[Rhodes22-list] Door choices & wish list

Tue Dec 16 23:19:06 EST 2008

Al,

Great description and now it makes sense to me.

Thanks,

Hank

On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 9:05 PM, Alan Robertson <bigal_61 at msn.com> wrote:

> Bob,
>  If your boat and cabin hatch is set up like the rest of ours, lay the
> hatch FLAT on the deck floor with the hinge lengthwise to the boat, i.e.
> fore and aft.
>
>  You will notice that the hinge does not divide the hatch equally through
> the middle; there is a short "half" and a longer "half" with the width of
> the hatch being the same.
> With the hatch still flat, if the short part is not facing the port side,
> turn the whole hatch around 180 degrees so it does. Make sure the length
> side of the hatch is right up against the cabin bulkhead.
> Start sliding the hatch, still flat, underneath the port seat towards the
> side of the boast.
> Just before it hits the side, reach in and start tipping up the short side
> of the hatch cover so it fits in a space in back of the side of the seat and
> will extend upwards all the way to where it meets the gunwale where the jib
> track is mounted..
> If done correctly you should wind up with the short "half "of the hatch
> cover fitted underneath and behind the seat, sticking upwards  and making a
> right angle at the point of the hinge with the wide "half" of the hatch
> underneath the seat - it just fits and the slightly raised corregated part
> of the deck sole holds it in place.
>
> By the way, if you have a lock hasp on the outside of your hatch, be sure
> it is facing upwards as you slide the hatch under the seat or it will
> scratch and chip your gel coat.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Al Robertson - Delmar NY
>
>
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Bob Keller<mailto:r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com>
>  To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>  Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 6:55 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Door choices & wish list
>
>
>
>  Rumster,
>  I have also tried to store the hatch this way but I obviously do not know
> what you guys are talking about.  I really need a better place than the
> lazarette b/c on a cruise it is usually full.  Can you explain it better to
> me, like I'm a dumb ass?
>
>  What do you mean by putting the short side up?  Is it folded when you
> shove it under the seat?  Are the hinges up or down?  Is it forward of the
> coaming compartment - as far forward as possible?  Where is this mysterious
> slot that supposedly hold it in place?  HELP.  I can't figure this one out
> and everytime I hear another description it seems to be different than the
> previous one.  Do I need a decoder ring from GB?  Maybe I need in-boat
> service and a bottle or two of rum?
>  bk
>
>
>  > From: R22RumRunner at aol.com<mailto:R22RumRunner at aol.com>> Date: Tue, 16
> Dec 2008 15:09:03 -0500> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Door choices &
> wish list> > Bill and all,> Storing the companionway door is easy. Once
> removed simply put the short > side up and store it under the port seat. It
> fits perfectly in the groove and > won't slide around, even under extreme
> conditions.> > Rummy> > > In a message dated 12/16/2008 11:32:52 A.M.
> Eastern Standard Time, > bill at effros.com<mailto:bill at effros.com> writes:>
> > Lee,> > Our boats are set up slightly differently. I've tried most of the
> > suggestions that have come through the list. Ultimately, the problem is >
> that all of the things that make it a good companionway cover work > against
> it everywhere else. I keep it flat, folded on the bow port > cushion when I
> have people aboard. I've made a space for it there, and > the cushion keeps
> it from getting scratched. When!
>  I sail single-handed > I put it on the settee cushion because I'm too lazy
> to take the ex!
>   tra > steps to stow it forward.> > Bill Effros> > > > Leland wrote:> >
> Bill,> >> > I lay it flat (folded) under the cockpit seat on the port side
> between the> > gas tank and bulkhead. It barely fits and someone could catch
> a toe on > its> > sharp edge, but it's an easy place for storage. So far no
> one has hurt> > themselves on it. It's never moved no matter how much the
> boat has heeled.> >> > This sounds like a better idea. I just need to clean
> out the space before > I> > give it a try:> >> > "Dave, We have a two piece
> companionway cover, hinged in the center. > > When folded> > together I
> slide it next to the refrigerator-ice box in the cabin > (starboard> >
> side). There is a piece of wood trim at the bottom of the companionway> >
> door,> > tilt the folded door up and it fits behind the wood trim very
> secure. If > you> > boat is set up the same as ours this will work for you.
> Good Luck. Jim J"> >> > Lee> >> >> >> > Bill Effros wrote:> > > >> VERY
> good, Lee> >>> >> Bill Ef!
>  fr!
>   os> >>> >> PS -- I've always had the black companionway cover and it h
>  as been so > >> maintenance free it is just another thing I take for
> granted. Stowage > >> remains an issue, however, and I am still not
> satisfied with where I put > >> it (on the settee). It is large and heavy
> for my small wife to handle, > >> one of the few objects on board that is
> out of scale for her.> >>> >>> >>> >> KUHN, LELAND wrote:> >> > >>> ...and
> shiny, firm, quiet, can bend over backwards and then hold a beer> >>> if
> supported with a pole.> >>>> >>> I think most people would agree that the
> black door looks better. It> >>> does require frequent cleaning, but nothing
> more than a quick wipe-down.> >>>> >>> Lee> >>> 1886 Rhodes22 At Ease> >>>
> Kent Island, MD> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> -----Original Message-----> >>> From:
> ben [mailto:benonvelvetelvis at theskinnyonbenny.com] > >>> Sent: Monday,
> December 15, 2008 12:51 PM> >>> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'> >>> Subject:
> Re: [Rhodes22-list] Door choices & wish list> >>>> >>> I like my cabin doors
> like I like my women....Sexy !
>  an!
>   d black.> >>>> >>> Ben S.> >>>> >>> -----Original Message-----> >>> From:
> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org<mailto:
> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org>> >>> [mailto:
> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of> >>> R22RumRunner at aol.com
> <mailto:R22RumRunner at aol.com>> >>> Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 11:19>
> >>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>> >>>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Door choices & wish list> >>>> >>> Rod,> >>>
> The black is sexy looking. White is very plain.> >>> > >>> Rummy> >>> > >>>
> > >>> In a message dated 12/15/2008 12:10:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, >
> >>> ellner at pressenter.com<mailto:ellner at pressenter.com> writes:> >>>> >>>
> hello> >>> > >>> > >>>> To those of you with a White or black cabin door.>
> >>>> > >>>> > >>> We are considering a different door on the cabin. We have
> the wood > >>> grained one and like it a lot. I see a black one and a white
> one. Any > >>> one have the pros and con opinion?> >>>> >>>> >>> Thanks !
>  Rod> >>>> >>>> >>> > >>> > >>>> Hi Rod,> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> At 09:18 PM
> 12/14/2008, you wrote:> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> > >>>> > >>>>> Is the Bimini!
>    a good addition to the boat? And, does it store> >>>>> easily? Does i
>  t fold forward and to the stern?> >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> >>>>
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