[Rhodes22-list] Boom Room Update as of April 2nd

Mon Apr 3 16:05:28 EDT 2006

Dave,

As I understand Art's design, the top awning and frame are the only 
fixed elements.  The model shown is the basic model, and people can 
alter the side panels to suit.  The side panels can be screens.  They 
can be clear plastic (for exhibitionists or that "people in glass 
houses" look).  Or they can be rolled up plastic with screened inserts 
like the PTE.

You get what you pay for.  The prototype was an answer to the request 
for something to keep you dry in the evening dew for under $1000 that 
was easier to erect than Slim's model, and had a little more class than 
just throwing a blue tarp over the boom.  I gather from Art that the 
prototype can be produced for our group at a final cost of under $1,000.

The prototype can be wedded to an existing PTE with a different front 
flap than the one pictured.  This flap could pick up the Velcro on the 
top of some of the later model PTEs, and possibly some of the existing 
cabin top snaps, as well.  The PTE/BR might have a screened rear flap, 
and solid sides.  This might provide ample light and ventilation through 
the PTE--or not.  We would have to build one to find out.  Screened 
window panels can always be attached to the top frame at a later time.  
They will just cost money.

The frame itself can be extended in any direction.  But there is 
probably little need for most of us.  As a practical matter, most of us 
will confine our walking in the Boom Room to the floor space in the 
cockpit, and the area covered by seats and lazarette will be used mainly 
for sleeping, and will not require full height. 

I think Stan has said he is happy to have us work out the kinks, and is 
not looking for a cut.  This BR is Art's design, and Stan will offer it 
if it meets Stan's standards.  I think as Stan comes up with Spitzer 
modifications and fabrication techniques that make the design work 
better for the R-22, he might make a deal with Art similar to the Triad 
deal where the custom R-22 version is sold only through General Boats.  
Fair enough.

I think everyone planning to buy a BR from Art should think about the 
modifications he or she might want, and get Art to start thinking about 
what those modifications would add to the basic cost.  I think we should 
do this in an open forum, so everyone benefits.  There is no problem if 
no one wants a basic model--the point is only that Art can make them for 
$999.  Larger frame?  How much larger?  What would it cost?  PTE front 
flap?  Extra cost, or the same cost?  Full side screen?  How much?  
Partial side screen with roll up clear plastic window?  How much?

And so on.

Now that Art has had some experience with creating one to order, he can 
judge his costs and time better.  Some small incremental improvement may 
cost much much more than it is worth to any of us.  Now is the time to 
find out.

Bill Effros

David Bradley wrote:
> Art, thanks for the pictures.  It's really coming together, I'd say.  The
> roof assembly seems to provide the right balance of structural support and
> ease of installation.  I've envisioned the side panels as screened, though I
> know most want solid for privacy sake.  It was a bit hard to understand from
> the picture how it ties into the PTE.  Again, thanks for pushing this
> forward.
>
> I haven't locked in a date for Edenton but it will be sometime in April.  Am
> hoping to be in the water in CT early in May and get a couple of months of
> sailing in famililar waters before moving in late-July. Do you think you'll
> have worked your deal out with Stan by then?
>
> My first month of working in Seattle has been great -- though the commute
> from JFK to SEA is tough.  Am on a waitlist at a marina on Puget Sound which
> may clear by late-summer.  There was a large number of sailboats out last
> weekend on a blustery, sunny March day -- can't wait.
>
> Dave B
>
>
> On 4/2/06, Arthur H. Czerwonky <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>   
>> Dave B.
>>
>> Attaching these photos for you to see.  The prototype was completed
>> yesterday, with 4" pole length, as you suggested for storage and
>> transport.  I am used to the rig, but it seems quite easy to set up for
>> me.  Should not be a problem for the 'chicks', to quote our esteemed musical
>> ambassador - who we have not heard from for some time.
>>
>> Keep us posted on your trip to E, my own postponed for a few weeks with a
>> sick FIL in Texas.
>>
>> Best to you.  I envy your Seattle move.  When we lived in Portland a few
>> years ago, they insisted it was God's country, confirmed with the tithe for
>> state income tax.  Now in Washington you have all this, but with no income
>> tax at all!  How about retirement sites, neighbors?  B T W Georgia is about
>> to exempt the first $75,000 for senior retirees, too many have been lost to
>> TN and FL...   Savannah bound...
>>
>> Best to you,
>>
>> Art
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>     
>>> From: David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com>
>>> Sent: Mar 22, 2006 9:39 PM
>>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Boom Room Update
>>>
>>> Building on Bill's comments... thanks to Art for coming forward with a
>>>       
>> way
>>     
>>> to get this done.  Stan has been a little backlogged on mail so we're
>>> waiting to define the next steps.  I'm glad Stan is feeling better and
>>> building boats, and I know we'll hear when he's ready.  Just wanted to
>>> 'splain why we went a little dark on this subject.
>>>
>>> Dave B.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 3/22/06, Bill Effros <bill at effros.com> wrote:
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>>>> Dave,
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