[Rhodes22-list] Trailering and storage of the R22

[Stephen Staum]

Welcome to 'da list Charlie.
1.  I always towed with a regular hitch and your 5,000 lb capacity is
adequate.
2.  I have never tied down the boat when towing although I know that some
do. I tow 25 miles each way since 2003.
3.  I always leave the sails furled on the forestay or in the mast unless
using as a pattern for a new sail.
4.  I leave the batteries in place and disconnect the direct wired solar
panel.
5.  As I moor in salt water I winterize my 2 stroke outboard by running for
10 minutes with fresh water then disconnect the fuel line and let it idle
until the carb is empty and the engine stalls.  I do not treat the fuel as
the only time I had trouble with last season's fuel was the year I treated
it with Stabil.
6.  A tarp is a good idea as the lazerette tends to fill with water on land
as the boat sits differently than in the water.

Good sailing...

*Stephen Staum*
*s/v Carol Lee 2*

*Needham, MA*

*(781) 704-1037*


On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 11:19 AM Charlie S <challey52 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Greetings all from a soon to be Rhodes 22 owner.
>
> My "new" R22 is a used boat, but one who's owner keep her in great shape.
> She also comes with a Triad single axle trailer, which is great since I
> will need to move her about 100 miles when we complete the sale. I'm a
> novice sailor but essentially a total greenhorn regarding towing and boat
> storage Here's my questions:
>
>
>    - Do I need a weight distribution hitch or is my simple ball hitch good
>    enough? The tow vehicle is an XC90 with a nominal towing capacity of
> 4.960
>    lbs.
>    - What do I need in the way of tie-downs (capacity, length, number)?
>    Where do they get placed?
>    - For winter storage, do I leave the sails furled on their stay/mast or
>    should I remove them? Assuming the sails should be unfurled for the
> winter,
>    I think I can figure out the jib sail, but the main sail seems like it
> will
>    be more of a challenge. Are there any instructions that you can point
> me to
>    for this?
>    - I will have the marina winterize the engine and I'll pull the
>    batteries and store them in my basement on a trickle charger. Other than
>    ensuring the tarp is placed properly and tied down well, what else
> needs to
>    be done to store the boat?
>
> Regards,
>
> Charlie S
>