[Rhodes22-list] More boat tinkering (was: Lift range of 7:1outboard mount)

[TN Rhodey]

You have been busy. I have a Micron Solar vent on the foredeck. It fit in 
the existing hole that provided access to anchor chain at the top fore end 
of v-birth. I never used this for rhode storage. It has worked well for 
seven years and has only leaked under extreme conditions and then only a 
little. I have taken some pretty large bow waves and I have not had a 
problem. I still keep the drawer in place to catch any water but it really 
stays dry. I had planned on adding a second fan but haven't had the need.

Wally


>From: John Lock <jlock at relevantarts.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] More boat tinkering (was: Lift range of 
>7:1outboard mount)
>Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:38:01 -0400
>
>At 08:41 PM 4/14/2007 -0400, Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> >John,
> >Think of it this way - most folks have difficulty finding a good
> >motor for 1 big one.  You got that plus an awesome boat and a
> >galvenized trailer, and a boatload of kooky friends and colleagues
> >for the same amount...
>
>Indeed, it was the bargain of the century and I'm not
>complaining.  Just can't resist the urge to tinker and improve :-)
>
>Already had the battery out and put some order into the wire nest in
>the battery box.  Considering whether there is room for a second
>Group 24 in there.
>
>Took out the 12v fridge to install an on/off switch.  It makes a
>significant buzz when running (already took that apart).  So, I
>needed a convenient way to turn it off when desired (like when
>sleeping).  May end up using it like a cooler instead... but it is
>nice to have cold ones at the dock without ice!
>
>I added a 4-plug receptacle for 12v power in the galley.  Don't have
>anything to plug in there yet, but I know a coffee maker is high on
>the list.  And, temporarily, the GPS plugs in there.
>
>I installed mounts for my handheld GPS and an old Humminbird fish
>finder on the starboard bulkhead.  The Humminbird helped me thru a
>narrow channel on Friday evening.  The transducer is still hanging
>off a length of PVC strapped to the boarding ladder for testing
>(thanks Mary Lou!)  May or may not get around to making something
>more permanent.
>
>FYI - the spreader lights DO work, contrary to my previous
>posting.  I think something was loose or disconnected in the battery
>box.  After straightening all that out, they worked fine.
>
>The main halyard block, at the base of the mast, has expired.  The
>plastic sheaves disintegrated from age and UV exposure.  A new one is
>on order and should make raising the main easier.  Likewise, the clam
>cleat for the jib furler.  It had very few "teeth" left.  That's why
>it popped out on me the other day.  The plastic ridges were worn
>smooth from use.
>
>Installed a tiller lock for the hiking stick, so I can let go of the
>tiller briefly to tend to other items.  It's just a socket that sets
>into the coaming and captures the ball-end of the hiking stick to
>hold the tiller in place.  I think I'll like that better than the
>"tiller tamer" type, which have lines running across the cockpit to
>either side.
>
>Now I'm considering whether to convert my single backstay, with its
>Y-split end, to full twin backstays.  Currently, the traveler sits
>pretty low in the cockpit,  about the same height as the stern
>rail.  It always seems to be in the way when I have to do anything
>with the motor or rudder.  Also, I can't lift the tiller up out of
>the way.  It's trapped between the traveler and backstays, which is
>annoying when I set up the table in the cockpit.
>
>Oh yeah, and I'm still considering replacement of the motor mount and
>re-installing the original front ports or something to aid
>ventilation.  I'm liking the idea of a Nicor solar fan mounted on the
>cabin top.  Wondering how good their rain exclusion is...
>
>Whew!
>
>John Lock
>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
>Lake Sinclair, GA
>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
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