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

[Mark Kaynor]

David,

If I recall correctly, CDI recommends cleaning the furler by flushing it
with fresh water. We had the same furler on Raven - I posted the owners
manual on the Rhodes22.org web site - look here:
http://www.rhodes22.org/doclib/

Mark Kaynor 

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of David Dallas
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 4:52 PM
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Hello Again!, I have my Rhodes! Questions

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

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