[Rhodes22-list] Phillip's Loaner

[3drecon at comcast.net]

I should have mentioned that the rubbing on the gunwhale is not a problem except for the incessant squeeking.  I have to replace the bolt.  I also should have said ". . . advice from Stan".

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From: 3drecon at comcast.net 

> joe/hadz. 
> 
> I am doing the best I can. I try my best to avoid "bumper boats" and dock 
> damage. I think it will require some paint. The porta-potty is not empty and 
> we haven't used it, ahhem. Stan said I could throw it away, but I think I will 
> take it out and clean it. The boat does sail nicely. I have to fix the piece 
> that attaches to the boom and slides the mainsail in and out. I also had to 
> restep the mast (with a little advise from Stan). So far, so good. I think 
> the rudder is missing a bolt so the handle rubs on the gunwhale. Other than 
> some wear and tear, it is pretty nice. There are no hatches forward which is 
> one reason we haven't used the porta-potty. 
> 
> Philip 
> 
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: Joseph Hadzima 
> 
> > hello Phillip: 
> > 
> > Take good care of that loaner! It may be mine next year, 
> > providing the guy we sold our flower shop to doesn't drive 
> > the business into the ground & stop paying us. 
> > 
> > joe/hadz. 
> > 
> > 
> > --- 3drecon at comcast.net wrote: 
> > 
> > > Bill, 
> > > 
> > > Although I don't have any experience with the Jabsco 
> > > I get the same impression you express about it. I also 
> > > agree about carrying and cleaning the porta-potty. When 
> > > you say you flush the tank with tap-water, do you mean 
> > > the holding tank? Do you pump out at the marina? By the 
> > > way, at which marina are you located (my wife is from 
> > > Darien and my brother works CT Parks Enforcement along 
> > > the sound). 
> > > 
> > > I liked the opening ports from the first time I saw 
> > > them but Stan said he changed them due to problems. 
> > > Everyone on the list who has them so far has said they 
> > > are not a problem. Frankly, I would like to have them. 
> > > We ordered a new boat due in next year. Meanwhile we 
> > > have a loaner in fair condition with the opening ports. 
> > > I haven't opened them due to the leak fears and they 
> > > haven't, so far, leaked. The screens need replacing. 
> > > Now I am inclined to ask Stan for opening ports if he can 
> > > do it. 
> > > 
> > > Thanks, 
> > > Philip 
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