[Rhodes22-list] Lifting and Jacking the Rhodes

[John Buhrmann]

We had a similar collapse and switch to gantry. You can see the adventure
here:

https://svcalliope.wordpress.com/2025/03/23/rhodes-22/

On Mon, Jul 21, 2025, 9:59 AM Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:

> It’s tricky.
> I  have used a number of ways to lift the bow so the trailer can be pulled
> out and replaced.
> This year (would have been the 4th season on the bottom paint) I used a
> friends fork- lift- it worked great.
> In the past I have used a gantry that I built out or 5/4 x 6 & plywood
> with a 4 x 8 pressure treated girder across the top and a 3 ton come-a-long.
> I built the parts, put it together lying on the ground, then pulled it up
> with a line while standing on the bow after staking the bottom to the
> ground so it would not slide.
> If you afraid of heights - this method is not for you.
> I worked this all single handed and it wasn’t tooo difficult, but my aging
> back is making it impossible to do that these days, especially by myself..
> The fork lift was much easier. . .
> When I used the gantry, I left it in place.  My friend had to take his toy
> away so I didn’t have the fork-lift for back up.
> I use the bow ring to lift the bow, but I had recently rebelt the baking
> so I knew it was very strong - always know what is behind the thing you are
> fighting from.
> Anyway, 3 jacks initially, two in the stern and one just forward of the
> keel- so there is nothing in the way of the trailer wheels.
> Then (this is not shown) add one  jack on each side, about midship, for
> stability, for a total of 5 jacks while you are working  on the boat.
> The two amidship can be moved  fore and aft while you are sanding and
> painting.
> The two in the stern and one forward of the keel, are left in place and
> those three spots are sanded and painted once the boat is back on the
> trailer.
> Always, be extra safe and careful. I had the boat fall off the  jacks once
> when I was jacking it with a hydraulic jack and a 4 x 4  without the Gantry
> or Fork lift.
> It scared the shit out of me, so now I’m always super careful and take my
> time for every action when I’m moving the boat.
> Fortunately, I didn’t get hurt and neither did Dadventure.
> Good luck in your adventure.
> Ric
> SV Dadventure
> Hampton Bays, NY
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> > Hey all!
> > I'm planning on lifting and jacking my rhodes up on blocks and boat
> jacks.
> > Boatyard style. This is my first time taking a boat as big as the rhodes
> > off its trailer and doing this. We're planning some major trailer service
> > and thats whats bringing this about. Its illegal in my state to moor or
> > anchor overnight and the few places that rent legal moorings are
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> > sought after, so, jacking is our option.
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> > I can lift the boat off the trailer but for placement on the ground i was
> > thinking to block under the keel and use short boat stands front and
> rear,
> > then much taller stands all around to keep the boat upright. Is this plan
> > correct? Anyone have tips? Would very much love to hear thank you!
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> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
> ric at stottarchitecture.com
> C- 516-965-3164
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