[Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22

Arthur H. Czerwonky czerwonky at earthlink.net
Wed Nov 22 18:31:34 EST 2006 

Slim,

Thanks!  The rear curtain splits in the middle and should be able to accomodate the tiller in most positions.  

Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Slim <salm at mn.rr.com>
>Sent: Nov 22, 2006 2:41 PM
>To: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
>
>Art,
>It looks very nice!  What did you finally decide to do with the tiller for
>the rear curtain?  
>Slim
>
>On 11/22/06 7:05 AM, "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>> Slim,
>> I have attached two - one with sides hardly visible because Bruce wanted a
>> room with sides and a second with screens 360 degrees.  Realistic at about
>> 30-35 minutes installation.  Came together with PTE very snug.  I made one for
>> the Annapolis show with red port side curtains, green starboard side curtains.
>> Isn't that the way it goes?
>> R,
>> Art
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Slim <salm at mn.rr.com>
>>> Sent: Nov 22, 2006 4:36 AM
>>> To: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
>>> 
>>> Art,
>>> 
>>> Do you have pictures of Bruce's boom room?
>>> 
>>> Slim
>>> 
>>> On 11/21/06 7:04 PM, "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Slim,
>>>> I guess we never made a big deal about it.  I can promise, there were alot
>>>> of
>>>> adjustments to find the ideal combo of features.  The 'learning curve' was
>>>> steep, even as already had most of the important things done early on.  I
>>>> agree on the utility - it enhances the experience and greatly expands the
>>>> recreation season for sailing, especially for cold weather sailors.  I also
>>>> learned how important it is for individual installation.  The trip to LI to
>>>> put Bruce's in, after the 4th, was thoroughly enjoyable.
>>>> Art
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Slim <salm at mn.rr.com>
>>>>> Sent: Nov 21, 2006 7:13 PM
>>>>> To: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
>>>>> 
>>>>> Art,
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm sorry if I stepped on your toes.  I know you've been working with Stan
>>>>> on a prototype but I guess I hadn't realized it had reached the status of
>>>>> "in production and available now."  I know you've worked hard on this and I
>>>>> didn't mean to snub your efforts--please pardon me.  A boom room on a R22
>>>>> is
>>>>> a wonderful thing.  It makes the 22 feet seem like 30.  But I gave Nan the
>>>>> same advice that was given to me when I first got my Rhodes and I asked the
>>>>> same questions.  It all worked out great for me!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Slim
>>>>> 
>>>>> On 11/21/06 5:15 PM, "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Slim,
>>>>>> Shame on you!  Unless Stan disagrees, there is a standard prototype Boom
>>>>>> Room
>>>>>> for the R22, and it is a nice one.  All the colors of the rainbow and easy
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> the 'chicks' to set up.
>>>>>> Art
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Slim <salm at mn.rr.com>
>>>>>>> Sent: Nov 21, 2006 5:23 PM
>>>>>>> To: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Nan,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Welcome to the Rhodes list.  The "must-haves" are pretty basic and the
>>>>>>> rest
>>>>>>> can be added later if you want.  Except the captain's seats--I don't put
>>>>>>> them in the must have category but you need to make that decision now
>>>>>>> since
>>>>>>> that determines what kind of stern pulpit to install.  Of course the
>>>>>>> usual
>>>>>>> must haves are an anchor, PFDs, a boat hook, tool kit, binoculars,
>>>>>>> flashlights, and other such equipment but you can pick those up as you
>>>>>>> go.
>>>>>>> Marine head, porta-potty or 5-gallon bucket?  All have their pros and
>>>>>>> cons--your call.  I think the IMF is a must have and therefore so is the
>>>>>>> mast crane.  A trailer is not a must have except that the R22's
>>>>>>> trailerability is one of its strong points and I recommend getting one so
>>>>>>> you can use the boat to its fullest.  It's also a good selling point
>>>>>>> if/when
>>>>>>> you sell the boat.  On the other hand, you have other R22 owners with
>>>>>>> trailers in your area and maybe you could work something out together.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> As for electronics, keep it as simple as you can.  A VHF radio is a must
>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>> case of emergency but that's all I have on my boat.  I have a compass
>>>>>>> mounted on a board that fits in the companionway but I rarely use it and
>>>>>>> it's usually stored away.  Unless you're planning on doing a lot of night
>>>>>>> navigation or sailing around in fog, you don't need it.  However, a
>>>>>>> simple
>>>>>>> hand-held (boy scout type) compass is a good, inexpensive accessory.  A
>>>>>>> depth finder is handy for anchoring so you know how much scope to let out
>>>>>>> but I use a simple sounding line for that.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Shelter--Pop-top-enclosure, bimini and the boom room?  I can't tell you
>>>>>>> how
>>>>>>> much I love the PTE.  Ours gets used a lot.  If you plan to do any
>>>>>>> overnights, I'd put this in the must have category.  I also have a large,
>>>>>>> splendid boom room that encloses the entire cockpit and cabin, but a
>>>>>>> standardized model has yet to be produced for the R22 so it's a custom
>>>>>>> job.
>>>>>>> Start with the PTE and think about a boom room later.  Since you're on
>>>>>>> LIS
>>>>>>> and not down in the sweltering heat of the south, you probably don't need
>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>> bimini but again, it can be added later if you want.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Good luck,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Slim
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On 11/21/06 9:55 AM, "Nan Bailey" <nan at npbailey.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I am in touch with Stan @ General Boats to purchase a recycled boat and
>>>>>>>> would be interested in hearing some feedback.  Are there any features
>>>>>>>> that are "must have"?  I thought I would want life-lines but Stan is
>>>>>>>> suggesting I reconsider.  I am assuming I will have a depth-finder and
>>>>>>>> compass put in...make sense?  Other thoughts?
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I am on the Long Island Sound and hope to use it for day sails and some
>>>>>>>> overnights with my 10/15 yr old children & friends.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Nan
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> <http://www.npbailey.com/>
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> <http://www.npbailey.com/>
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Nan P Bailey, MBA, CFP(r), AIF(r)
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 1875 Palmer Ave, Ste 206
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Larchmont, NY  10538
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> tel. 914.834.9105
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> fax 914.834.6376
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> www.npbailey.com <http://www.npbailey.com/>
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> nan at npbailey.com
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Securities and Advisory Services Offered Through Commonwealth Financial
>>>>>>>> Network; Member NASD/SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
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