[Rhodes22-list] port light replacements

Tue Aug 31 15:18:35 EDT 2004

Lou - If you are sure you are going to replace with new ports you might as 
well order one and have on hand when cutting existing hole.

Anyone know what year the port size changed?

Good luck,

Wally

>From: Lou Rosenberg <lsr3 at MAIL.nyu.edu>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: stan <stan at rhodes22.com>,The Rhodes 22 mail list 
><rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] port light replacements
>Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:08:51 -0400
>
>  Stan,
>  As expected, I will have to cut the opening diameter larger.  I really 
>dont think that is going to be as difficult as it was to remove the orig 
>portlight.  Please tell me the OD I have to open to so you can sell me a 
>fixed port for my aft/ portside light.  I will be grateful to do business 
>with you anytime rather than search the net for a supplier.  At the current 
>time I want to see how well I can do just one at a time.  If  we have a 
>decent Indian summer in NY I can hope to do the other cracked lights but 
>will not do all of them as they are not all bad.
>  I have wood  covering  the open port and would like to buy the port asap.
>***
>  Bill. Ed K all the other Rhodies on the list: Thanks for the feedback, 
>education and support . I do plan to take dig pics of the replacement and 
>send them to the archive site to benefit others out there.
>  thanks again
>  Lou
>
>
>
>>I could not accept remuneration for any of my advice - particularly if 
>>based on worth.  I would starve to death.  (Bets, maybe.)  Re windows for 
>>older boats, no one makes that size anymore (the pitfall of outliving 
>>suppliers) and you have to bite the bullet and change the opening 
>>dimensions with fiberglass - it can be done but it is a pain and one of 
>>the reasons why we do not buy back early boats for recycling.  (Of course 
>>if you do fiberglass new opening sizes, we can sell you all six windows at 
>>a profit.)
>>
>>stan/gbi
>>
>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
>>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 9:55 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] port light replacements
>>
>>
>>Thanks, Lou.
>>
>>Now that we've established where you stand on this issue, you've got to 
>>know it will never happen.  Stan doesn't have the time, and as a practical 
>>matter there isn't enough time in anyone's day.
>>
>>People on the list will give you a lot of help, and as we all sort out the 
>>answers, the list becomes smarter than any individual on it, with the 
>>possible exception of Stan.
>>
>>Ask away, and many people will do the best they can.  Let us all know what 
>>you discover--report back.  Try not to take Stan away from the paying 
>>customers--if we're heading for a waterfall, he'll let us know before we 
>>get there.
>>
>>The list has a very interesting life of its own, and you are certainly 
>>welcome to be part of it.  A good question is better than a bad answer.
>>
>>Bill Effros
>>
>>----- Original Message ----- From: Lou Rosenberg
>>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>>Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 8:00 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] port light replacements
>>
>>
>>ED, Bill , Stan
>>   I have printed and read the R22 archives on portlight replacement as
>>well as doing other searches online for details on measuring and
>>deciding which size to best fit into the boat depending upon existing
>>manufacture's  specs and availability.
>>  Bill/ Stan : I personally would be willing to PAY an ANNUAL FEE to GBI
>>for information on aftermarket parts, repairs and advice . I think it
>>would behoove everyone who owns a Rhodes to do the same as the info is
>>invaluable.
>>  In my field of video production we are always asked if we want online
>>tech support for a large fee. YES there is online FREE  support but you
>>have to wait for it .  The manufacturer's dont get back to us on repair
>>issues EVER, we have to hire a shop or a specialist and wait.  I
>>realize there is a major difference as our boats are not our work, but
>>since there is only manufacturer here who knows everything about the
>>boat and its parts, it only makes sense to compensate them for a
>>service rendered.
>>  just my .02
>>Lou
>>
>>On Saturday, August 28, 2004, at 10:41 AM, ed kroposki wrote:
>>
>>>Lou,
>>>
>>>Just curious, have you checked the information at:
>>>
>>>http://www.geocities.com/blew_skies/topics.html#P
>>>
>>>Ed K
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>>>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Lou Rosenberg
>>>Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 9:42 AM
>>>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] port light replacements
>>>
>>>   Thanks Ed,
>>>   I am replacing the portlights ( side windows) .
>>>   Still hoping to hear from Stan/gbi when he's available.
>>>   Lou
>>>
>>>
>>>On Friday, August 27, 2004, at 09:36 PM, ed kroposki wrote:
>>>
>>>>Lou,
>>>>Who were you referring to?
>>>>
>>>>On replacing lights, there are some experienced Rhodies out there
>>>>whose
>>>>advice will be better than mine.  So while you are waiting for their
>>>>replies
>>>>consider the following:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>http://www.orcagreen.com/
>>>>
>>>>http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
>>>>
>>>>http://www.davisnet.com/marine/products/marine_product.asp?pnum=3310
>>>>
>>>>Ed K
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>   Stan was right AGAIN folks!
>>>>
>>>>   My boat is doing fine, I have removed a leaky portlight and need to
>>>>find replacement frames for the old style ('81 boat) any
>>>>suggestions???
>>>>thanks everyone.
>>>>   Lou
>>>>you have got to learn to listen to god.
>>>>
>>>>
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