[Rhodes22-list] Carmen launches at Grass Island

[Bill Effros]

Andrew,

Our boats are the easiest in the world to look at--they are still 
sitting in the yard at Greenwich Point.  Bruce and I have become so laid 
back...as Bruce mentioned to me today, we like to think of ourselves as 
"mature".

Who set up the mooring ball, etc.?  I thought mine was wrong, too, when 
I first got it, but it was right.  Single handed mooring all summer 
long.  Try not to miss a single attempt whether motoring or sailing.  It 
can be done from the captain's chair.  Elegant when it works.  You look 
like you actually know what you're doing.

Keep us posted on Elton's comings and goings.  He's like a sea sprite, 
and it's lucky to see him whenever possible.

Bill Effros

andrew collins wrote:
> All -
>
> Thanks for the support everyone, and yes, there is a message in how 
> quickly
> an R22 launches. The kibbitzers barely made it to the ramp before it 
> was all
> over.
>
> The boat is moored at Grass Island, about 50 yards south of the point, 
> the
> mooring is the closest one, i.e. most northerly of the mooring field.
>
> Bill & Bruce -  I would like to invite you out on the boat to let your
> experienced eyes look it over and maybe have a quick sail. Would you 
> let me
> see how yours are set up? The mooring ball and pendant/pick-up stick
> arrangement installed by the marine contractor don't seem right to me. We
> can arrange off-list.
>
> FYI Elton is passing through Stamford & Greenwich to pick up a boat and
> exchange some cushions on Friday or Saturday
>
> Andrew
>
>
>
> On 5/16/06, Bill Effros <bill at effros.com> wrote:
>>
>> Andrew,
>>
>> Congratulations!
>>
>> Are you moored at Grass Island, or at Greenwich Point?
>>
>> I was down at Greenwich Point yesterday and saw Dave's boat, but I
>> didn't know to look for yours.
>>
>> Let us know where you are, and we'll come by to visit.
>>
>> Bill Effros
>>
>> andrew collins wrote:
>> > Hi gang -
>> >
>> > Elton delivered our blue hulled '86 recycled R22, to be christened
>> > Carmen. We launched and she's moored off the point looking stately and
>> > elegant. A photo will go up on the frapper site as soon as I can 
>> get one
>> > that does her justice. The whole set-up procedure was routine under
>> > Elton's
>> > guidance. He directed while I labored.
>> > The hydraulic trailer operator in the yard got nervous when we
>> approached
>> > the ramp as he had 7 keel boats to get into the water last Saturday.
>> > Elton
>> > had him timed at a 15 minute interval per boat minimum, so we were in
>> and
>> > gone before he even had the next boat on his trailer. There is nothing
>> > like
>> > experience and good design.
>> > The one item that stands out during the set-up is the mast hoist 
>> system,
>> > which makes it possible to set up the mast and rigging solo, with no
>> > worries, no hand tools and no hurry. Anyone in the Greenwich area who
>> > needs
>> > a hand and a hoist for mast raising should call me after procuring the
>> > required six pack, rum also acccepted. Ditto at the end of the season.
>> >
>> > The used 6 HP Mercury two-stroke ran well during the launch, and I
>> > hope it
>> > treats me well.
>> > The whole thing was painless except for the normal aches associated
>> > with two
>> > guys who are stiffer than they once were. I enjoyed the whole thing.
>> >
>> > Thank you Stan and Elton.
>> >
>> > Andrew
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