[ham] [Rhodes22-list] Questions

[Saroj]

Bob,
Do you have a photo of this for the web site per chance?  I have the same
problem and would love to see your solution.

Saroj
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> Bob,
>     Nice understandable explanation.
>                                   Ed K
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces@rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Robert Quinn
> Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 6:16 PM
> To: jbconnolly@speakeasy.net; The Rhodes 22 mail list
> Subject: Re: [ham] [Rhodes22-list] Questions
>
> Jim:  I have an '86 Rhodes so my motor lift does not go above the stern.
> I
> therefore have to tilt my engine (extra long shaft) to get it out of the
> water when sailing.  I have rigged a bridle and three to one pulley
> assembly
> which permits me to do this from the cockpit without having to extend
> over
> the back of the boat to haul the engine up.  Makes the job a snap. The
> original motor mount was reinforced to handle the extra weight of the
> Yamaha
> 9.9.
>
> Yes, with the standard furler you have to drop the mast to change
> foresails.
> We have a 150 Genoa and for where we sail, I am not displeased with the
> fact
> that I cannot change sails.  We just furl as necessary and we can also
> bring
> the sheets inside the outers and lowers if necessary to get some
> pointing
> advantage.  While you may lose a bit of performance by furling the
> headsail
> in this fashion, we again, do not feel this is significant to our
> cruising
> type of sailing.  We are not racers but if there is another boat in the
> area, well...  We find that we can hold our own against most boats in
> this
> size category and manage to give some of the larger boats a run for
> their
> money.
>
> Best of luck with your decision.
>
> Bob on the "NoKaOi"
>
>
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