[Rhodes22-list] Eric Lord Admiral Nelson

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Eric:

Your boat is a standard rig rhodes 22.  In the early 1980's, Commodore Stan
Spitzer invented an Inner Mast Furling system.  About 2/3's of the
corresponding members of this forum have the IMF as compared with your
standard rig.  So when asking questions, keep that thought in mind.

When sewing sails, the thread that you use is important.  Just any thread
will not last because of UV (ultra violet light).  You may want to look at
this site: 
http://www.gore.com/en_xx/products/fibers/sewing/gore_tenara_sewing_thread.html

As to finding Rhodies in the Pacific Northwest use the site that I posted to
you:
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2008-August/053291.html

And ask specific question in the subject line to those individuals.  Keeping
in mind that some members of this forum only read the post when a bug bites
them.  Such as:  Chris G where are you?

Also, fully explore the main page of this forum.  Many hot keys will take to
all kinds of information.  Learn how to search the archives. 

Now the most important thing, while many posts seem irrelevant, that is
because of overwelming number of Liberals on this forum.  There are many who
worship the Green God Gore and the Messiah.  See attachment:
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Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA

 


 

Eric Nelson-7 wrote:
> 
> My wife and I started sailing in American Lake for the first weekend. Even
> with no sailing experience I found that American lake was somewhat
> confined
> for my spirited little Rhodes. Add to the fact that there is a plethora of
> Power Boats and PWC's that have no concept that a sailboat can't just
> power
> down, or make any arbitrary turn and keep on going. Well at least I sure
> couldn't. Since then We've been launching out of Solo point just South
> East
> of Kentron Island's southern tip and sailing North. There is no Launching,
> of course there is no dock either, so launching the Rhodes is a little
> tricky. Each trip has been an adventure and filled with many instances of
> "Oh! so that's how that works" or "Hey! That's what that is for!" I have
> only been on the water for about a month now and mostly on the weekends.
> 
> I suppose this is as good of an opportunity as any to fully introduce my
> family and my sailboat "What Next". So Here goes.
> 
> Hi! as you all know my name is Eric, my wife is Kim and I have three
> children Kayla, Kari, and Liam. My oldest unfortunately is has little
> interest in sailing, but my wife, middle daughter, and son tolerate it
> with
> some interest. I happened across an add on Craigslist for a '78 Rhodes 22
> for $2500 that needed a little work. I figured what the heck, I've always
> wanted a boat and fuel prices are absurd for running a powerboat. She was
> in
> actually rather nice condition for her age so off I went. Since buying her
> I've completely ripped out all the wiring, and relocated the power panel,
> and will be doing it again as I have found that I have had some serious
> misconceptions about corrosion control and affects of wiring on the
> compass.
> Other electrical items touched were the marine radio (Bad LCD display
> replaced with an LED display), a new mast mounted antenna, new bilge pumps
> and switches, Dual battery connections (But still need a battery selector
> switch and high current breaker). The mainsail and Genoa had to be resewn,
> and my poor little yard sale JC Penny sewing machine was barely up to the
> task but got it done none the less. After a couple weekends sailing I
> found
> the mainsail would not take a good shape and after doing a little research
> had found that my bolt rope had shrunk almost 2 feet. So I replaced that
> and
> did some structural upgrades to the tack head and clew while I was at it.
> All told I went from getting about 5.* knot max to reaching about 6.* on a
> good wind and Saturday out by Shilshole Bay We were holding about 7.4 -
> 7.6 knots water speed. We haven't had to many bad problems so far, just a
> jammed keel which was fixed with a quick little swim, and a trashed roller
> furling due to some miscommunication while lowering the mast. Hood Yacht
> Systems though still carried parts and we were able to salvage it and get
> the roller furling back into service. During a quick haul out at 3:00 in
> the
> morning just before a lightning storm hit I did manage to fracture my
> wheel
> studs leading to a complete tire loss, oops! All this though becomes
> little
> lessons learned and in the long run will make me a better sailor.
> 
> Oh and about the name, it was not intended to be something disparaging. It
> was inadvertently named by my wife, from her reaction when I told her I
> had
> bought something new. I like to think of "What Next" as being ready to go
> and looking forward to new adventures, but most seasoned sailor's I have
> ran
> into say it is a very appropriate name for a sailboat or any boat. (What
> ever that means. ;)  )
> 
> As for sailing in the Puget Sound Next Wednesday I am looking at launching
> from Point Defiance or maybe another port further up and closer to Seattle
> And do a an overnighter or two. I would love to meet up with other Rhodes
> owners in the area and really see how you have made things work on your
> boat
> as I am sure I have a few things done COMPLETELY wrong. Hey! Why can't a
> ratchet strap work as a boom vang? ;)
> 
> Well Everyone Take care and will be sending pictures later today if anyone
> is interested.
> 
> Eric.
> S/V "What Next"
> 1978 Rhodes 22 Continental
> 
> On 8/24/08, Steve <stevej78 at comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> Eric,
>>
>> Good morning,
>>
>> I'm in Bellevue WA. and sail in Lake Washington.  David Bradley in
>> Seattle
>> keeps his Rhodes 22 in Lake Union.  David's email is dwbrad at gmail.com. If
>> you would like to contact him.
>>
>> Are you sailing in the Puget Sound?  I haven't ventured out into the
>> Sound
>> yet.  One of my goals is to sail over to Kingston one of these days.  I
>> would like to get together and see your Rhodes.  Fort Lewis area is only
>> 45
>> minutes from our home in Bellevue.  Please give me a call on my cell
>> (206-300-3272) when you have a chance.  I'm going to try to go out
>> sailing
>> this morning if there is some wind on Lake Washington.
>>
>> Steve Jacobs
>>
>> Bellevue WA.
>>
>> 206-300-3272
>>
>>
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