[Rhodes22-list] Reply for Bob Weber, Ed K.

[Robert J. Nickerson]

Bob and Ed.

Thanks for the info - I tracked Bob Truttman down through the Cape Dory 
Registry and emailed him.   As I have a good mooring, uncrowded and on the 
outside, reversing difficulty is not a deal breaker.  I assume "prop walk" 
is one of the major sources of the problem which sometimes can be 
ameliorated by prop selection.

I also have read with interest some of the discussion of electric propulsion 
for the R22.  I have been thinking of the possibilities that offers (even 
through hull?).  I no need to compete so speed is not an issue.

Bob
Robert J. Nickerson

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Weber" <ruba1811 at hotmail.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 2:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Reply for Robert J. Nickerson And Daniel Snyder


> Robert, there is a Cape Dory 25D in my marina, a good friend actually, 
> that retrofitted IMF.  He is getting older and that extended his single 
> handed sailing for seasons to come.  His only problem is the 25D will not 
> be coaxed into reversing anywhere near straight.  As is stands he walks 
> his boat out the slip and gives a shove in the intended direction and hops 
> (so to speak) aboard.  He may have information about the IMF refit (it was 
> done by previous owner) if you are interested in the "classic lines" which 
> I used to be a snob for untill I got the R-22.  Being able to Play 95% of 
> the season and with very low maintaince & repair has won me over.  It 
> kinda reminds me of a dingy with all the conviences of a cruiser.  Good 
> luck with your choice.
>
> Bob Weber
> Odyssey Sailing School