[Rhodes22-list] Trailering with outboard

[Mitch Mitchell]

That’s a great idea Bob! 

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> On Dec 5, 2019, at 10:12 PM, Goodness <spreadgoodnews at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Mitch:  I never trail an outboard long distance without a “motor toter” or better yet removing it from the transom.  Repairs to the transom are costly and time consuming.  Motors are expensive.  The bouncing adds tremendous aging to your motormount.
> A nice solution i have for my trailer is a welded on motormount between the hitch and winch.  It wont work for every trailer but the cockpit holds a 9.8 long shaft perfectly.
> I have a nice collection of roadside sailing gear.  (Mainsail and boom for a common 18 foot boat in perfect condition, a rudder and tiller, a brand new diesel 5 gallon fuel can, a collapsible canvas bucket, a brand new 3 gallon gasoline can.). Arrive alive and preferably with all of your boat and equipment!
> Good luck!
> 
> Bob (palatka)
> 
>> On Dec 5, 2019, at 1:17 PM, Mitch Mitchell <mitchpadl at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Thanks for all of the replies. I've driven the trailer on the highway and
>> sway has not been a problem but I've always taken the motor and rudder off
>> and put them in the truck. I'll definitely tie the motor to the railing and
>> I like the idea of also running a strap from the two eyes  to under the
>> motor. I will try both. If anyone finds an 8hp Merc on I-95 please let me
>> know.  Thanks! MM
>> BTW I've only launched the boat a few times since I haven't had it long and
>> the last time I was bound and determined to get her all the way up on the
>> trailer but to no avail. It seems to have something to do with the ramp
>> angle. I'll check the archives to see if I can learn some tricks for that.
>> 
>>> On Thu, Dec 5, 2019 at 1:05 PM Mitch Mitchell <mitchpadl at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Yikes!
>>> 
>>> On Wed, Dec 4, 2019 at 10:17 PM Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca>
>>> wrote:
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>>>> I have done very little towing but the one time I did I was almost
>>>> dragged off the road due to trailer sway. Very scary! I discovered that
>>>> there was insufficient weight on the tongue but also that it was very
>>>> difficult to move the boat any further forward. If I were to go on a longer
>>>> trip I would measure the weight under the tongue once the boat was packed
>>>> and if less than 10% of the total either move weight forward in the cabin
>>>> or remove the motor from the stern.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Graham Stewart
>>>> Agile 1976 Rhodes 22
>>>> Kingston Ontario
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On
>>>> Behalf Of Art Czerwonky via Rhodes22-list
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 9:50 PM
>>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailering with outboard
>>>> 
>>>> Mitch, What year Rhodes. I originally had a '76, and even with a
>>>> backplate was uneasy on the road.Art
>>>> 
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>>>> On Wed, Dec 4, 2019 at 8:55 PM, Mitch Mitchell<mitchpadl at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:   I’m planning on taking a long road trip with my R22 and wondering
>>>> if those of you who tow do so with an outboard attached to the stern. I
>>>> have an 8hp 2 stroke Merc and a 30 year old mount (image attached). This is
>>>> my first trip with this boat and am picturing myself on I 95 with the motor
>>>> dragging along behind me. I will be towing with a truck camper so nowhere
>>>> to put motor if not on stern. Any suggestions or views would be appreciated,
>>>> 
>>>> Mitch
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