[Rhodes22-list] Outboard Engine Long Shaft or Extra Long

[Caesar Paul]

Hi Leland,
I am inclined to go for the 20'' shaft, but thought I should I should sound out  you guys first.
Thanks man.
Caesar


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From: Leland <LKUHN at cnmc.org>
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 1:35:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] 'bout time!


Caesar,

Regarding the outboard lock, don't get the one that locks over the motor
clamps.  It will hit the lift when raising the motor.  If you're in a
relatively secure slip, I wouldn't even bother with a lock.  Most locks
don't hold up well to the weather corrosion.  Your motor may be more likely
to be stolen if you go bow first into your slip rather than backing in. 
Apparently thieves will steal it by sea instead of land.  I tie a sturdy
line from the motor to the port stern eye, just in case the sucker falls
off.

As for a 20" shaft, my 25" drags in the water a little when I'm on a
starboard tack.  A 20" is probably long enough.  Stan just recylced a
friend's boat, and her 9.9 Yamaha longshaft now tilts when it's fully
raised.  Might want to give him a call to see if yours does the same thing.

Good luck!

Lee
1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
Kent Island, MD



Caesarsailor wrote:
> 
> Ed, et al
>  I had some problems sending this email.  The problem was on my end. 
>  
> We did 1-77; my navigator found it to be simpler, and on that first leg we
> overnighted in Paulson Kentucky.
> Question : I am about to purchase a motor, and believe the 20" long shaft
> to be a good fit; but are there any compelling reason for the extra-long
> shaft (25") on a Rhodes ?
> Caesar
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net>
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 6:26:34 AM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] 'bout time!
> 
> 
> Caesar:
> 
> I was wondering if I had to locate St. Bernard's...
> 
> One comment seldom found is a safety/security cable for your motor.  Even
> if
> you leave boat at house with motor on have security cable attached to it
> and
> boat.  Over the years motor mounts have broken, so it would be possible to
> loose a motor in deep water.
> 
> Contratulations on completed journey...
> 
> Did you go up I-77 in North Carolina - Virginia.  How about Donner pass?  
> 
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
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> Caesarsailor wrote:
>> 
>> Dave, Ed, Rob, & List,
>>  
>>     After six days of driving approximately 500 miles a day, I am safely
>> home with my Rhodes.  I left the Plant on Wednesday and arrived home on
>> Monday 12th at 2:30 pm.
>>  
>> This might be stale news to you, but I got a lot of "thumbs up" along the
>> way.  It appears as though everybody loves my boat.  I am not sure I can
>> handle all this attention, and people lining up for a sail.
>>  
>> Anyway, thanks to all of you who helped me in the process of acquiring
>> the
>> Rhodes 22.
>>     
>>     Now that I will be sailing the Rhodes for the first time, please
>> expect a different set of questions.  Boat and trailer have been
>> registered in WA.  I am working on mooring lines, anchor rode, Fenders
>> and
>> motor, safety package, etc., before my maiden launch.  I will let you
>> know
>> how it goes.  
>> Caesar
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