[Rhodes22-list] Attention Julie's need E.E.

Thu May 6 07:32:47 EDT 2004

Ed,
Yes we have a multi-meter along with numerous other toys, er tools. Our
biggest challenge is finding out what runs to what so we can re-wire some of
it. There is alot of corrosion and we've had intermittent problems with the
bow and stern lights flickering off (and sometimes staying off). We tend to
do alot of evening sailing when the winds are steady and the crazies are off
the lake. We are also adding a deck/mast light so we're legal when were
sailing at night.

We compounded the problem early on by cutting the wrong wire and disabling
the solar panel - and of course it pulled back into the hull. With Stan's
advice we were able to snare it last night with the use of a little mirror
and expanding the gap between the deck and the hull joins.

As you know, the Rhodes isn't a huge boat which means there is a lot of
stuff crammed into small spaces - I'm beginning to think that you must have
to be 4'5" or shorter to work effectively on this boat - and neither my
husband or I qualify.

We'll get there, it's just a learning process along the way.
Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ed kroposki" <ekroposki at charter.net>
To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 10:12 PM
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Attention Julie's need E.E.

Julie:
Do you own a multimeter?  Narrows the problems if you have one and
use it.  Digitals are nice, but I have a good sized one with old fashion
meter movement.  You can get one like mine for about $20 at places like
Radio Shack or Home Depot.  Do you know how to solder?  If you solder those
splices and terminal connects you would likely solve some problems.  And now
in days we have liquid electrical tape to coat the bare spots.  Would you
believe?  You do not have to use heat shrink even if you could find it.
Just remember those little electron fellows need a road to get there and a
road to get back.
And, you do not need boat lights during the day.  Heck, the other
day I was sailing and had no battery.  The boat sailed o.k.
          Ed K

-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Steve Alm
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 6:07 PM
To: Rhodes
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Attention Slim: Competition on the Lake

Julie,

That's great news!  One of my favorite sailboats has been there for the last
few years.  It's a Yankee Dolphin 24 named Icelander and I think Dan talked
to the owner, Bill Watson.  We considered buying it before we found the
Rhodes.  Coincidentally, Judi's dad used to own it years ago.

I think the Upper lake is fun because of all the islands and bays to sail
around.  The disadvantage is the lack of destinations (bars and restaurants)
to sail to.  The Minnetonka Mist in Spring Park Bay is just about it.

Dan probably showed you the boat ramp on the way out to Enchanted Island
where we launched.  It's a bit rustic and it's too bad there's no dock
there, but it's close.  Your other option is the new and wonderful ramp
across the lake on the southwest side.  It's in the park--can't remember the
name.  We just call it the Verne Gagne park because he donated his house on
the grounds.  Other than that, there's Spring Park Bay, but it's usually
crowded.  Those are the only three I've used.

We'll definitely have to have some cookouts in Boy Scout Bay.  As for the
competition, I don't race, but for another R22 I'll make an exception.  8-)

Good luck with your bow light.  Sorry it's giving you so much trouble.

Slim

On 5/5/04 4:10 PM, "Julie Thorndycraft" <julie at circle7.net> wrote:

> Hey Slim,
> Glad you had a nice sail the other day, Blue Loon is currently in our
> driveway while we attempt to improve our skills in the electrical area -
so
> far it's been a learning experience. Note that I did not say positive....
>
> Anyhow, we found a slip that is almost affordable on Enchanted Island with
> the Upper Minnetonka Yacht Club so Blue Loon will be invading your space
for
> the summer. I'm excited about sailing the Upper Lake rather than Lower.
> There's only so many times you can go around Big Island and not get bored
to
> tears. Between our trailering trips, we'll see you soon on the Up side.
>
> Julie
>
>
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