[Rhodes22-list] launched

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Tom:

Elton delivered my new R22 "Opus" two weeks ago to Herrington Harbor North. 
Yes, Elton does a great job explaining everything and letting you learn how
it all goes together.  Let me know how you like the Rhode river.  What
marina are you in?



Tom Hogarty wrote:
> 
> Morning Star, is now at her slip on the  Rhode River, Edgewater, Maryland. 
> Elton brought her up on Thursday, and did a terrific job of teaching us
> packing, unpacking, mast raising, rigging, launching, and because of a
> fouled motor, retrieving.  He came back with a new motor on Saturday and
> we launched again.  Sailed in 4-8 knot wind on Sunday, a hot summers day
> in April (93).  I really thought I could bring it together to sail up,
> allowing 9 days for the trip, but it was too damn complicated, especially
> with a new boat, '96 reconditioned.  Elton is the kind of businessman that
> my grandmother always wanted me to be.  Great role model.  Maybe too late,
> as I am already retired. He patiently outlined every feature of Stan's
> design so we could enjoy all of the features.
> Tom Hogarty
> 
>  http://www.nabble.com/file/p23288822/Alice%2526Elton.jpg 
> 
> 
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