[Rhodes22-list] Front Ports

[Peter Thorn]

Tom,

I use a plastic turkey baster.  It's basically a giant size eye dropper.
Good for the forward hatches, table sockets and last bilge drops.

I think everyone learns the hard way at first.  Just keep the canvas covers
on over the forward facing opening ports unless you are on the hook at
night, when you can use them and  they are wonderful.

Stan no longer installs them and now uses fixed windows there and opening
hatches.  I like the forward opening ports, but they need more "management".

PT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Tatflies at cs.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Front Ports


> I have been discovering alot about my new boat. Most good, some bad.
>
> On the bad side.... The forward looking ports collect water. When they are
> full of water, you get doused below when opening. Also, this prevents use
on
> rainy days or while underway. What have you guys done to alleviate this
problem?
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
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