Fw: [Rhodes22-list] Getaway's new home

[John Tonjes]

Rob,
When it comes to brakes, bigger is better. The larger the brakes, the more
surface area you have for stopping power. They also function at a cooler
temperature which effects braking efficiency. Disc brakes are even better
if you are going that route.  Electric brakes are fine for fresh water use,
but definitely not for salt water unless you install a fresh water flushing
system. Even with hydraulic brakes, salt water can present problems. Brake
shoes and pads have a tendency to freeze (rust) to the drums and rotors. 

Rummy


> [Original Message]
> From: Rob Lowe <rlowe at vt.edu>
> To: Rhodes List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Date: 4/15/03 7:40:32 AM
> Subject: Fw: [Rhodes22-list] Getaway's new home
>
> As Bob has mentioned, we are the new owners of the "Getaway".  I look
> forward to getting a lot of advice and help from this group, as I'm a
fairly
> novice sailor.  A lifelong dream of owning a sail boat has finally
happened.
> But, as boats go, it's time (already) to throw some money at it.  Virginia
> requires boat trailers over 3,000 pounds gross to have trailer brakes, and
> this trailer does not.  So, looks like it's time to add brakes. 
Especially
> before I tow from St. Louis to southwest Virginia.
>
> Question, electric vs. hydraulic?  I've heard that hydraulic are preferred
> in salt water areas, but I'll be mostly lake sailing.  Looks like the
prices
> for both systems are comparable, around $500-600.  Any difference between
> 10" and 12" besides braking power?  Any other advice you can give me would
> be helpful!  Thanks - Rob
>
>
> >
> > All,
> >    Getaway sold this evening to Rob Lowe.  He says that he will be
joining
> > the list shortly as the newest Rhodes-22 owner.  I want you all to tell
> him
> > what a steal he got on this boat!  ;-)  (He really got a nice boat, no
> > kidding)
> >    It has been my pleasure to be a part of this group, even if I mostly
> > lurked, I was here.  Thanks, everyone, for all of your help, advice, and
> > inputs.  My new San Juan does not have nearly the support group that the
> > Rhodes had and I'm gonna miss that a lot.
> >    Please welcome Rob to the list and please accept my thanks and
> admiration
> > for the support you all give to each other and to me.
> >
> > Fair Winds,
> >
> > Bob Hendrickson
> > S/V Getaway
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