[Rhodes22-list] Back :-) Batteries & Recommissioning

[TN Rhodey]

Michael. Would that be the Fort Monroe at Hampton VA? Jenny and I got 
married 23 years ago at the Chapel of Centurians located on Fort Monroe. 
Hampton Roads should provide some great sailing.

Welcome back!

Wally


>From: "Corley, Michael J COL TRADOC DCSPIL" <michael.corley at us.army.mil>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: "'rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Back :-)  Batteries & Recommissioning
>Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:12:19 -0400
>
>
>  I am a current Rhodes 22 owner and former member of the "list" just back
>from Germany.  Glad to see a lot of familiar names still active on the 
>list.
>My 99 Rhodes 22 has been in storage near Columbia, SC the last 4 yrs.  It 
>is
>currently in the water, sans mast & sails, at Old Point Comfort Marina, Ft.
>Monroe, VA. Just got the sails back from Sail Care and hopefully will mount
>& raise the mast next weekend.  Got a lot of good advice from the "list" as
>I put it in storage and hoping to get similar advice as I recommission her.
>
>   Came out of storage looking good!  Stored in a 3 sided RV shed under a
>large plastic tarp from a marine supply store.  Having a roof over it made
>all the difference.  So far all I have done is wash her and buy 2 new tires
>for the trailer.  Sent the sails to Sail Care for cleaning/refurbishment,
>but I probably did not need to do that.  Had my 2 cycle 9.9 hp Merc 
>serviced
>to the tune of $200.  Mechanic rebuilt the carburetor.
>   Got to buy a battery(s).  Originally had two batteries, thinking of just
>buying one now to power the lights and water pump and then 2nd battery next
>year.  Didn't we use to have a library or FAQ page?  Anything else I should
>be aware of as I recommission her?
>
>Michael Corley
>s/v Ranger
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