[Rhodes22-list] Carmen launches at Grass Island

[andrew collins]

Dave - I am already plotting when to make my escape on Sat and Sun, but
haven't quite firmed it up. Will let you know, and if you want a crew
member, let me know, I'll go if I can work it in. Happy sailing.

Andrew



On 5/17/06, David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Andrew, congratulations.  Look forward to seeing you out there.  I sailed
> on
> Sunday in a stiff but cold north wind -- hopefully it will be a little
> milder this weekend.  Let me know if you're going out.
>
> Dave B
>
>
> On 5/16/06, andrew collins <engineerpac at gmail.com> 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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-- 
Andrew