[Rhodes22-list] Dave's Sojourn to Edenton

[Bob Keller]

Dave,
I totally agree with the enclosed head decision.  Having only a holding tank 
depends on where you sail and the number of pump-out facilities available to 
you.  My wife once filled up the holding tank all by herself in less than 24 
hours and it cut our trip (in FL) short because there were no pump-out 
stations anywhere nearby and it was really FULL.  I had a macerator pump and 
Y-valve, but they were not installed at the time for reasons I won't go 
into.  Needless to say, my Y-valve and macerator pump are in and working and 
it does give a lot of flexibility.  Just wanted to share that and confuse 
you even more.  I'm building a house now, so just remember the three most 
expensive words: "might as well..."
Bob K
Yankee Clipper


>From: David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com>
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>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Dave's Sojourn to Edenton
>Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:22:05 -0500
>
>All y'all are most helpful.  I'll definitely stay at the GBI barracks and
>have confirmed with Stan.  Not sure if I'll be there on Wed. or Thursday.
>Probably Wed.
>
>I'll drive down I think -- cheaper and not all that much slower than flying
>once you factor in driving to LaGuardia, delays at LaGuardia, renting a car
>in Raleigh, etc., etc.  Last I looked at routes, and recalling the exchange
>from a couple of months ago, I think I'll head down I-95 and the Jersey
>Turnpike and then take the eastern route down the Maryland Eastern Shore 
>and
>come in above Edenton.  Alternate is to stay on 95 to Norfolk then head
>down.  Will see how the weather and timing work out.
>
>My purpose on this trip is to finalize specs for "Sea Cloud" and better
>understand interior options.  And to give Stan a break from my many
>e-mails.  ("Sea Cloud" beat out "Severance"...)  I'll ask about LED lights
>as an alternative, boom rooms, etc.  I'll send a separate note summarizing
>the boom room requirements for the interested buying group.
>
>In response to other questions, we did select the fully enclosed head with
>pump out but no macerator.  I opted to add no new holes to the boat, so
>passing for now on pumps, depth sounders, etc. until I've had a chance to
>live with the boat.  Will put a compass in the companionway or mount it on 
>a
>rail, and use a hand-held depth finder for now.  I'm all for gadgets, but
>just want to get a better feel for what I'll use and where I'll best use 
>it.
>
>I will drive down again in March with my family, as my daughter has time 
>off
>for spring break, to do a shake down cruise, take care of any last minute
>fixes, and bring her home to CT.  At that point, will probably make good 
>use
>of your kind recommendations on motels in the area.
>
>Thanks to all on the list who make buying and anticipating owning a Rhodes
>so much fun.
>
>Best regards,
>
>Dave Bradley
>
>
>
>On 1/29/06, Tootle (sent by Nabble.com) <lists at nabble.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Dave:
> >
> > There is a Hampton Inn on Hwy 17 Bypass.  It is like all other Hampton
> > Inn's and about five miles from the plant.
> > There is a Super 8 motel on Hwy 32 north of the 17 by pass.  I have no
> > experience with it but if you are coming in on 32 from Suffolk the you 
>would
> > go right by it.  Hwy 32 is your best route coming in from the north.  It 
>is
> > Elton's route.
> > Another consideration is in the last few years, Stan has made a room at
> > the plant so out of area visitors could stay.  It is in the plant but
> > otherwise ok.  Stan has gone to effort and expense to make this room
> > available.  If it is just you or even you and your wife this room might 
>be
> > acceptable.  Furthermore, he does not charge extra.  You might want to 
>see
> > the facilities before you make a firm decision.  I recommend that you 
>call
> > Stan and ask if the room might be available the weekend that you plan to 
>be
> > their.  Many have used this option in the last two years.  Keep in mind 
>the
> > plant is several miles from town.  There is only a gas station about 
>half a
> > mile from the plant.
> >
> > Ed K
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