Opening ports (was RE: [Rhodes22-list] New Guy Bill D.)

Sun Oct 29 11:06:10 EST 2006

Regarding ventilation, I also replaced the plastic hawse pipe/dorade on the
bow with a solar powered mushroom vent fan.   

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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Jim Connolly
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 11:03 AM
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Subject: Opening ports (was RE: [Rhodes22-list] New Guy Bill D.)

I have opening ports in the cabin front.  When it rains, they hold water
(some even with the canvas snap-on covers).  If you don't swab them out
before opening, they can empty into the cabin (on the v-berth).  Looks to me
like the reason they hold water is the little drain slots aren't steep
enough for the slope of the cabin front.  Mine don't leak with them dogged
shut.  

Having said that, I value the ventilation they provide.  I have no top
hatches on my boat.  I sail in New England so may need less ventilation than
some.

I have no experience with the side opening ports, but since the cabin sides
are more vertical, it seems to me that they would drain better there than on
the front.

Jim Connolly
s/v Inisheer
'85 recycled '03

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Philip
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 10:36 AM
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] New Guy Bill D.

Bill D and Ed,

    Ed, you're right, I am a rookie.  I am basing my comment on the opening
ports on Sir Stan's advice and the reason (He said) he changed to
non-opening ports; they leak.  If leaking is not an issue (those on the
loaner boat I have right now don't seem to be but I haven't had it that
long) then I would ask Stan again for opening hatches.  Overhead hatches may
leak, but Stan didn't advise against them and He never said they leak
     As for the head, we had discussions not long ago about various heads
and it probably has more to do with where and on what body of water your
boat will reside as well as how long you would stay on it, regulations
(check the archives).  Some of the guys had some interesting information as
to the EPA laws for lakes in some states and inland waterways.  I have a
porta-pottie and don't like it.  Some of the folks on the list seem to like
it fine.

Philip

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 -----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]  On Behalf Of Tootle
Sent:	Sunday, October 29, 2006 7:23 AM
To:	rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject:	[Rhodes22-list] New Guy Bill D.

Bill D.

     Welcome to the Rhodes List.

     When you see the name Bill you have to look to see if it is Bill E or
Bill W or Bill D.  Do not be offened by the diatribe of the left wingers on
this list.  Just say, the list is working.

     It is safe to disregard Philip's statement about opening ports just
because of a few drops of water.  Just ask Stan to make you snap on covers.
The covers will keep out most of the rain.  What is left is insignificant or
can be simply wiped with a towel before you open them.  And keep in mind
that Philip is still a rookie.

      Again, welcome to the center of all knowledge, boat and otherwise.
We have several resident gurus on alcolhic beverages and songs to go with
them.

Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA
http://familyoutdoors.com/pages/bigwater.htm  (direct URL for you to check
out)

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