[Rhodes22-list] Hello Again!, I have my Rhodes! Questions

[David Dallas]

Hello all, my name is David Dallas.  I have been a lurker on this site
for some months now.  I purchased a 2001 Rhodes privately with Stan’s
help last summer and just picked it up a couple of weeks ago.  It was a
demo boat.  The original owner sold as he was not getting any use out of
it.  It has most of the toys; IMF, UPP, CDI genoa furler, life rails,
marine head with pump, captains chairs, etc., etc.  It is in great
shape, I am just dealing with three years of neglect issues, and
figuring out how everything works.  I have done some dinghy sailing, but
this is my first experience with a ‘bigger’ boat.  I live in Calgary,
Alberta Canada and sail out of Ghost Lake, a reservoir near here.  I
will also be trailering to British Columbia (where I am originally from)
and sailing on Kootenay Lake and Okanogan and Shushwap Lakes on
vacation, etc..  We just got the boat in the water last weekend and had
our inaugural sail; it was wonderful!  We received many compliments and
questions; the Rhodes is not well known in landlocked western Canada.  I
love this boat, although the learning curve is steep for me.  Going
through this list and the FAQ on the Rhodes22.org site has been a great
help.   I have also enjoyed reading about some of your experiences and
adventures with your Rhodes.  Thank-you to all the veterans of this list
who have made time to share their knowledge and experience with others.
I will have lots of questions; hopefully I can start answering one or
two as I gain experience.  

 

Two questions right of the top are:

 

1./  I have the CDI FF2 furler.  During my sail, I was unable to let out
more than approx 2/3 to ¾ of the Genoa.  There was resistance and the
furling drum would not turn.  I did not force it as per Stan’s
instructions and those noted in the CDI manual.  I had a look and didn’t
notice anything obvious.  As I am new to this, it could be very obvious
to someone with a little experience.  If anyone would care to comment or
suggest something, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

2./  My boat came with the Kenyon Express 23000 stove.  I read somewhere
(can’t remember where) there was a recall on these?  Does anyone know
about this?  If I need/want to change stoves what are your
recommendations?  

 

Thank-you for your time.  

 

David Dallas