[Rhodes22-list] so how where the 26rc?

[Michael Meltzer]

sound like we need to install a contact switch that stop the lift when it gets to the top :-)

MJM

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glen & Dorene Barrera" <dbarrera at comcast.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2004 9:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] so how where the 26rc?


> Michael and the Bulldoggers...
> 
> Finally getting a chance to write. Take a couple days off from work and pay
> the price when you get back...
> 
> We had a good trip coming back. The boat trailered very well. Didn't use our
> new $400 weight distribution system as the trailer wouldn't accomodate.
> 
> There is a problem with the electric keel raising/lowering system. After we
> got home I read over all the info provided and noticed that we had violated
> the 2nd rule of traveling, "Never raise the keel higher than the minumin
> height required to get the pin into the final hole". Apparently, according
> to Elton, I had stepped on the system sheets while we were hoisting the mast
> and raised it by a couple inches (didn't know what they were at that time so
> didn't think it was a problem and didn't here the motor go on). By doing
> this, "excessive strain to the lifting system can occur." I realized this
> after trying to lower the keel a touch while in our driveway. Elton, after
> talking with Nick, has offered some potential remedies and I will take apart
> the motor housing this weekend and see if it works. We'll let you know.
> 
> Elton is going to put together a punch list for the boat for commissioning.
> We will contribute our own list as well.
> 
> We put the boat in the water last night. Glad nobody was at our dock to see
> the way I put the boat in (1st try with wheel steering on a tight turn into
> our slip, wind against us. Didn't hit anything through (just sloppy) so it
> was a success if  there was nobody to see us :).
> 
> The boat looks good at our dock! :).
> 
> Glen
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 8:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] so how where the 26rc?
> 
> 
> > I heard about the anchor to :-), Asked to add it if it will work with
> thier anchor and my bow. Glad to hear the inside improved, The
> > rigging I am taking a wait an see approch(not to mention I am cheap :-),
> execpt for the VHF holding off untill the fall and used the
> > boat for a bit. Looks like I will be getting a boat for fathers day :-)
> >
> > MJM
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "William P. Barry, III" <wp.barry at att.net>
> > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 8:03 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] so how where the 26rc?
> >
> >
> > > Gorgeous. Between the Stainless steel ports, hauspipes, bimini, and
> dodger
> > > it looks like a totally different boat. The upgrade cushions were
> extremely
> > > nice, but we held off to meet the budget. The interior wood upgrade is
> an
> > > improvement especially the different style stainless steel sink and
> faucet
> > > that are included. Makes the boat seem a bit more "home like" In
> combination
> > > with the double burner stove the galley area is attractive. The 18hp
> engine
> > > runs a lot quieter than the 9. We added the anchor to our purchase list.
> Its
> > > chrome and really colmpliments the boat. As far as the rigging goes,
> Elton
> > > said you were going to handle much of your own. I got a few good leads
> of
> > > what to add. Your idea of the plate under the mast adding  loops for
> blocks
> > > does not seem to work on the Seaward. The mast doesnt have a pin through
> it
> > > like the Rhodes, but a u-b0olt that it pivets on. The platform is not
> level
> > > either so a flat stainless plate cannot be added. Actually one thing i
> do
> > > not like is that the base of the mast rest directly on the fiberglass.
> Seems
> > > as though there may be long term wear if something is not placed
> underneath.
> > > We hope to pick Bulldog up in Florida leaving Monday night the 14th.
> Some of
> > > the crew will head home, and the rest will stay in Edenton for a couple
> days
> > > to finish getting some work done. Our list includes AM/FM, VHF,
> Antennae,
> > > additional Circuit breaker panel, GPS, Autopilot, Sounder, decklight,
> mast
> > > hoist, and crutch. (HOIST = BIG IMPROVEMENT!) I think we may only have
> GB do
> > > about half and the rest i'll figure out to keep expense down. IE: AM/FM,
> > > VHF, antennae.
> > >
> > > Will Barry
> > > Bulldog II (Seaward 26)
> > > Formerly 2001 Rhodes 22
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com>
> > > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 6:21 PM
> > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] so how where the 26rc?
> > >
> > >
> > > So how where/are the 26rc?
> > >
> > > MJM
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