[Rhodes22-list] Bimini Rub

Thu Aug 13 18:22:20 EDT 2009

Thanks, Ben,

Ron gave my the product# for the manufacturer, which was 3681 - 36" high, 79-84" wide.  If you have a boom rubbing problem, you might check the product#.  If it is the same, the nomenclature is the same I have learned, it can be cut down an inch or two if the mast rake cannot be amended - Ron had a few good suggestions.  I can give you a probable solution in trimming, as the rubbing can be annoying.  One of the bimini objections has been the 'parachute' shape that fills on a tack and competes with the sails.  I sail with my BR top up, but it has a flat top and doesn't capture the wind.  Anyone with a 'parachute' shaped bimini may be able to correct the sail effect by trimming at the side overlaps on their cover.  It should lessen the problem.  Most biminis are cupped over the sides it seems.  

Has anyone experimented with their bimini?  Think about those UVs raining dowm.  My FIL has had dozens of spots removed, arms look like checkerboards!

Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: BenCittadino <bencittadino at gmail.com>
>Sent: Aug 13, 2009 3:39 PM
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Flagarant Advertising
>
>
>Art;
>
>I have the factory supplied bimini and while I don't have the measurement
>you asked for I can say that if I choose to sail with the bimini up (on rare
>occasions with very fussy and "celtic skinned" passengers) I am required to
>use the topping lift to keep the boom off the bimini. It's not the most
>efficient way to sail and you won't break any speed records but you can move
>through the water and keep the passengers in the shade.
>
>I'll try to get that measurement for you this weekend.
>
>BenC 
>
>
>
>
>Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
>> 
>> Jeff,
>> 
>> He's making a list, checking it twice, going to find out who's...   Is
>> that how the tune goes?
>> 
>> Are you retiring from Rhoadie sailing?
>> 
>> I have a very practical question so I can order a SS bimini - what is the
>> boom height over the gunnel?  Would appreciate the input!
>> 
>> R,
>> 
>> Art
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>>>From: Jeff Timian <jtimian at hotmail.com>
>>>Sent: Aug 13, 2009 8:37 AM
>>>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Flagarant Advertising
>>>
>>>
>>>Hi All,
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>>Our boat was recently featured in the August "Sailing" magazine, good
>story and pictures of Rhodes.
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>>Stan now has the star of the story for sale on consignment. Maybe one of
>you current owners has a friend who wants in the club..
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>>Thanks, 
>>>
>>>Jeff Timian
>>> 
>>>work email jtimian at finsvcs.com
>>>cell: 904-557-1948
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>> Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:31:38 -0400
>>>> From: sloopblueheron at gmail.com
>>>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Battery location question ...
>>>> 
>>>> Mike,
>>>> 
>>>> My boat has a list to port based on where the wash down water collects
>>>> in
>>>> the port cockpit seat trough next to the cabin bulkhead. I have the
>>>> single
>>>> battery and swell head configuration. A second battery installed under
>>>> the
>>>> sink would just about balance things out.
>>>> 
>>>> Rick
>>>> 
>>>> On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 6:05 PM, Mike Cheung <mikecheung at att.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> >
>>>> > Thanks Ben!
>>>> >
>>>> > I was incomplete in my first post. Muireann's house battery is at the
>>>> > front
>>>> > of the main cabin in a small compartment under a seat extending
>>>> amidships
>>>> > from the forward portion of the settee, probably just where your
>>>> macerator
>>>> > is. Muireann is not equipped with a macerator since we're mainly fresh
>>>> > water sailors and a Y valve is a no-no on the Great Lakes. We just get
>>>> a
>>>> > pump out when needed.
>>>> >
>>>> > It sounds like Susan Kay as the same configuration as the Rhodes we
>>>> test
>>>> > sailed down at Edenton. Pictures of the aft battery installation would
>>>> be
>>>> > great!
>>>> >
>>>> > Also, thanks to all for suggestions regarding checking how the weight
>>>> shift
>>>> > would affect "list". That's a good idea. We do have the swell head
>>>> > balancing things, but it's certainly worth checking.
>>>> >
>>>> > Mike
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > BenCittadino wrote:
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Mike;
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Susan Kay is also a '93 (recycle '08) boat, with both batteries on
>>>> the
>>>> > > port side; one is under the settee as you describe and one next to
>>>> the
>>>> > > macerator at about amidships. I also have the 9.9 yamaha with the
>>>> > electric
>>>> > > motor lift on the left. However I have the porcelain "swell" head on
>>>> the
>>>> > > starboard side to balance it out. As she is now there is no list at
>>>> all.
>>>> > > If you can wait afew days I'll try to get afew pics of the
>>>> battery/settee
>>>> > > arrangement this weekend. Of course whether I can manage to post
>>>> them on
>>>> > > this web site is another question. I may have to email them to you
>>>> > > directly.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > BenC
>>>> > >
>>>> > >
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Mike Cheung wrote:
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Muireann's a 1993/2008 boat and her motor battery is under the
>>>> sink.
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >>
>>>> http://www.nabble.com/file/p24937131/motor%2Bbattery%2B-%2Bsmall.jpg
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> I know it's heresy with good sailing weather still ahead of us, but
>>>> I've
>>>> > >> started to plan my winter projects and relocating the motor battery
>>>> may
>>>> > >> go on the list. The only other Rhodes I spent much time on had her
>>>> > motor
>>>> > >> battery under aft part the settee, accessible through a removable
>>>> panel
>>>> > >> in the settee.
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> I have two questions and a request.
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Q1: Anyone else have their motor battery in the same location as
>>>> > >> Muireann's?
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Q2: Has anyone performed the relocation I'm contemplating?
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> R1: Would someone with their battery located under the settee send
>>>> a few
>>>> > >> pics to help me make my relocation effort as OEM as possible?
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Thanks to all!
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Mike
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >
>>>> > >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > -----
>>>> > Mike Cheung
>>>> > s/v Muireann 1993/2008 Rhodes 22
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