forward on its trailer.

On 10/24/18 8:06 PM, Mike Riter wrote:
> I trailer sail my Rhodes and agree pulling a heavy outboard (8hp Yamaha in
> my case) is a PITA. I tried tying it to the stern rail, but the torque from
> the trailer bouncing the motor around twisted the guides inside the
> aluminum rails. The lift was so bound up I had to put considerable weight
> on it by pushing down to get it to lower. I disassembled the lift and
> realigned everything to get it to work properly again. The best method I’ve
> found so far is to secure a couple 2” C-clamps to the aluminum channel just
> below either side of lift after I’ve raised it It holds the motor securely
> and balances the weight.
>
> On Wed, Oct 24, 2018 at 3:17 PM Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
>
>> Joe,
>> I travel with mine on the motor lift.  I do but a strap under the motor
>> and tie it off to the bow eyes to give it some support and to keep if from
>> bouncing around too much. - rob
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of JP
>> Dempsey
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 12:36 PM
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Traveling with Motor on Lift
>>
>> Can anyone advise as to trailing Rhodes 22 with motor on Stan's electric
>> motor lift? I have a Suzuki 9.9 that weighs 125 pounds. I'm no longer able
>> to manage dismounting and re-mounting by myself. Appreciate any expert
>> advise.
>>
>> P.S.  Had great difficulty posting this via Firefox.  Kept getting error
>> screen. Changed over to Explorer. If this is a duplicate, I apologize.
>>
>> Joe
>> s/v Respite
>> Rhodes 22 1989/2005
>> Deltaville, VA
>>
>>
>>
>> -----
>> JP Dempsey
>> s/v Respite
>> Marshall,VA
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