[Rhodes22-list] HELP! How about a debate on.. WAS: A GREAT
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3drecon at comcast.net
3drecon at comcast.net
Mon Nov 6 14:24:34 EST 2006
Elle,
Until I picked up the loaner from Edenton, I had not towed anything that large. The few things I towed in the military were usually smaller than the vehicle I was driving. The biggest concern I had was giving myself enough time to slow down, lane changing, especially in traffiic and most importantly, carefully considering parking lots to be sure I could get out of whatever I turned into. Otherwise, no problem.
Philip
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From: "L. Sailor" <watermusic38 at yahoo.com>
> Philip,
>
> The owner's manual rates the 4- Runner's max towing wt
> as 3500lbs. If I take it easy I think your're right.
>
> I've never towed anything that big...it'll be like the
> QE II back there !
>
> elle
>
>
> --- Philip <3drecon at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > I pull mine with a GMC 3500 Duromax Diesel. From
> > what I have read on the
> > list, you shouldn't have any problem.
> >
> > Philip
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On
> > Behalf Of L. Sailor
> > Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 9:31 PM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] HELP! How about a
> > debate on.. WAS: A GREAT
> > EmailList
> >
> > Hi, Mark,
> > Yes, when I'm sitting on the helm seat (mounted on
> > the
> > laz cover) I can reach the stern rail. I don't
> > remember, tho, how close I am to it....(Stan & crew
> > mounted a stern rail seat on the laz top to serve as
> > a
> > helm seat, as I was too low & couldn't see to steer
> > while sitting.....
> >
> > I don't think reaching back over the stern rail is
> > going to work, just from the sheer gymnastics of it,
> > if I'm trying to steer at the same time.
> >
> > elle
> >
> > --- mputnam1 at aol.com wrote:
> >
> > > Elle,
> > >
> > > No, what I have isn't considered a remote control
> > > because it's fixed to the end of the tiller ...
> > but
> > > here's a question: when you're sitting behind the
> > > wheel, are you able to reach behind you and touch
> > > the railing? If so, you'd be able to reach the
> > > tiller, because it stands upright just outside the
> > > railing. But I'm not sure how far your steering
> > > pedestal is from the lazarette ...
> > >
> > > - Mark
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: watermusic38 at yahoo.com
> > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > Sent: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 8:06 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] HELP! How about a
> > > debate on.. WAS: A GREAT Email List
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi, Mark,
> > >
> > > The problem lies in the fact that I do have the
> > > wheel..so I need to get the controls where I can
> > > reach
> > > them while steering.
> > >
> > > Is what you have considered a remote control?
> > >
> > > A fellow at the marina today mentioned that he
> > also
> > > has a Mercury which he really likes. They are one
> > > dealer that I will visit tomorrow...stay tuned...
> > >
> > > I just need a good primer on outboards....gonna
> > get
> > > it
> > > tomorrow....
> > >
> > > elle
> > > --- mputnam1 at aol.com wrote:
> > >
> > > > Elle,
> > > >
> > > > Sorry, I don't quite follow the problem either
> > ...
> > > I
> > > > have a Mercury 8hp with an extended shaft ...
> > the
> > > > forward/reverse/neutral control is a
> > > motorcycle-like
> > > > handle on the end of the tiller. I don't find
> > it
> > > > the easiest to operate (I find the
> > > > clockwise/counterclockwise rotation to be
> > > > counter-intuitive). And because of the Rhodes
> > > > engine mount (I have the non-electric version),
> > > the
> > > > engine tiller sticks straight up in the air and
> > is
> > > > unable to extend into the cockpit, but it is
> > still
> > > > accessible. The only time I have to lean down
> > to
> > > > the engine is to loosen the bar that allows the
> > > > engine to swing left and right freely ... but I
> > > > would imagine you'd have to do that with any
> > > engine.
> > > >
> > > > So perhaps you should consider the Mercury if
> > the
> > > > rotation of the controller on the end of the
> > > tiller
> > > > doesn't seem counter-intuitive to you. I
> > > certainly
> > > > don't have the engine access problems you are
> > > facing
> > > > with other engines.
> > > >
> > > > - Mark
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: DCLewis1 at aol.com
> > > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > > Sent: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 5:11 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] HELP! How about a
> > > > debate on.. WAS: A GREAT Email List
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hank,
> > > >
> > > > We have the motor lift and a remote (on the
> > > tiller,
> > > > but it could be mounted
> > > > elsewhere) and a Yamaha 9.9 OB. The Yamaha
> > remote
> > > > that Stan provides doesn't
> > > > interfere with lift. I'm not sure I understand
> > > > Elles problem, but there are
> > > > remotes that will work with the powered lift.
> > > >
> > > > Dave
> > > >
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