[Rhodes22-list] Trailer Extension Replacement

[Michael D. Weisner]

Please be careful with the lubricants used on the trailer. I have always used bearing buddies with covers so that the grease does not leak into the water during launch. I try to use "dry lubricants" on the sliding parts. The local town police as well as the Coast Guard are instructed to look for oil contaminants in the waterways.

A few years ago, I assisted a young man who became pinned between his personal watercraft and the floating finger pier, due to a strong tidal current, as he was trying to climb off. The watercraft overturned and was trapped under the finger. A small oil slick was visible but we righted the craft quickly, minimizing any environmental impact. Once he was able to recover the craft on to its trailer, the police asked the young man if he required an ambulance which he declined. He was then presented with a ticket for polluting the waterway. I hear that they are very expensive, possibly a thousand dollars or more!

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY
I’d rather be sailing :~)



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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of ROGER PIHLAJA
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2021 7:19 AM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer Extension Replacement

Jim,

I would expect the wheels on the tow vehicle to slip before the trailer axle would move or break!  The other suggestions about soaking in rust buster overnight, banging with a hammer, etc are good.  If ever got the tongue extension loose; then, I would find a way to flush the loose rust out of the channel while it’s extended.  Then, I would scrape and paint the tongue extension with Rust-O-Leum and run a rag soaked in gun oil thru the channel to stop the future rust.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium

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From: ROGER PIHLAJA<mailto:roger_pihlaja at msn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 3:09 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer Extension Replacement

Jim,

I’m wondering what would happen if you blocked the trailer’s wheels so they couldn’t move and then pulled on the hitch extension with your tow vehicle.  This seems like the maximum amount of force you could apply at home.  You could even try repeatedly backing up and going forward several times.  If that doesn’t break the rust loose, I don’t know what else to suggest.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium

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> On May 12, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Jim,
>
> If you need any physical help, just ask. I'm in Kings Park, a few 
> miles down the road.
>
> Mike
> s/v Windlass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of 
> JimIggy
> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2021 12:43 AM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> 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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