[Rhodes22-list] Edenton visit--Shorties

[Bill Effros]

Yes, Art,

I do have a mast stub.  It's on the boat right now.  It's long enough so 
the pop top will go to its normal up position, and short enough to fit 
under the mast in it's cradle and on the bow pulpit.  I don't have the 
exact dimension.  I plan to mount it on the tabernacle, and, depending 
on the stability, mount cleats on the sides of the shorty to tie it down 
to the rails or deck hardware if needed.

Elton also brought me the new upmarket table sockets.  They are made of 
anodized aluminum (I think) and should hold up better than the (painted 
pot metal?).  I got 2 for me and 2 for Bruce.  I assume Dave's boat 
already has them.  I am thinking through the exact height of the 
shorties that go into the new system.  There may be variable height 
hydraulic units available.

I'm setting up my shorty tiller.  Looks like you can cut 2 shorties out 
of a regular full size.  I already have a hiking stick that pops into 
and out of my existing full size tiller, so I will play around with 
normal steering using the shorty, as well as auto tiller steering.  
Also, I'll let you know what you have to do to get the shorty out of the 
way when at Anchor.  I will fasten my tillers with quick pins.

Either Stan or I will cut down an extension arm to work as a towing 
shorty around the boat yard.  I store my extension arm outside the 
trailer sleeve when not in use.  This eliminates the rusting problem 
that often occurs after protracted non-use in this climate.

Elton brought me everything I had planned to go to Edenton to get.  It 
was like Christmas in April!  I don't anticipate ever towing my boat out 
of the boatyard again, because I just don't have the time in the 
winter.  The only thing left to get is your Boom Room.  Don't rush.  Get 
it right.  I've got to finish my book, and install everything Elton 
brought before I can even put my boat on the water.  We are unexpectedly 
having a wedding at our house in the middle of the summer, so I'll be 
spending a lot of time on my Kubota, and a lot less time on my boat than 
I had anticipated.

I know your Boom Room will be ready before I am able to use it, so feel 
free to keep making them for others before you get to mine. 

Bill Effros



Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> Bill,
> Sharp.  Did it include a mast stub, how long?  What about the Mount to the deck?
> I'll stay alert to your results.   I'll fill you in on the trip.
> Art
>
> -----Original Message-----
>   
>> From: Bill Effros <bill at effros.com>
>> Sent: Apr 24, 2006 8:51 AM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Edenton visit--Shorties
>>
>> Art,
>>
>> Keep us posted on your visit!
>>
>> Elton was here delivering Dave's boat this weekend, and brought me some 
>> shorties.  They look good to me.  Haven't had time to set them up for my 
>> boat, yet, but it's one of the first things I'm going to do as soon as I 
>> get a minute.
>>
>> Bill Effros
>>     
>>>> ting it where the old one was
>>>> mounted,about 1 foot from the top of the mast.That is why the light is not
>>>> centered (up and down) in the center of the bracket.I had to crowd it
>>>> towards the top, so the hole for the wires would line up.Shouldn't be to
>>>> noticeable 25 feet in the air.Also that hot button to bebi electronics may
>>>> not take you there,Just Google bebi electronics.
>>>>
>>>> Jerry Lowe
>>>>
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