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Welcome To The List.  For anyone that is new I am working on www.miltarymarina.com .  I have listed every 

military marina for each branch of the service.  So if you are considering some overniters hopefully it can be of 

help to you.  Enjoy your weekend................Deena 



  
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Today's Topics: 

   1. Transom crutch, Stepping, Camping (Arthur H. Czerwonky) 
   2. Re: Looking to purchase a used Rhodes 22 (DonKokko Burnaby) 
   3. Re: Looking to purchase a used Rhodes 22 (Arthur H. Czerwonky) 
   4. Re: Transom crutch, Stepping, Camping (bill davidge) 
   5. Re: magazine article about Rhodes 22 (Leland) 
   6. Re: Boat Tunes! (Lowe, Rob) 
   7. Check out SolidNav :: The first alternative for        everyone 
      (R22RumRunner at aol.com) 
   8. Check out SolidNav :: The first alternative        for        everyone 
      (Joe Babb) 
   9. Re: Check out SolidNav :: The first alternative for        everyone 
      (Hank) 
  10. Re: Check out SolidNav :: The first alternative        foreveryone 
      (Lowe, Rob) 
  11. Re: Check out SolidNav :: The first alternative for        everyone 
      (Rick) 
  12. Boom Vang for Mast Stepping (Arthur H. Czerwonky) 
  13. Re: Check out SolidNav :: The first        alternative        foreveryone 
      (Arthur H. Czerwonky) 
  14. Re: Check out SolidNav :: The        first        alternativeforeveryone 
      (Lowe, Rob) 
  15. Re: Check out SolidNav ::        The        first        alternativeforeveryone 
      (Arthur H. Czerwonky) 
  16. Re: Check out SolidNav ::        Thefirst        alternativeforeveryone 
      (Ron Singerman) 
  17. Re: Check out SolidNav ::        Thefirst        alternativeforeveryone 
      (Ron Singerman) 
  18. Re: Check out SolidNav :: Thefirst        alternativeforeveryone (Rick) 
  19. Re: Check out SolidNav ::        Thefirstalternativeforeveryone 
      (Lowe, Rob) 


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Message: 1 
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:27:42 -0400 (EDT) 
From: "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> 
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Transom crutch, Stepping, Camping 
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org 
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All, 

A few years ago I described my method of using a stern/transom crutch which has since worked well for me.  In view of recent posts about the Rhodes 22 Camper, I thought I would take a picture to illustrate the concept, which you may be able to employ in some fashion.  It is attached for you to see. 

I mount this rig on top of the transom, fastened both to the boat and backup stability from lashing to the stern rail.  Just a little insurance.  The bottom tube can easily be extended so as to match the stub height at the mast step, the other end of the mast support while camping.  Anything to keep it solid and simple.  Even though cradled in the 'V', a few turns of 3/8" line is prudent as the center urethane wheel torns freely.  The free turning wheel is the feature I use in geriatric stepping, but needs a brake in this application. 

I hope this can be of value to some skippers. 

Salud, 

Art 




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Message: 2 
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:52:23 -0700 
From: DonKokko Burnaby <dkburn at gmail.com> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking to purchase a used Rhodes 22 
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org 
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Hi Rummy, 

   I am in Seattle, Washington... but I'm open to considering a Rhodes 22 
for sale in any location at my price point, as it is pretty hard to find, it 
seems!    Really glad to see that there is such an active community here... 
hoping to be able join the ranks of the Rhodes owners soon! :) 

~DK 

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Message: 7 
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:05:52 EDT 
From: R22RumRunner at aol.com 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking to purchase a used Rhodes 22 
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org 
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DK, 
What part of the country do you call home? 

Rummy 


In a message dated 7/21/2009 6:01:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
dkburn at gmail.com writes: 

Hello  all, 

I just joined this list and hoping that it is still  alive and well, as I 
have quickly become a fan of the Rhodes 22 and am now  hunting for one to 
purchase. I'm looking for a used Rhodes 22 under $10k  (really targeting 
around $6k if possible) with trailer. If anyone knows of  one for sale, I'd 
really appreciate the contact. You can reach me directly  at 
dkburn at gmail.com 

Thanks! 
DK  Burnaby 
dkburn at gmail.com 
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Message: 3 
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:20:18 -0400 (EDT) 
From: "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking to purchase a used Rhodes 22 
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
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DK, 

We will certainly welcome you as a new skipper, when you find a boat, a might scarce, as you have noticed.  You will probably get a reply from Dave Bradley, who is in the Seattle area also.  Not a finer boat on the water.  The boats are reasonably available as recycles from GB, and although more expensive, are already outfittted and well renewed.  Like any investment, no ROI without the 'I'. 

Holler at any of us as we can help you get started. 

R, 

Art 

-----Original Message----- 
>From: DonKokko Burnaby <dkburn at gmail.com> 
>Sent: Jul 22, 2009 12:52 PM 
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org 
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking to purchase a used Rhodes 22 
> 
>Hi Rummy, 
> 
>   I am in Seattle, Washington... but I'm open to considering a Rhodes 22 
>for sale in any location at my price point, as it is pretty hard to find, it 
>seems!    Really glad to see that there is such an active community here... 
>hoping to be able join the ranks of the Rhodes owners soon! :) 
> 
>~DK 
> 
>--------------------------- 
>Message: 7 
>Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:05:52 EDT 
>From: R22RumRunner at aol.com 
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking to purchase a used Rhodes 22 
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org 
>Message-ID: <cd0.45f7d6a6.37985aa0 at aol.com> 
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" 
> 
>DK, 
>What part of the country do you call home? 
> 
>Rummy 
> 
> 
>In a message dated 7/21/2009 6:01:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
>dkburn at gmail.com writes: 
> 
>Hello  all, 
> 
>I just joined this list and hoping that it is still  alive and well, as I 
>have quickly become a fan of the Rhodes 22 and am now  hunting for one to 
>purchase. I'm looking for a used Rhodes 22 under $10k  (really targeting 
>around $6k if possible) with trailer. If anyone knows of  one for sale, I'd 
>really appreciate the contact. You can reach me directly  at 
>dkburn at gmail.com 
> 
>Thanks! 
>DK  Burnaby 
>dkburn at gmail.com 
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Message: 4 
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:42:49 -0400 
From: bill davidge <wpdavidge at gmail.com> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Transom crutch, Stepping, Camping 
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
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Art 
  What attachment ? 

Bill 

On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Arthur H. 
Czerwonky<czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote: 
> All, 
> 
> A few years ago I described my method of using a stern/transom crutch which has since worked well for me. ?In view of recent posts about the Rhodes 22 Camper, I thought I would take a picture to illustrate the concept, which you may be able to employ in some fashion. ?It is attached for you to see. 
> 
> I mount this rig on top of the transom, fastened both to the boat and backup stability from lashing to the stern rail. ?Just a little insurance. ?The bottom tube can easily be extended so as to match the stub height at the mast step, the other end of the mast support while camping. ?Anything to keep it solid and simple. ?Even though cradled in the 'V', a few turns of 3/8" line is prudent as the center urethane wheel torns freely. ?The free turning wheel is the feature I use in geriatric stepping, but needs a brake in this application. 
> 
> I hope this can be of value to some skippers. 
> 
> Salud, 
> 
> Art 
> 
> 
> __________________________________________________ 
> To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
> __________________________________________________ 
> 



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Message: 5 
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:06:28 -0700 (PDT) 
From: Leland <LKUHN at cnmc.org> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] magazine article about Rhodes 22 
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org 
Message-ID: <24613618.post at talk.nabble.com> 
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 


Just got this email from a high school friend.  He's kind of like Stan in 
that he only sells one boat, although with the Euro exchange rate it's now a 
little over a million dollars.  Nice to hear that a yacht saleman can 
appreciate quality no matter what size it comes in. 
_____________________________________________________ 

...You still have your Rhodes? Interesting article on one in this months 
SAILING ( not SAIL ) magazine. Always thought it the perfect family day boat 
and just big enough for overnight adult? 

  

All the best, 

Joel 

  

Joel F. Potter - Cruising Yacht Specialist, LLC 

Amel's Sole Associate for the Americas 

Mailing Address:  401 East Las Olas Boulevard #130-126 

Fort Lauderdale, Florida  33301 

Phone:  (954) 462-5869    Fax:  (954) 462-3923 

Email:  jfpottercys at att.net 
_____________________________________________________ 

As of Monday, Barnes & Noble and Borders still don't have the August issue 
yet.  Can't wait to read it. 

Lee 
1986 Rhodes22  At Ease 
Kent Island, MD 



jlock wrote: 
> 
> Just got my issue yesterday and opened it now to read the article.   
> Nice article and good photos.  It was mostly about the trip with only   
> a little about the Rhodes itself.  But there were gems like - "a   
> perfect daysailing cockpit so roomy it puts many 40-footers to shame"   
> and - "...a veritable Swiss army Knife of features... "  Stan, you   
> done good! 
> 
> The most curious event was right at the end.  Near the end of their   
> trip, in calm seas, the tiller broke off in the helmsman hand!  How   
> does a tiller just break off?  That's a pretty stout hunk of wood!   
> Must have been some rot in the tiller head for some time. 
> 
> Cheers! 
> John Lock 
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
> s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22 
> Lake Sinclair, GA 
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
> 
> 
> 
> On Jul 16, 2009, at 08:07, Joe Babb wrote: 
>> Check out the August issue of "Sailing" on page 52.  There's an   
>> article 
>> about the Rhodes 22 and some nice pictures. 
>> Joe 
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Message: 6 
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:32:50 -0400 
From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Tunes! 
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
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I think our boat tunes will be Jimmy Buffett, Dave Mathews, Springsteen, 
and probably some Neil Young.  And times for silence, of course.  Nice 
having them on board. - rob 


-----Original Message----- 
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Lowe, Rob 
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:38 AM 
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Tunes! 

Finally got tunes on the boat!  Sure makes a difference.  I followed 
Rummy's suggestion and mounted the speakers in the front of the laz. 
Great place as the sound is dispersed and fills the whole boat with 
music.  I got a "marine grade" unit with speakers made by Dual that West 
Marine was selling early in the spring for $99.  Great to jam to some 
Dave Mathews and Jimmy Buffett while cruising down the lake. - rob 

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Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:45:32 EDT 
From: R22RumRunner at aol.com 
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first alternative 
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Message: 8 
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:56:45 -0400 
From: Joe Babb <joe.babb at comcast.net> 
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first alternative 
        for        everyone 
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org 
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Well, it's interesting that somebody came up with this, but at 48V and 
150A  I doubt many will find it an alternative. 
Weighs the same as an 8 or 9.9.  You'll have to have one hell of a 
battery bank to power this thing!! 
Joe 


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Message: 9 
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:24:19 -0400 
From: Hank <hnw555 at gmail.com> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
        alternative for        everyone 
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
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And according to their data is equivalaent to a 4-6hp 4-stroke so same 
weight for engine, massive battery bank and less power. 

On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Joe Babb <joe.babb at comcast.net> wrote: 

> Well, it's interesting that somebody came up with this, but at 48V and 
> 150A  I doubt many will find it an alternative. 
> Weighs the same as an 8 or 9.9.  You'll have to have one hell of a 
> battery bank to power this thing!! 
> Joe 
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Message: 10 
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:06:36 -0400 
From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
        alternative        foreveryone 
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
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A guy on our lake has a 16 foot Precision powered by a Torqeedo Travel. 
He says he loves it and can get two hours out of a charge.  Just carries 
the battery pack back and forth from home. 

http://www.torqeedo.com/us/hn/products/travel.html 

- Rob 


-----Original Message----- 
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Hank 
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:24 AM 
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first alternative 
foreveryone 

And according to their data is equivalaent to a 4-6hp 4-stroke so same 
weight for engine, massive battery bank and less power. 

On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Joe Babb <joe.babb at comcast.net> wrote: 

> Well, it's interesting that somebody came up with this, but at 48V and 
> 150A  I doubt many will find it an alternative. 
> Weighs the same as an 8 or 9.9.  You'll have to have one hell of a 
> battery bank to power this thing!! 
> Joe 
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Message: 11 
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:19:42 -0400 
From: Rick <sloopblueheron at gmail.com> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
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To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
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Rummy, 

With only an equivalent 4-6 hp to a gasoline outboard, I would only trust it 
in very protected inland waters without currents. 

Rick 

On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:45 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote: 

> _Click here: SolidNav :: The  first alternative for everyone_ 
> (http://www.solidnav.com/traveler.html) 
> **************What's for dinner tonight?  Find quick and easy dinner ideas 
> for any occasion. 
> (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?ncid=emlcntusfood00000008) 
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Message: 12 
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:26:36 -0400 (EDT) 
From: "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> 
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Boom Vang for Mast Stepping 
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org 
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All, 

Since long before I could spell Rhodes 22 I have used either a boom vang or main sheet  blocks with a gin pole to step and unstep the mast.  It was a heavy task with a conventional mast, moreso with an IMF, although very do-able.  I think Ed K used and recommended the same setup, not sure.  We already have the MA of the main sheet rig, what about getting better than 3:1 or 4:1 ratio?  I am going to try the Harken recommended vang setup described on www.harken.com/rigtips/vang.php and report if anyone is interested.  The setup is 8:1 Cascaded Fiddle, the second diagram on the right side.  Doesn't really look more complicated, another block and some additional line.  Thoughts? 

Some months ago I trialed two triple blocks in order to get 6:1 MA and found it was no practical advantage over what I use now.  I was using 3/8" line, maybe more friendly with 5/16.   

This may be helpful for other poor Rhoadies out there.  Post me off-list if you prefer not being a dart board. 

The canvas guy, 

Art 
s/v Mary Jane 
Atlanta/St Pete 


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Message: 13 
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:29:11 -0400 (EDT) 
From: "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
        alternative        foreveryone 
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
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Rob, 

Hope you had a good sail yesterday. 

How hefty is his battery pack? 

The price on these electrics is a mite hefty. 

Art 

-----Original Message----- 
>From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
>Sent: Jul 23, 2009 10:06 AM 
>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first alternative        foreveryone 
> 
>A guy on our lake has a 16 foot Precision powered by a Torqeedo Travel. 
>He says he loves it and can get two hours out of a charge.  Just carries 
>the battery pack back and forth from home. 
> 
>http://www.torqeedo.com/us/hn/products/travel.html 
> 
>- Rob 
> 
> 
>-----Original Message----- 
>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Hank 
>Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:24 AM 
>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first alternative 
>foreveryone 
> 
>And according to their data is equivalaent to a 4-6hp 4-stroke so same 
>weight for engine, massive battery bank and less power. 
> 
>On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Joe Babb <joe.babb at comcast.net> wrote: 
> 
>> Well, it's interesting that somebody came up with this, but at 48V and 
>> 150A  I doubt many will find it an alternative. 
>> Weighs the same as an 8 or 9.9.  You'll have to have one hell of a 
>> battery bank to power this thing!! 
>> Joe 
>> __________________________________________________ 
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>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
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>> 
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Message: 14 
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:39:21 -0400 
From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The        first 
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To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
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Art, 
Agreed, price a bit hefty.  You know, I'm going to have to check this 
out a bit more.  I was just speaking to him on the water as we cruised 
around last night.  I'll discuss this with him next time I see him and 
get back with you. 

Sailing was weak, no wind.  But Wednesday nights is "Beer Can Regatta" 
nights (excuse to cruise around in  a group, drink some cold barley pop, 
and have water fights when appropriate).  More of a social event, and 
for that, the evening was excellent. - Rob 



-----Original Message----- 
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Arthur H. 
Czerwonky 
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:29 AM 
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
alternativeforeveryone 

Rob, 

Hope you had a good sail yesterday. 

How hefty is his battery pack? 

The price on these electrics is a mite hefty. 

Art 

-----Original Message----- 
>From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
>Sent: Jul 23, 2009 10:06 AM 
>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
alternative        foreveryone 
> 
>A guy on our lake has a 16 foot Precision powered by a Torqeedo Travel. 
>He says he loves it and can get two hours out of a charge.  Just 
carries 
>the battery pack back and forth from home. 
> 
>http://www.torqeedo.com/us/hn/products/travel.html 
> 
>- Rob 
> 
> 
>-----Original Message----- 
>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Hank 
>Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:24 AM 
>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
alternative 
>foreveryone 
> 
>And according to their data is equivalaent to a 4-6hp 4-stroke so same 
>weight for engine, massive battery bank and less power. 
> 
>On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Joe Babb <joe.babb at comcast.net> wrote: 
> 
>> Well, it's interesting that somebody came up with this, but at 48V 
and 
>> 150A  I doubt many will find it an alternative. 
>> Weighs the same as an 8 or 9.9.  You'll have to have one hell of a 
>> battery bank to power this thing!! 
>> Joe 
>> __________________________________________________ 
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to 
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>> 
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Message: 15 
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:45:56 -0400 (EDT) 
From: "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav ::        The        first 
        alternativeforeveryone 
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
Message-ID: 
        <1365396.1248360356491.JavaMail.root at elwamui-chisos.atl.sa.earthlink.net> 
         
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Rob, 

Sounds like good sport to me... 

I have started using a water pump for washdowns on the water - marinas are getting really sensitive about fresh water use.  It is also a dependable backup in a water fight - throws water about 15 feet.  Now, that's real ACTION! 

Art 

-----Original Message----- 
>From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
>Sent: Jul 23, 2009 10:39 AM 
>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The        first        alternativeforeveryone 
> 
>Art, 
>Agreed, price a bit hefty.  You know, I'm going to have to check this 
>out a bit more.  I was just speaking to him on the water as we cruised 
>around last night.  I'll discuss this with him next time I see him and 
>get back with you. 
> 
>Sailing was weak, no wind.  But Wednesday nights is "Beer Can Regatta" 
>nights (excuse to cruise around in  a group, drink some cold barley pop, 
>and have water fights when appropriate).  More of a social event, and 
>for that, the evening was excellent. - Rob 
> 
> 
> 
>-----Original Message----- 
>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Arthur H. 
>Czerwonky 
>Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:29 AM 
>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
>alternativeforeveryone 
> 
>Rob, 
> 
>Hope you had a good sail yesterday. 
> 
>How hefty is his battery pack? 
> 
>The price on these electrics is a mite hefty. 
> 
>Art 
> 
>-----Original Message----- 
>>From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
>>Sent: Jul 23, 2009 10:06 AM 
>>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
>alternative        foreveryone 
>> 
>>A guy on our lake has a 16 foot Precision powered by a Torqeedo Travel. 
>>He says he loves it and can get two hours out of a charge.  Just 
>carries 
>>the battery pack back and forth from home. 
>> 
>>http://www.torqeedo.com/us/hn/products/travel.html 
>> 
>>- Rob 
>> 
>> 
>>-----Original Message----- 
>>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
>>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Hank 
>>Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:24 AM 
>>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
>alternative 
>>foreveryone 
>> 
>>And according to their data is equivalaent to a 4-6hp 4-stroke so same 
>>weight for engine, massive battery bank and less power. 
>> 
>>On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Joe Babb <joe.babb at comcast.net> wrote: 
>> 
>>> Well, it's interesting that somebody came up with this, but at 48V 
>and 
>>> 150A  I doubt many will find it an alternative. 
>>> Weighs the same as an 8 or 9.9.  You'll have to have one hell of a 
>>> battery bank to power this thing!! 
>>> Joe 
>>> __________________________________________________ 
>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go 
>to 
>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
>>> __________________________________________________ 
>>> 
>>__________________________________________________ 
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>>http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
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>> 
>>__________________________________________________ 
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Message: 16 
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:55:19 -0400 
From: "Ron Singerman" <sail at tds.net> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav ::        Thefirst 
        alternativeforeveryone 
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
Message-ID: <CA3622C3E8B6425AB7EF31A06FD72F52 at computer> 
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; 
        reply-type=original 

If you want to see a real neat electric motor installation, for sail boats, 
check out www.re-e-power.com .   IMO the main drawback, other than the 
price, is the weight of the batteries.  Another Rhodes owner on the site led 
me to this and if he wants to jump in, he is much more knowledgeable than I 
am. 

>>ron<< 
S/V Serenity 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:39 AM 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: Thefirst 
alternativeforeveryone 


> Art, 
> Agreed, price a bit hefty.  You know, I'm going to have to check this 
> out a bit more.  I was just speaking to him on the water as we cruised 
> around last night.  I'll discuss this with him next time I see him and 
> get back with you. 
> 
> Sailing was weak, no wind.  But Wednesday nights is "Beer Can Regatta" 
> nights (excuse to cruise around in  a group, drink some cold barley pop, 
> and have water fights when appropriate).  More of a social event, and 
> for that, the evening was excellent. - Rob 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Arthur H. 
> Czerwonky 
> Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:29 AM 
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
> alternativeforeveryone 
> 
> Rob, 
> 
> Hope you had a good sail yesterday. 
> 
> How hefty is his battery pack? 
> 
> The price on these electrics is a mite hefty. 
> 
> Art 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
>>From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
>>Sent: Jul 23, 2009 10:06 AM 
>>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
> alternative foreveryone 
>> 
>>A guy on our lake has a 16 foot Precision powered by a Torqeedo Travel. 
>>He says he loves it and can get two hours out of a charge.  Just 
> carries 
>>the battery pack back and forth from home. 
>> 
>>http://www.torqeedo.com/us/hn/products/travel.html 
>> 
>>- Rob 
>> 
>> 
>>-----Original Message----- 
>>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
>>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Hank 
>>Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:24 AM 
>>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
> alternative 
>>foreveryone 
>> 
>>And according to their data is equivalaent to a 4-6hp 4-stroke so same 
>>weight for engine, massive battery bank and less power. 
>> 
>>On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Joe Babb <joe.babb at comcast.net> wrote: 
>> 
>>> Well, it's interesting that somebody came up with this, but at 48V 
> and 
>>> 150A  I doubt many will find it an alternative. 
>>> Weighs the same as an 8 or 9.9.  You'll have to have one hell of a 
>>> battery bank to power this thing!! 
>>> Joe 
>>> __________________________________________________ 
>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go 
> to 
>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
>>> __________________________________________________ 
>>> 
>>__________________________________________________ 
>>To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go to 
>>http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
>>__________________________________________________ 
>> 
>>__________________________________________________ 
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> 
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Message: 17 
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:58:51 -0400 
From: "Ron Singerman" <sail at tds.net> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav ::        Thefirst 
        alternativeforeveryone 
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
Message-ID: <2623A733AEE448F8897353EAD88DD75C at computer> 
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; 
        reply-type=original 

The model I was referring to is the E-pod 2000, not the outboard model. 

>>ron<< 
S/V Serenity 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:39 AM 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: Thefirst 
alternativeforeveryone 


> Art, 
> Agreed, price a bit hefty.  You know, I'm going to have to check this 
> out a bit more.  I was just speaking to him on the water as we cruised 
> around last night.  I'll discuss this with him next time I see him and 
> get back with you. 
> 
> Sailing was weak, no wind.  But Wednesday nights is "Beer Can Regatta" 
> nights (excuse to cruise around in  a group, drink some cold barley pop, 
> and have water fights when appropriate).  More of a social event, and 
> for that, the evening was excellent. - Rob 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Arthur H. 
> Czerwonky 
> Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:29 AM 
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
> alternativeforeveryone 
> 
> Rob, 
> 
> Hope you had a good sail yesterday. 
> 
> How hefty is his battery pack? 
> 
> The price on these electrics is a mite hefty. 
> 
> Art 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
>>From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
>>Sent: Jul 23, 2009 10:06 AM 
>>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
> alternative foreveryone 
>> 
>>A guy on our lake has a 16 foot Precision powered by a Torqeedo Travel. 
>>He says he loves it and can get two hours out of a charge.  Just 
> carries 
>>the battery pack back and forth from home. 
>> 
>>http://www.torqeedo.com/us/hn/products/travel.html 
>> 
>>- Rob 
>> 
>> 
>>-----Original Message----- 
>>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
>>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Hank 
>>Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:24 AM 
>>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
> alternative 
>>foreveryone 
>> 
>>And according to their data is equivalaent to a 4-6hp 4-stroke so same 
>>weight for engine, massive battery bank and less power. 
>> 
>>On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Joe Babb <joe.babb at comcast.net> wrote: 
>> 
>>> Well, it's interesting that somebody came up with this, but at 48V 
> and 
>>> 150A  I doubt many will find it an alternative. 
>>> Weighs the same as an 8 or 9.9.  You'll have to have one hell of a 
>>> battery bank to power this thing!! 
>>> Joe 
>>> __________________________________________________ 
>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go 
> to 
>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
>>> __________________________________________________ 
>>> 
>>__________________________________________________ 
>>To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go to 
>>http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
>>__________________________________________________ 
>> 
>>__________________________________________________ 
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> http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
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> 
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Message: 18 
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:24:20 -0400 
From: Rick <sloopblueheron at gmail.com> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: Thefirst 
        alternativeforeveryone 
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
Message-ID: 
        <52e9a140907230824y3a90cd49g5b77fb59c1c1307 at mail.gmail.com> 
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 

Ron, 

Wow, the right power on the right lake!  I think the batteries would 
actually be an advantage for sailing performance since  weight would 
transfer from the transom (outboard) forward (batteries). 

Rick 


On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 10:55 AM, Ron Singerman <sail at tds.net> wrote: 

> If you want to see a real neat electric motor installation, for sail boats, 
> check out www.re-e-power.com .   IMO the main drawback, other than the 
> price, is the weight of the batteries.  Another Rhodes owner on the site 
> led 
> me to this and if he wants to jump in, he is much more knowledgeable than I 
> am. 
> 
> >>ron<< 
> S/V Serenity 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
> Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:39 AM 
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: Thefirst 
> alternativeforeveryone 
> 
> 
> > Art, 
> > Agreed, price a bit hefty.  You know, I'm going to have to check this 
> > out a bit more.  I was just speaking to him on the water as we cruised 
> > around last night.  I'll discuss this with him next time I see him and 
> > get back with you. 
> > 
> > Sailing was weak, no wind.  But Wednesday nights is "Beer Can Regatta" 
> > nights (excuse to cruise around in  a group, drink some cold barley pop, 
> > and have water fights when appropriate).  More of a social event, and 
> > for that, the evening was excellent. - Rob 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
> > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Arthur H. 
> > Czerwonky 
> > Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:29 AM 
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
> > alternativeforeveryone 
> > 
> > Rob, 
> > 
> > Hope you had a good sail yesterday. 
> > 
> > How hefty is his battery pack? 
> > 
> > The price on these electrics is a mite hefty. 
> > 
> > Art 
> > 
> > -----Original Message----- 
> >>From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
> >>Sent: Jul 23, 2009 10:06 AM 
> >>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
> >>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
> > alternative foreveryone 
> >> 
> >>A guy on our lake has a 16 foot Precision powered by a Torqeedo Travel. 
> >>He says he loves it and can get two hours out of a charge.  Just 
> > carries 
> >>the battery pack back and forth from home. 
> >> 
> >>http://www.torqeedo.com/us/hn/products/travel.html 
> >> 
> >>- Rob 
> >> 
> >> 
> >>-----Original Message----- 
> >>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
> >>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Hank 
> >>Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:24 AM 
> >>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
> >>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
> > alternative 
> >>foreveryone 
> >> 
> >>And according to their data is equivalaent to a 4-6hp 4-stroke so same 
> >>weight for engine, massive battery bank and less power. 
> >> 
> >>On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Joe Babb <joe.babb at comcast.net> wrote: 
> >> 
> >>> Well, it's interesting that somebody came up with this, but at 48V 
> > and 
> >>> 150A  I doubt many will find it an alternative. 
> >>> Weighs the same as an 8 or 9.9.  You'll have to have one hell of a 
> >>> battery bank to power this thing!! 
> >>> Joe 
> >>> __________________________________________________ 
> >>> To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go 
> > to 
> >>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
> >>> __________________________________________________ 
> >>> 
> >>__________________________________________________ 
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> >>http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
> >>__________________________________________________ 
> >> 
> >>__________________________________________________ 
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> > http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
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> > 
> > __________________________________________________ 
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> > http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
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> > 
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Message: 19 
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:44:22 -0400 
From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: 
        Thefirstalternativeforeveryone 
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
Message-ID: 
        <7A5B57319AFF9D4A8060949F2E724D5E02AC036A at mirkwood.cc.w2k.vt.edu> 
Content-Type: text/plain;        charset="us-ascii" 

Don't know if anyone gets Sail Magazine, but they have had a couple of 
articles on the trials or repowering a diesel driven boat with electric 
hybrid propulsion.  Too big for our boats, but it's interesting to see 
if things will progress this way. 

http://sailmagazine.com/boatworks/engines-and-systems/power_generation_s 
torage/ 

- Rob 


-----Original Message----- 
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Rick 
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 11:24 AM 
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: 
Thefirstalternativeforeveryone 

Ron, 

Wow, the right power on the right lake!  I think the batteries would 
actually be an advantage for sailing performance since  weight would 
transfer from the transom (outboard) forward (batteries). 

Rick 


On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 10:55 AM, Ron Singerman <sail at tds.net> wrote: 

> If you want to see a real neat electric motor installation, for sail 
boats, 
> check out www.re-e-power.com .   IMO the main drawback, other than the 
> price, is the weight of the batteries.  Another Rhodes owner on the 
site 
> led 
> me to this and if he wants to jump in, he is much more knowledgeable 
than I 
> am. 
> 
> >>ron<< 
> S/V Serenity 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
> Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:39 AM 
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: Thefirst 
> alternativeforeveryone 
> 
> 
> > Art, 
> > Agreed, price a bit hefty.  You know, I'm going to have to check 
this 
> > out a bit more.  I was just speaking to him on the water as we 
cruised 
> > around last night.  I'll discuss this with him next time I see him 
and 
> > get back with you. 
> > 
> > Sailing was weak, no wind.  But Wednesday nights is "Beer Can 
Regatta" 
> > nights (excuse to cruise around in  a group, drink some cold barley 
pop, 
> > and have water fights when appropriate).  More of a social event, 
and 
> > for that, the evening was excellent. - Rob 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
> > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Arthur H. 
> > Czerwonky 
> > Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:29 AM 
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
> > alternativeforeveryone 
> > 
> > Rob, 
> > 
> > Hope you had a good sail yesterday. 
> > 
> > How hefty is his battery pack? 
> > 
> > The price on these electrics is a mite hefty. 
> > 
> > Art 
> > 
> > -----Original Message----- 
> >>From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> 
> >>Sent: Jul 23, 2009 10:06 AM 
> >>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
> >>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
> > alternative foreveryone 
> >> 
> >>A guy on our lake has a 16 foot Precision powered by a Torqeedo 
Travel. 
> >>He says he loves it and can get two hours out of a charge.  Just 
> > carries 
> >>the battery pack back and forth from home. 
> >> 
> >>http://www.torqeedo.com/us/hn/products/travel.html 
> >> 
> >>- Rob 
> >> 
> >> 
> >>-----Original Message----- 
> >>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org 
> >>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Hank 
> >>Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:24 AM 
> >>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List 
> >>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Check out SolidNav :: The first 
> > alternative 
> >>foreveryone 
> >> 
> >>And according to their data is equivalaent to a 4-6hp 4-stroke so 
same 
> >>weight for engine, massive battery bank and less power. 
> >> 
> >>On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Joe Babb <joe.babb at comcast.net> 
wrote: 
> >> 
> >>> Well, it's interesting that somebody came up with this, but at 48V 
> > and 
> >>> 150A  I doubt many will find it an alternative. 
> >>> Weighs the same as an 8 or 9.9.  You'll have to have one hell of a 
> >>> battery bank to power this thing!! 
> >>> Joe 
> >>> __________________________________________________ 
> >>> To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list 
go 
> > to 
> >>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
> >>> __________________________________________________ 
> >>> 
> >>__________________________________________________ 
> >>To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go 
to 
> >>http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
> >>__________________________________________________ 
> >> 
> >>__________________________________________________ 
> >>To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go 
to 
> > http://www.rhodes22.org/list 
> >>__________________________________________________ 
> > 
> > __________________________________________________ 
> > To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go 
to 
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> > 
> > __________________________________________________ 
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