[Rhodes22-list] in praise of Mt. Gay
Hank
hnw555 at gmail.com
Wed Sep 24 16:26:13 EDT 2008
I've been a long time rum drinker and I have tried Rummy's Mt. Gay. It's
not bad, but my favorite is Bacardi 1873 Solera. The only similarities it
has to the rest of Bacardi's rum is the logo. It is a wonderful, very
smooth darker rum. It makes a GREAT Cuba Libre' (rum & coke with lime). It
can be hard to fine but it is worth it when you do.
Hank
On 9/24/08, ben <benonvelvetelvis at theskinnyonbenny.com> wrote:
>
> Lee,
>
> I too learned of Mt. Gay on this list. I used to think that I didn't like
> rum, but come to find out, the shit I was trying (Bicardi, mostly) isn't
> real rum. Even the Puerto Ricans have another brand that they prefer. I
> occasionally buy another high-end brand, and when I do, I like to try a
> side-by-side taste test. Mt. Gay hasn't lost yet.
>
> I did have a really expensive rum whose name I don't remember at a good
> restaurant in New Orleans, and that stuff might have been better. I need
> to
> go back and get the name of that one. It wasn't something I had ever seen
> at the liquor store.
>
> No shame in mixing in a little coke. Mt. Gay is fine on the rocks, but
> it's
> hard to navigate back home when you're passed out in the cabin.
>
>
>
>
> Ben
> R22 Velvet Elvis
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of KUHN, LELAND
> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 12:29 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Now whisker pole recommendation and
> adjustments.
>
> Rummy,
>
> Since the extension portion is only 6 feet long and one of the positions
> is fully extended, I was thinking of putting 2 big marks at the 2 and 4
> foot lengths just to start out. I can then add different size/shape
> marks later once I figure out what I'm doing.
>
> I thought about using different attachment points (like the bimini latch
> and rear shroud) but I didn't want to get too confused based on your
> last recommendation, Mt. Gay.
>
> I actually never heard of Mt. Gay rum before you mentioned it on this
> list. Had no idea it was so big in the sailing community. I'm no rum
> expert and haven't tried any other top-shelf rums, but Mt. Gay sure
> beats Bacardi and Captain Morgan. A rum purist would protest, but I
> drink it with Coke Zero and pretend like I'm on a diet. I haven't lost
> any weight yet but I'll keep drinking it until I do.
>
> Lee
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: R22RumRunner at aol.com [mailto:R22RumRunner at aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 11:38 AM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Now whisker pole recommendation and
> adjustments.
>
> Lee,
>
> After using the whisker pole a couple of times you will find that there
> are
> roughly three lengths on the extension that you will use. I took a
> permanent
> marker and placed lines on the pole so I know how far to extend the pole
> for
> the angle I'm sailing at. You can also adjust the length of the pole by
> using
> different attachment points. I've also found over the years that Mt. Gay
> rum
> is a wonderful lubricant. Hope this helps.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 9/24/2008 9:26:02 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> R22RumRunner at aol.com writes:
>
> Lee,
> You have the right idea. Never try to do anything to difficult on the
> Rhodes
> unless you have had sufficient lubricant to ease the brain pain. What
> works
> well for one sailor won't necessarily work for another. Trial and
> error my
> friend.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 9/24/2008 9:12:26 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> LKUHN at cnmc.org writes:
>
>
> Rummy, Mary Lou and other whisker users:
>
> I went out and bought Rummy's recommended pole. If I break it I might
> consider a better pole, but I'm much more likely to lose it overboard.
> I
> like Rummy's idea of hooking it to a shroud instead of the mast. I'm
> a
> little concerned about damaging the shroud, but if Rummy's extreme
> bury-the-bow sailing doesn't break anything, I doubt that my light
> wind runs
> will.
>
> I'll probably figure this out through trial and error, but it's easier
> and
> safer to ask you experts. If I'm singlehandling in light winds on a
> run and
> want to attach the whisker pole to the 175% Genoa, do I lengthen the
> pole to
> the desired size; then pull the Genoa clew back to the cockpit; then
> insert
> the pole into the clew; then try to keep tension on the pole and sail
> while
> I slowly release the sheet while walking the clamp end of the pole to
> the
> shroud?
>
> Even in light winds with the tiller locked, this seems a little
> awkward in
> my mind. An alternative would be to set the sail and try to hit the
> hole
> with the pole from 12 feet away. I don't think I could do that sober.
>
> Any advice on anything related to my new toy would be helpful.
> Thanks!
>
> Lee
>
>
>
> R22RumRunner wrote:
> >
> > Lee,
> > Captain Keller and I both use the Forespar small twist lock pole
> that
> goes
>
> > from 6 to 12 feet. It has a snap lock on one end (boat end) and a
> spike on
> > the
> > sail end. It is relatively inexpensive so if you lose it overboard
> or
> > happen
> > to break it the pain of replacing it won't be so great.
> > Forespar part # 406000
> > WM part # 111179
> > Back when I bought mine they were around $125.00. Now they are
> closer to
>
> > $150.00, but it really is a worthwhile expenditure. Everyone knows I
> don't
> > go
> > for the gadgets because they either break or are in the way, but
> this is
> > one
> > piece of hardware I use a lot. It will store nicely in the storage
> > compartments
> > on either side of the V berth.
> > I placed a hook on the front of the mast, but have never used it. I
> > usually
> > attach it to a lower part of a shroud which is more easily
> accessible from
> > the
> > cockpit when under sail. I find it to be fun to experiment with.
> It
> > really
> > stretches out the 175 and makes it an awesome sight going wing on
> wing.
> > Try
> > that in 10 mile an hour winds and you will understand what extreme
> > sailing is
> > all about. I have actually buried the bow before I was able to
> release
> > everything and turn upwind. Washed the decks clean and even cleaned
> the
> > carpet in
> > the cabin. :)
> >
> > Rummy
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 9/22/2008 1:39:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > LKUHN at cnmc.org writes:
> >
> > Rummy,
> >
> > Last week I sent an email to Stan for some parts. I also asked him
> if
> he
> > had a used whisker pole lying around.
> >
> > Assuming he doesn't have an old one, do you have any
> recommendations on
> > what
> > pole works well with the Rhodes?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Lee
> >
> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: R22RumRunner at aol.com [mailto:R22RumRunner at aol.com]
> > Sent: Mon 9/22/2008 11:33 AM
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Pointing Problem
> >
> >
> >
> > Lee,
> > With a whisker pole you could have left the full 175 genny out and
> really
> > had a ride going wing on wing.
> >
> > Rummy
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 9/22/2008 11:08:26 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > LKUHN at cnmc.org writes:
> >
> > Paul,
> >
> > Don't know if this helps but on Saturday I went out single-handed
> with
> > the
> > winds very consistent at about 10 to 10.5 knots.
> >
> > Board down, traveler centered, full main, poptop up, sheets
> between
> > inner
> > and outer shrouds across the deck, Genoa furled just past the
> outer
> > shroud
> > to
> > about 115%. Tiller locked in the center. Heel between 10 and 15
> > degrees.
> > Body weight mostly on windward seat. Chop was only a little more
> than
> a
> > foot.
> > Speed was consistent at just above 4 knots. Tacked and after
> recovery
> > there
> > was a 90 degree difference on the compass, which would be exactly
> 45
> > degrees
> > into the wind. By that calculation I could have been doing 40
> degrees
> > on
> > one tack and 50 degrees on the other but it's doubtful. Heel was
> > slightly
> > more
> > on the starboard tack due to the weight of the motor.
> >
> > I was a little surprised that the boat would do that well with
> the
> > poptop
> > up, boom up, and without the sheets being ran across the poptop
> between
> > the
> > mast and inner shroud. I still believe that in the right
> conditions
> the
> > boat
> > will do better than 40 degrees, although I don't know how much
> speed
> > would
> > be
> > lost.
> >
> > Decided to complete the triangle and& sail back to the marina
> entrance
> on
> > a
> > run with the wind and waves directly behind me. Furled in the
> Genoa
> and
> > released the boom so it was just touching the shrouds. The
> loose-footed
> > main was
> > still pulled flat tight and the inner shroud protruded into the
> sail.
> > Not
> > exactly optimal sail shape for the point-of-sail. Pulled up the
>
> > centerboard.
> > Speed was about 5 knots, but I think the waves helped a lot.
> Sailing
> > with
> > just the main is certainly an easy means of sailing with the
> wind.
> > Tiller
> > again was locked to the center and my weight was balanced in the
> center
> > of
> > the
> > boat.
> >
> > Had time to do another triangle so I tried it with the exact same
>
> > conditions
> > but with the centerboard up. Compass reading difference was 98
> degrees
> > and
> > speed picked up about 0.3 knots. Heeled increased but less than 5
> > degrees.
> >
> > On a scale of 1 to 10, I hate to rate anthing a 10, so I'll give
> the
> > sailing
> > conditions on Saturday a 9.9.
> >
> > Lee
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: Alan Robertson [mailto:bigal_61 at msn.com]
> > Sent: Sun 9/21/2008 10:11 PM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Pointing Problem
> >
> >
> >
> > I realize that you sail a lot single handed; we don't. The only
> time we
> > can
> > point up closer is to run the jib sheets inside of the outmost
> shrouds,
> > sit
> > any "friendly" guests over 150 lbs. on the windward side with life
>
> > preservers
> > buckled and get THOR IV over on a nice 12-15 degree heel. Anything
> more
> > or
> > any weight on the leeward side means a mop-up job if the
> non-sailors
> > have
> > just
> > had lunch!
> > Bigal_61 at msn.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Paul Krawitz<mailto:krawitzmail-rhodes22 at yahoo.com>
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:13 AM
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Pointing Problem
> >
> >
> > I love the way my Rhodes 22 handles in all points of sail except
> when
> it
> > is
> > close hauled.
> > In my narrow harbor, being able to point close to the wind is the
>
> > difference
> > between returning home in 30 minutes versus 3 hours.
> >
> > Now I'm not asking to be able to be 30 degrees off the wind like
> those
> > two
> > guys racing around in a catamaran with no seating and two angled
> > standing
> > platforms, and like members of the Joffrey Ballet, gracefully
> leaping
> > from
> > one side to the other, making smooth and instantaneous tacks and
> > traveling
> > at 15 knots (no exaggeration).
> > (P.S. What is that thing?)
> >
> > But it would be nice to make 90 degree rather than 110 or 120
> degree
> > tacks.
> >
> > Stan put in two internal lead systems on the new Rhodes, in which
> the
> > jib
> > sheets travel either inside one or two of the shrouds. But the
> sail area
> > is
> > so much smaller with the new system that making headway is
> difficult.
> >
> > Furling the genoa jib 50% with the sheets on their normal path
> outside
> > the
> > shrouds seems to be the best compromise, but I'm still 50-60
> degrees
> off
> > the
> > wind.
> >
> > I tried tightening the backstays to stiffen up the jib luff. The
> jib
> > looks
> > cleaner, but I'm still too far off the wind.
> >
> > And yes, the centerboard is down.
> >
> > What works for you?
> >
> > Paul K
> > "Clarity"
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