[Rhodes22-list] Bimini and wish list

[Bill Effros]

Rod,

Bimini: Don't know.

Rudder:  Don't know.

Motor lift -- Great thing taken for granted by most of us -- but when 
other sailors come on board and see it work they want one for their own 
boats.

Batteries -- One is all you used to need.  I have 2 and a battery 
monitor.  I never needed more than one in the past.  But the salt has 
degraded my motor's reliability, and I am planning to experiment with 
electric motors next summer.  For this purpose I am happy to have 2 
batteries on board.  I also will be carrying a small Honda Generator, 
which may turn out to be more important than a second battery -- we'll 
see.  Also I will replace my solar cells (which lost a recent battle 
with Ospreys) and which easily kept my batteries charged all year long.

When you put an electric motor on the motor lift, it puts a smile on 
your face every time you use it.

Bill Effros



KUHN, LELAND wrote:
> Rod,
>
> Bimini:  Seemed like a good idea when I bought it.  I've never needed it
> and have rarely used it.  It lays nicely on the poptop and I brace it
> perpendicular up under the boom when going forward, so it's not too much
> of a hassle.  I guess I'd get it again--still seems like a good idea.
>
> General Boats' website still says something about a dual-rudder option
> in the future.  The future is not yet here.
>
> You'll want the 6:1 motor lift.  
>
> I have two batteries but its overkill for me.  I don't use much juice.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Lee
> 1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
> Kent Island, MD
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ellner [mailto:ellner at pressenter.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 9:18 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Bimini and wish list
>
>
> To those of you with a bimini,
>
> We are adding a few things to our boat at General  Boats. It is
> beautiful country in that area and between.
>
> Is the Bimini a good addition to the boat? And, does it store easily?
> Does it fold forward and to the stern?
>
> What is the rudder upgrade?
>
> How about the 6:1 motor lift?
>
> Two batteries,  good Idea?
>
> It is going to be a long winter anticipating spring.
>
> Thanks,
> Rod Ellner
> Toy Blew
>
>
>
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