[Rhodes22-list] Trailer Extension Replacement

[Graham Stewart]

I had a similar problem when yhr extension had not been used for a number of
years. I got ot free buy putting tension on the extension and the going
along the lenth of the outer housing applying solid taps with a small sledge
hammer. After a while it let go.

Graham Stewart
Agile, Rodes 22, 1976
Kingston Ontario







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From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
JimIggy
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2021 12:43 AM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer Extension Replacement

I'm wondering if I can hijack this thread to ask a question about the
trailer
extension.  I can start a new one if necessary.

I recently acquired a Rhodes 22 w-trailer.  According to the previous owner,
the boat/trailer has been sitting for about 10 years.   I removed the two
pins, but the extension will not move.  I tried pulling the trailer with the
pins removed and the extension is still stuck in place.  There is definitely
rust where the extension passes through the receiver.  I used numerous
sprays, and a 5lb mallet in an effort to free it up.  No luck thus far.  I'm
considering using heat or perhaps an air hammer.   The extension would be
very helpful given where I want to launch.  

Has anyone dealt with this ?   Should I start a new thread ?   Thank you

1988 Rhodes 22
Port Jefferson NY 

  



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