R22 Discussion Group

Rob,
The only legal requirement that I'm aware of is that you must have the load 
 secured. The R22 goes down the road with the bow strap attached, but lose 
so the  hull can rock back and forth on the trailer without doing any damage 
to the  hull. The bow stop is never tight to the hull when trailering. Many 
people  aren't aware of this.
Rummy

In a message dated 5/22/2013 9:22:46 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
rlowe at vt.edu writes:

Rummy,
True about losing the boat.  But is it a legal  requirement to strap down 
your load? - rob

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Rob,
If you hit a pothole large enough to bounce the  R22 off its trailer, 
losing  the boat is probably the least of your  troubles. Your tow vehicle would 
be  damaged and the axle on the trailer  would be history. I have never 
heard of a  R22 coming off the trailer  during towing and most people rely on 
the trailer  design to keep the  Rhodes in place.
I believe Stan does not recommend using straps because  they could damage 
the hull.

Rummy

In a message dated  5/22/2013 8:40:17 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
rlowe at vt.edu  writes:

Ted,
I think you'll find you must legally strap your boat  down  to travel on 
public roads.  And, I expect it would be  really embarrassing  to hit a big 
pothole and have your boat bounce  off the trailer.  Very  unlikely, yes, 
but 
explain that to the  cop.  I expect a citation for  failure to secure load 
would 
be  in order.  So strap the boat to the  trailer.  Find something  
compressible to go between the straps and the  boat to protect the  boat.  
Or use the 
eyes on the bow and stern to strap  her  down.  Relying on the weight of 
the 
boat to keep her in place on  the  trailer is a bit chancy.  Just my 
thoughts. 
-   rob

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