[Rhodes22-list] "new" rhodes owner

[David Bradley]

Dan, i've seen on earlier posts it's the 3" Nicro vent.  If you get it, I'd
be interested to hear how it works.

Dave


On 6/15/06, daniel snyder <danielsnyder at adelphia.net> wrote:
>
> Herb, my 2006 Rhodes came with the Yamaha 4 stroke.  I'm not sure if it is
> the long shaft.  It does a great job of moving the boat and people are
> downright amazed at its quietness.
>
> Also...would anyone recall the size nicro solar vent that fits the
> foredeck
> opening....is it 3 or 4 inches?  Thanks
>
> Dan  NH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Herb Parsons" <hparsons at parsonsys.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 11:56 AM
> Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] "new" rhodes owner
>
>
> Ironically, I just saw a recommendation for the Yamaha high thrust for a
> new
> (to him) O'Day 25 owner. Probably worth checking out.
>
> Herb Parsons
>
> S/V O'Jure
> 1976 O'Day 25
> Lake Grapevine, N TX
>
> S/V Reve de Papa
> 1971 Coronado 35
> Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana Coast
>
> >>> tnrhodey at hotmail.com 6/15/2006 6:20:40 am >>>
> Bob,
>
> Congrats on your new toy!
>
> I think most on this list have 'Long" shaft. These are usually 20 inch.
> The
> 25 inch are the Extra long. I have a Merc Long shaft but it is a 2 stroke.
> It is a nice little motor. Throttle and gear control all on the tiller.
>
> You may want to consider the Yamaha High Thrust. It is 9 hp 4 stroke that
> is
> geared for displacement hull. It also has Extra Long shaft and the correct
> prop for our sailboats.
>
> I haven't shopped 4 strokes so I don't know how they all compare in price
> and weight. Something to consider with the Extra Long shaft.....with your
> motor mount can the motor raise and tilt high enough to get the prop out
> of
> the water?
>
> Fair Winds,
>
> Wally
>
>
> >From: bobmellor <rhmello at aol.com>
> >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >Subject: [Rhodes22-list] "new" rhodes owner
> >Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 23:01:59 -0700 (PDT)
> >
> >
> >i am now the proud owner of a '80 rhodes22 (buyers fee will be going to
> >stan.)
> >
> >and now the first of what will likley be many questions for the
> group.....
> >
> >1.  MOTOR - first and most important.... many references in archives...
> >
> >a.  Brand - I will be getting a new motor this weekend. 9.8-9.9 four
> >stroke.....  tohatsu or mercury?  archives show a loyal tohatsu
> following.
> >My concern would be the scarcity of listed service locations as opposed
> to
> >mercury?
> >
> >b.  Shaft - references to "long" but which.... 20?, 25?
> >
> >2.  PORTS
> >
> >first project is leaky forward opening ports.  I removed one last
> weekend,
> >and while researching replace vs repair, i see that the angle is too
> steep
> >for drained ports.  What about drilling a hole or two in the bottom, put
> in
> >a tube fitting and running tubing in back of the liner down to another
> >fitting that takes it back outside to drain?  Did anybody ever try that?
> >
> >appreciate any and all help....
> >
> >bob mellor
> >bethlehem, pa
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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