[Rhodes22-list] "new" rhodes owner

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Mary Lou,
Can you change vent flow direction?  Would two versus one be helpful.  Oh, to be able to keep a moisture free cabin.  
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Mary Lou Troy <mltroy at verizon.net>
>Sent: Jun 15, 2006 9:56 PM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] "new" rhodes owner
>
>Dave,
>We installed a Nicro solar vent in foredeck vent shortly after we got 
>Fretless. That was in 1998 or 1999. It's still running, still moving air. 
>It got a little noisy last year so we took it out and took it apart, put it 
>back together and it's quiet again. In years we've had a dark tarp on the 
>boat in the winter the battery runs down without any light to recharge but 
>it starts right up again when it gets light. It doesn't move a lot of air 
>but it does keep something moving and, I think, contributes to a drier boat.
>
>Mary Lou
>
>At 05:24 PM 6/15/2006 -0700, you wrote:
>>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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