[Rhodes22-list] chesapeake rhodes

[Wally Buck]

Kevin, Welcome and congrats. I don't think it matters much. Just make sure 
rudder is snug so the rudder doesn't have room to swing up and down.

Wally, Knoxville TN

>From: wkhalligan at comcast.net
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>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] chesapeake rhodes
>Date: Mon, 02 May 2005 01:00:50 +0000
>
>Hello All,
>
>I've been following posts for awhile. Your discussions re. the rhodes22 and 
>sailing in general have been most helpful. My wife and I spent time with 
>Elton at the Annapolis show and went for a leisurely demo sail with Stan 
>and Ed K. We quickly placed an order for a recycled 89 which was delivered 
>1 month ago. the purchase has been a very positive experience and we 
>couldn't be happier. The boat is wonderful. General boats, Stan , and Elton 
>deserve all the accolades that have been offered by those on  the list.  
>After driving 5 hours, Elton spent 7 hours with us at delivery, setting up, 
>launching , and  patiently introducing us to all aspects of the Rhodes 22. 
>He and Stan are very inspiring.  Laurie and I are relatively new to sailing 
>and have been out twice in light winds and have been quite pleased. We have 
>a slip  at Yankee Point Sailboat Marina in Lancaster Va. and will be 
>sailing in the Rappahannock River and lower Chesapeake Bay. Would love to 
>meet up with some Chesapeake
>  Rhodies in the area. I need a little help with slip lines. We moor bow in 
>with two stern lines on pilings and a spring line. The marina suggested we 
>cross the stern lines to reduce sideway movement. However if the rudder is 
>raised these lines can find their way under it and place pressure on it. Is 
>it ok to keep the rudder down when tied to a slip or should I try to adjust 
>the stern lines somehow and raise the rudder? All suggestions are welcomed. 
>I'm sure this will be the first of many questions as we get our feet wet 
>this summer. thanks very much
>
>Kevin Halligan
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