Kenwood.  Beautiful job on the Companionway door. The Rhodes 22 is a perfect boat for craftsmen to show their talent. It’s the perfect DYI boat built by a brilliant DYI guy -Stan.
Ric
Dadventure.
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> On Jul 31, 2025, at 5:04 PM, Kenwood _ <kenwood364 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey all! I took a bunch of notes from these messages. Thanks so much! I'll
> post more about how/when I lift the boat but the pictures were super
> helpful and im really thankful i got such a quick response ty!
> 
> In the meantime heres a new door I made for my boat!
> 
> [image: PXL_20250614_023810944.jpg]
> [image: PXL_20250727_213911571.jpg]
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>> On Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:
>> 
>> This what I love about Rhodies -
>> Always a solution of some creative. Sort or another.
>> Ric
>> 
>> 
>>>> On Jul 21, 2025, at 10:24 AM, John Buhrmann <jbuhrmann at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 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
>>>> 
>>>>> On Jul 20, 2025, at 11:42 AM, Kenwood _ <kenwood364 at gmail.com> wrote:
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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
>>>> extremely
>>>>> sought after, so, jacking is our option.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 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!
>>>> 
>>>> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
>>>> ric at stottarchitecture.com
>>>> C- 516-965-3164
>>>> 
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>> ric at stottarchitecture.com
>> C- 516-965-3164
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