[Rhodes22-list] Boat Sale
Bob Weber
ruba1811 at hotmail.com
Wed Sep 9 16:57:22 EDT 2009
Deena, That is an impressive site. I am sure you put a lot of work into it. If you would like to trade links with my ASA sailing school - I have trained on a Rhodes 22 for the last 8 years - let me know. My site is www.OdysseySailing.com
Thanks
Bob Weber
> Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:28:50 +0000
> From: captainpy at comcast.net
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Sale
>
>
>
> Dear Chris,
>
>
>
> I own militarymarina.com. If you send me photos and all the necessary information I would be happy to
>
> post your boat sale for you. Should it sell please let me know so that I can take the listing down.
>
>
>
> Deena
>
> aka Captain Py
>
> captainpy at comcast.net
>
> militarymarina.com
>
>
>
>
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> 1. Re: Bimini Variations (cowie)
> 2. great 24 hours on the water, some innovation, some problem
> (Tom Hogarty)
> 3. Re: great 24 hours on the water, some innovation, some
> problem (Ron Singerman)
> 4. Re: great 24 hours on the water, some innovation, some
> problem (Tom Hogarty)
> 5. Re: great 24 hours on the water, some innovation, some
> problem (Rick)
> 6. Re: great 24 hours on the water, some innovation, some
> problem (Tom Hogarty)
> 7. Re: great 24 hours on the water, some innovation, some
> problem (Tom Hogarty)
> 8. Re: Bimini Variations (Tom Hogarty)
> 9. Re: Rhodes for sale (stan)
> 10. Re: Proof of authenticity (STAN SPITZER I DO NOTOWNA "RIG"
> R... (ASNOOCH at aol.com)
> 11. Re: How to honor the process -- if you find a used22 (stan)
> 12. Re: Rhodes for sale (Chris Rossman)
> 13. Re: Proof of authenticity (STAN SPITZER I DONOT OWNA "RIG"
> RATHER A 71 RHODES CONTINENTAL) (stan)
> 14. Re: Rhodes for sale (stan)
> 15. Re: great 24 hours on the water, some innovation, some
> problem (Stephen Staum)
> 16. Re: great 24 hours on the water, some innovation, some
> problem (Tom Hogarty)
> 17. Re: great 24 hours on the water, some innovation, some
> problem (stan)
> 18. Re: great 24 hours on the water, some innovation, some
> problem (robertdobson777 at yahoo.com)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2009 09:29:38 -0700 (PDT)
> From: cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bimini Variations
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Message-ID: <25319306.post at talk.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
>
> Art:
>
> I have the current General Boats bimini and love it. My boat is in the
> water at a slip and I keep the bimini in it's cover tucked under the boom.
> It usualy stays in this position while I motor out of the dock area and then
> folds down to the cabin top while I unfurl the sails. Once the sails are
> set the bimini opens up in a matter of minutes. In a light to moderate
> breeze I often leave the bimini and pop top open. If it starts blowing hard
> and I need to furl the main then the pop top goes down and it's more wind
> than I want for the bimini so it gets stowed against the cabin top. This is
> my first season so I am not sure what winter storage will entail. My boat
> will get stowed in the boatyard on the hard and I am not sure if the bimini
> will fit in my suv to take home for the winter?
>
>
> Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> >
> > Alex,
> >
> > You brought up a bimini question some months ago which makes me curious
> > about what experience anyone has had experimenting with their bimini
> > configuration. Bimini, the rig you love selectively - cover from the
> > rays, rain, wind, but otherwise tough to contend with while sailing, maybe
> > in the way for movement around and/or adjusting the boat, difficult to
> > store in the off-season.
> >
> > Has anyone adjusted their bimini to make it longer or shorter (bow to
> > stern), taller or less tall, or easier to transport or store? What is the
> > best way to cope with access to the control lines for the IMF main? Has
> > anyone dropped a sun shade from the front, back, or sides? Anyone know if
> > there is a bimini with an easily removable top? I have looked on the web,
> > but haven't found much success as yet. For us "mature" sailors there must
> > be a way to make the bimini our friend.
> >
> > You may have found something, Alex. I'd appreciate any input.
> >
> > Art
> > s/v Mary Jane
> > Atlanta/St Pete
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2009 15:14:22 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Tom Hogarty <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some
> innovation, some problem
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
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>
> The Rhode River fireworks were last night. Best display that I have seen in
> years, set off from a barge just opposite Cadle Creek. We anchored early,
> the sky was clear, the moon rose full, the wind was still and Morning Star
> our most comfortable home. I really nagged Stan about a LED anchor light,
> and am very happy he talked me out of spending a few more hundred on
> purchase and installation. We found a $10 LED lantern at Target, and I got
> out my fly rod with a 10 foot 4x leader with 3 lead shot on the tip,
> threaded it through a drinking straw, and eased that trough a small block on
> the spreader. I let the line loose and the lead shot pulled the line
> through the block, then tied that to a small line and pulled it back through
> the block, and up went my LED anchor light. Worked great. I estimate there
> were 200 boats anchored for the display, many headed south on the
> intercoastal. We camped in the cockpit, filled in with oak boards, and
> sleeping in a Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2 tent. It fit the space
> perfectly, and was very comfortable, had great netting to let in fresh air
> and a view of the night sky, and was bug and if needed, rainproof. It
> weighs slightly over 5 pounds, and stores in a small bag; I no longer see a
> need for a boom room. Sleeping in the cockpit in the tent allowed us to use
> the pop-top enclosed cabin as a kitchen, den, and bathroom. I am 5'10 and
> 220# and I do not fit in the designated lavatory. Using a PETT toilet in
> the cabin with the pop top door closed, I was very comfortable. I think
> this is much easier than pumping out, or cleaning a portapotti.
> After a good nights sleep and proper breakfast, we went and sailed down to
> the mouth of the West River. Winds were a little high, so I lowered the
> boom.
> PROBLEM: On the way back I tried to raise the boom, but the spring loaded
> pin seemed to shear off. So now the boom is stuck in the down position.
> This is the same pin that was broken on my old Rhodes that I sold last year.
> That pin was missing so I was able to fasten a bolt to hold up the boom.
> This one is sheared and is stuck. The archives are not helpful with this,
> though it seems unfortunately common, at least to me. Any help is
> appreciated. The best of the season is yet to come.
> --
> View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/great-24-hours-on-the-water%2C-some-innovation%2C-some-problem-tp25322656p25322656.html
> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2009 19:02:48 -0400
> From: "Ron Singerman" <sail at tds.net>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some
> innovation, some problem
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Message-ID: <9A59E00FF3EC46078A68E1D901D968C3 at computer>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Tom,
>
> Any chance to see some pictures of your cockpit tent set-up. Sounds like a
> great idea.
>
> >>ron<<
> S/V Serenity
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Hogarty" <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 6:14 PM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some innovation, some
> problem
>
>
> >
> > The Rhode River fireworks were last night. Best display that I have seen
> > in
> > years, set off from a barge just opposite Cadle Creek. We anchored early,
> > the sky was clear, the moon rose full, the wind was still and Morning Star
> > our most comfortable home. I really nagged Stan about a LED anchor light,
> > and am very happy he talked me out of spending a few more hundred on
> > purchase and installation. We found a $10 LED lantern at Target, and I
> > got
> > out my fly rod with a 10 foot 4x leader with 3 lead shot on the tip,
> > threaded it through a drinking straw, and eased that trough a small block
> > on
> > the spreader. I let the line loose and the lead shot pulled the line
> > through the block, then tied that to a small line and pulled it back
> > through
> > the block, and up went my LED anchor light. Worked great. I estimate
> > there
> > were 200 boats anchored for the display, many headed south on the
> > intercoastal. We camped in the cockpit, filled in with oak boards, and
> > sleeping in a Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2 tent. It fit the space
> > perfectly, and was very comfortable, had great netting to let in fresh air
> > and a view of the night sky, and was bug and if needed, rainproof. It
> > weighs slightly over 5 pounds, and stores in a small bag; I no longer see
> > a
> > need for a boom room. Sleeping in the cockpit in the tent allowed us to
> > use
> > the pop-top enclosed cabin as a kitchen, den, and bathroom. I am 5'10 and
> > 220# and I do not fit in the designated lavatory. Using a PETT toilet in
> > the cabin with the pop top door closed, I was very comfortable. I think
> > this is much easier than pumping out, or cleaning a portapotti.
> > After a good nights sleep and proper breakfast, we went and sailed down to
> > the mouth of the West River. Winds were a little high, so I lowered the
> > boom.
> > PROBLEM: On the way back I tried to raise the boom, but the spring loaded
> > pin seemed to shear off. So now the boom is stuck in the down position.
> > This is the same pin that was broken on my old Rhodes that I sold last
> > year.
> > That pin was missing so I was able to fasten a bolt to hold up the boom.
> > This one is sheared and is stuck. The archives are not helpful with this,
> > though it seems unfortunately common, at least to me. Any help is
> > appreciated. The best of the season is yet to come.
> > --
> > View this message in context:
> > http://www.nabble.com/great-24-hours-on-the-water%2C-some-innovation%2C-some-problem-tp25322656p25322656.html
> > Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> >
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2009 16:17:59 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Tom Hogarty <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some
> innovation, some problem
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
>
> Ron,
> Sorry, water damage to my point and shoot and not yet replaced it. The set
> up is easy to picture though. Boards across the seats to make a platform.
> Freestanding tent. It all fit nicely under the bimini. There are several
> light weight back packing tents that would work. We faced the tent door to
> the cabin. I just used the Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2.
> Tom (looking for new camera)
>
>
>
> Ron Singerman-2 wrote:
> >
> > Tom,
> >
> > Any chance to see some pictures of your cockpit tent set-up. Sounds like
> > a
> > great idea.
> >
> >>>ron<<
> > S/V Serenity
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Tom Hogarty" <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 6:14 PM
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some innovation,
> > some
> > problem
> >
> >
> >>
> >> The Rhode River fireworks were last night. Best display that I have seen
> >> in
> >> years, set off from a barge just opposite Cadle Creek. We anchored
> >> early,
> >> the sky was clear, the moon rose full, the wind was still and Morning
> >> Star
> >> our most comfortable home. I really nagged Stan about a LED anchor
> >> light,
> >> and am very happy he talked me out of spending a few more hundred on
> >> purchase and installation. We found a $10 LED lantern at Target, and I
> >> got
> >> out my fly rod with a 10 foot 4x leader with 3 lead shot on the tip,
> >> threaded it through a drinking straw, and eased that trough a small block
> >> on
> >> the spreader. I let the line loose and the lead shot pulled the line
> >> through the block, then tied that to a small line and pulled it back
> >> through
> >> the block, and up went my LED anchor light. Worked great. I estimate
> >> there
> >> were 200 boats anchored for the display, many headed south on the
> >> intercoastal. We camped in the cockpit, filled in with oak boards, and
> >> sleeping in a Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2 tent. It fit the space
> >> perfectly, and was very comfortable, had great netting to let in fresh
> >> air
> >> and a view of the night sky, and was bug and if needed, rainproof. It
> >> weighs slightly over 5 pounds, and stores in a small bag; I no longer see
> >> a
> >> need for a boom room. Sleeping in the cockpit in the tent allowed us to
> >> use
> >> the pop-top enclosed cabin as a kitchen, den, and bathroom. I am 5'10
> >> and
> >> 220# and I do not fit in the designated lavatory. Using a PETT toilet in
> >> the cabin with the pop top door closed, I was very comfortable. I think
> >> this is much easier than pumping out, or cleaning a portapotti.
> >> After a good nights sleep and proper breakfast, we went and sailed down
> >> to
> >> the mouth of the West River. Winds were a little high, so I lowered the
> >> boom.
> >> PROBLEM: On the way back I tried to raise the boom, but the spring
> >> loaded
> >> pin seemed to shear off. So now the boom is stuck in the down position.
> >> This is the same pin that was broken on my old Rhodes that I sold last
> >> year.
> >> That pin was missing so I was able to fasten a bolt to hold up the boom.
> >> This one is sheared and is stuck. The archives are not helpful with
> >> this,
> >> though it seems unfortunately common, at least to me. Any help is
> >> appreciated. The best of the season is yet to come.
> >> --
> >> View this message in context:
> >> http://www.nabble.com/great-24-hours-on-the-water%2C-some-innovation%2C-some-problem-tp25322656p25322656.html
> >> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> >>
> >> __________________________________________________
> >> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> >> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> >>
> >> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go
> >> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> >> __________________________________________________
> >
> > __________________________________________________
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> >
> >
>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2009 19:30:12 -0400
> From: Rick <sloopblueheron at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some
> innovation, some problem
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
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>
> Tom,
>
> Are you able to set the tent up on the water?
>
> Rick
>
> On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 7:17 PM, Tom Hogarty <tjhogarty at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > Ron,
> > Sorry, water damage to my point and shoot and not yet replaced it. The set
> > up is easy to picture though. Boards across the seats to make a platform.
> > Freestanding tent. It all fit nicely under the bimini. There are several
> > light weight back packing tents that would work. We faced the tent door to
> > the cabin. I just used the Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2.
> > Tom (looking for new camera)
> >
> >
> >
> > Ron Singerman-2 wrote:
> > >
> > > Tom,
> > >
> > > Any chance to see some pictures of your cockpit tent set-up. Sounds like
> > > a
> > > great idea.
> > >
> > >>>ron<<
> > > S/V Serenity
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Tom Hogarty" <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> > > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 6:14 PM
> > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some innovation,
> > > some
> > > problem
> > >
> > >
> > >>
> > >> The Rhode River fireworks were last night. Best display that I have
> > seen
> > >> in
> > >> years, set off from a barge just opposite Cadle Creek. We anchored
> > >> early,
> > >> the sky was clear, the moon rose full, the wind was still and Morning
> > >> Star
> > >> our most comfortable home. I really nagged Stan about a LED anchor
> > >> light,
> > >> and am very happy he talked me out of spending a few more hundred on
> > >> purchase and installation. We found a $10 LED lantern at Target, and I
> > >> got
> > >> out my fly rod with a 10 foot 4x leader with 3 lead shot on the tip,
> > >> threaded it through a drinking straw, and eased that trough a small
> > block
> > >> on
> > >> the spreader. I let the line loose and the lead shot pulled the line
> > >> through the block, then tied that to a small line and pulled it back
> > >> through
> > >> the block, and up went my LED anchor light. Worked great. I estimate
> > >> there
> > >> were 200 boats anchored for the display, many headed south on the
> > >> intercoastal. We camped in the cockpit, filled in with oak boards, and
> > >> sleeping in a Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2 tent. It fit the space
> > >> perfectly, and was very comfortable, had great netting to let in fresh
> > >> air
> > >> and a view of the night sky, and was bug and if needed, rainproof. It
> > >> weighs slightly over 5 pounds, and stores in a small bag; I no longer
> > see
> > >> a
> > >> need for a boom room. Sleeping in the cockpit in the tent allowed us to
> > >> use
> > >> the pop-top enclosed cabin as a kitchen, den, and bathroom. I am 5'10
> > >> and
> > >> 220# and I do not fit in the designated lavatory. Using a PETT toilet
> > in
> > >> the cabin with the pop top door closed, I was very comfortable. I think
> > >> this is much easier than pumping out, or cleaning a portapotti.
> > >> After a good nights sleep and proper breakfast, we went and sailed down
> > >> to
> > >> the mouth of the West River. Winds were a little high, so I lowered the
> > >> boom.
> > >> PROBLEM: On the way back I tried to raise the boom, but the spring
> > >> loaded
> > >> pin seemed to shear off. So now the boom is stuck in the down position.
> > >> This is the same pin that was broken on my old Rhodes that I sold last
> > >> year.
> > >> That pin was missing so I was able to fasten a bolt to hold up the boom.
> > >> This one is sheared and is stuck. The archives are not helpful with
> > >> this,
> > >> though it seems unfortunately common, at least to me. Any help is
> > >> appreciated. The best of the season is yet to come.
> > >> --
> > >> View this message in context:
> > >>
> > http://www.nabble.com/great-24-hours-on-the-water%2C-some-innovation%2C-some-problem-tp25322656p25322656.html
> > >> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> > >>
> > >> __________________________________________________
> > >> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> > >> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> > >>
> > >> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives
> > go
> > >> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> > >> __________________________________________________
> > >
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
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> > >
> > > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go
> > > to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> > > __________________________________________________
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > View this message in context:
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> >
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> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2009 17:15:27 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Tom Hogarty <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some
> innovation, some problem
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Message-ID: <25323465.post at talk.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
>
> Do you mean when the Rhodes is on the water? Yes, a two minute setup,
> including time to place the boards.
> Tom
>
>
>
> Rick-139 wrote:
> >
> > Tom,
> >
> > Are you able to set the tent up on the water?
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 7:17 PM, Tom Hogarty <tjhogarty at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Ron,
> >> Sorry, water damage to my point and shoot and not yet replaced it. The
> >> set
> >> up is easy to picture though. Boards across the seats to make a
> >> platform.
> >> Freestanding tent. It all fit nicely under the bimini. There are
> >> several
> >> light weight back packing tents that would work. We faced the tent door
> >> to
> >> the cabin. I just used the Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2.
> >> Tom (looking for new camera)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Ron Singerman-2 wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Tom,
> >> >
> >> > Any chance to see some pictures of your cockpit tent set-up. Sounds
> >> like
> >> > a
> >> > great idea.
> >> >
> >> >>>ron<<
> >> > S/V Serenity
> >> >
> >> > ----- Original Message -----
> >> > From: "Tom Hogarty" <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> >> > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >> > Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 6:14 PM
> >> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some innovation,
> >> > some
> >> > problem
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> The Rhode River fireworks were last night. Best display that I have
> >> seen
> >> >> in
> >> >> years, set off from a barge just opposite Cadle Creek. We anchored
> >> >> early,
> >> >> the sky was clear, the moon rose full, the wind was still and Morning
> >> >> Star
> >> >> our most comfortable home. I really nagged Stan about a LED anchor
> >> >> light,
> >> >> and am very happy he talked me out of spending a few more hundred on
> >> >> purchase and installation. We found a $10 LED lantern at Target, and
> >> I
> >> >> got
> >> >> out my fly rod with a 10 foot 4x leader with 3 lead shot on the tip,
> >> >> threaded it through a drinking straw, and eased that trough a small
> >> block
> >> >> on
> >> >> the spreader. I let the line loose and the lead shot pulled the line
> >> >> through the block, then tied that to a small line and pulled it back
> >> >> through
> >> >> the block, and up went my LED anchor light. Worked great. I estimate
> >> >> there
> >> >> were 200 boats anchored for the display, many headed south on the
> >> >> intercoastal. We camped in the cockpit, filled in with oak boards,
> >> and
> >> >> sleeping in a Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2 tent. It fit the space
> >> >> perfectly, and was very comfortable, had great netting to let in fresh
> >> >> air
> >> >> and a view of the night sky, and was bug and if needed, rainproof.
> >> It
> >> >> weighs slightly over 5 pounds, and stores in a small bag; I no longer
> >> see
> >> >> a
> >> >> need for a boom room. Sleeping in the cockpit in the tent allowed us
> >> to
> >> >> use
> >> >> the pop-top enclosed cabin as a kitchen, den, and bathroom. I am 5'10
> >> >> and
> >> >> 220# and I do not fit in the designated lavatory. Using a PETT toilet
> >> in
> >> >> the cabin with the pop top door closed, I was very comfortable. I
> >> think
> >> >> this is much easier than pumping out, or cleaning a portapotti.
> >> >> After a good nights sleep and proper breakfast, we went and sailed
> >> down
> >> >> to
> >> >> the mouth of the West River. Winds were a little high, so I lowered
> >> the
> >> >> boom.
> >> >> PROBLEM: On the way back I tried to raise the boom, but the spring
> >> >> loaded
> >> >> pin seemed to shear off. So now the boom is stuck in the down
> >> position.
> >> >> This is the same pin that was broken on my old Rhodes that I sold last
> >> >> year.
> >> >> That pin was missing so I was able to fasten a bolt to hold up the
> >> boom.
> >> >> This one is sheared and is stuck. The archives are not helpful with
> >> >> this,
> >> >> though it seems unfortunately common, at least to me. Any help is
> >> >> appreciated. The best of the season is yet to come.
> >> >> --
> >> >> View this message in context:
> >> >>
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> >> >> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> >> >>
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2009 17:36:43 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Tom Hogarty <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some
> innovation, some problem
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Message-ID: <25323547.post at talk.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
>
> Here is a diagram of the tent.
> http://www.nabble.com/file/p25323547/Diagram-LightWedge2.jpg
>
>
>
> Rick-139 wrote:
> >
> > Tom,
> >
> > Are you able to set the tent up on the water?
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 7:17 PM, Tom Hogarty <tjhogarty at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Ron,
> >> Sorry, water damage to my point and shoot and not yet replaced it. The
> >> set
> >> up is easy to picture though. Boards across the seats to make a
> >> platform.
> >> Freestanding tent. It all fit nicely under the bimini. There are
> >> several
> >> light weight back packing tents that would work. We faced the tent door
> >> to
> >> the cabin. I just used the Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2.
> >> Tom (looking for new camera)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Ron Singerman-2 wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Tom,
> >> >
> >> > Any chance to see some pictures of your cockpit tent set-up. Sounds
> >> like
> >> > a
> >> > great idea.
> >> >
> >> >>>ron<<
> >> > S/V Serenity
> >> >
> >> > ----- Original Message -----
> >> > From: "Tom Hogarty" <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> >> > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >> > Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 6:14 PM
> >> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some innovation,
> >> > some
> >> > problem
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> The Rhode River fireworks were last night. Best display that I have
> >> seen
> >> >> in
> >> >> years, set off from a barge just opposite Cadle Creek. We anchored
> >> >> early,
> >> >> the sky was clear, the moon rose full, the wind was still and Morning
> >> >> Star
> >> >> our most comfortable home. I really nagged Stan about a LED anchor
> >> >> light,
> >> >> and am very happy he talked me out of spending a few more hundred on
> >> >> purchase and installation. We found a $10 LED lantern at Target, and
> >> I
> >> >> got
> >> >> out my fly rod with a 10 foot 4x leader with 3 lead shot on the tip,
> >> >> threaded it through a drinking straw, and eased that trough a small
> >> block
> >> >> on
> >> >> the spreader. I let the line loose and the lead shot pulled the line
> >> >> through the block, then tied that to a small line and pulled it back
> >> >> through
> >> >> the block, and up went my LED anchor light. Worked great. I estimate
> >> >> there
> >> >> were 200 boats anchored for the display, many headed south on the
> >> >> intercoastal. We camped in the cockpit, filled in with oak boards,
> >> and
> >> >> sleeping in a Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2 tent. It fit the space
> >> >> perfectly, and was very comfortable, had great netting to let in fresh
> >> >> air
> >> >> and a view of the night sky, and was bug and if needed, rainproof.
> >> It
> >> >> weighs slightly over 5 pounds, and stores in a small bag; I no longer
> >> see
> >> >> a
> >> >> need for a boom room. Sleeping in the cockpit in the tent allowed us
> >> to
> >> >> use
> >> >> the pop-top enclosed cabin as a kitchen, den, and bathroom. I am 5'10
> >> >> and
> >> >> 220# and I do not fit in the designated lavatory. Using a PETT toilet
> >> in
> >> >> the cabin with the pop top door closed, I was very comfortable. I
> >> think
> >> >> this is much easier than pumping out, or cleaning a portapotti.
> >> >> After a good nights sleep and proper breakfast, we went and sailed
> >> down
> >> >> to
> >> >> the mouth of the West River. Winds were a little high, so I lowered
> >> the
> >> >> boom.
> >> >> PROBLEM: On the way back I tried to raise the boom, but the spring
> >> >> loaded
> >> >> pin seemed to shear off. So now the boom is stuck in the down
> >> position.
> >> >> This is the same pin that was broken on my old Rhodes that I sold last
> >> >> year.
> >> >> That pin was missing so I was able to fasten a bolt to hold up the
> >> boom.
> >> >> This one is sheared and is stuck. The archives are not helpful with
> >> >> this,
> >> >> though it seems unfortunately common, at least to me. Any help is
> >> >> appreciated. The best of the season is yet to come.
> >> >> --
> >> >> View this message in context:
> >> >>
> >> http://www.nabble.com/great-24-hours-on-the-water%2C-some-innovation%2C-some-problem-tp25322656p25322656.html
> >> >> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> >> >>
> >> >> __________________________________________________
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> >>
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> >>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 05:09:02 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Tom Hogarty <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bimini Variations
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Message-ID: <25329514.post at talk.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
>
> The bimini is also important to control the dew in the cockpit. When we
> spend the night we have noticed that we need to set up the bimini and poptop
> enclosure promptly at dusk, because when it cools the dew point is reached.
> Our bimini fit inside out Honda Civic Si. It would not fit in my Tundra
> pick up bed, but it fit inside the Honda, one arm across the dash.
> Tom Hogarty
>
>
> cowie wrote:
> >
> > Art:
> >
> > I have the current General Boats bimini and love it. My boat is in the
> > water at a slip and I keep the bimini in it's cover tucked under the boom.
> > It usualy stays in this position while I motor out of the dock area and
> > then folds down to the cabin top while I unfurl the sails. Once the sails
> > are set the bimini opens up in a matter of minutes. In a light to
> > moderate breeze I often leave the bimini and pop top open. If it starts
> > blowing hard and I need to furl the main then the pop top goes down and
> > it's more wind than I want for the bimini so it gets stowed against the
> > cabin top. This is my first season so I am not sure what winter storage
> > will entail. My boat will get stowed in the boatyard on the hard and I am
> > not sure if the bimini will fit in my suv to take home for the winter?
> >
> >
> > Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> >>
> >> Alex,
> >>
> >> You brought up a bimini question some months ago which makes me curious
> >> about what experience anyone has had experimenting with their bimini
> >> configuration. Bimini, the rig you love selectively - cover from the
> >> rays, rain, wind, but otherwise tough to contend with while sailing,
> >> maybe in the way for movement around and/or adjusting the boat, difficult
> >> to store in the off-season.
> >>
> >> Has anyone adjusted their bimini to make it longer or shorter (bow to
> >> stern), taller or less tall, or easier to transport or store? What is
> >> the best way to cope with access to the control lines for the IMF main?
> >> Has anyone dropped a sun shade from the front, back, or sides? Anyone
> >> know if there is a bimini with an easily removable top? I have looked on
> >> the web, but haven't found much success as yet. For us "mature" sailors
> >> there must be a way to make the bimini our friend.
> >>
> >> You may have found something, Alex. I'd appreciate any input.
> >>
> >> Art
> >> s/v Mary Jane
> >> Atlanta/St Pete
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> __________________________________________________
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> >>
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> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 08:51:42 -0400
> From: "stan" <stan at rhodes22.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes for sale
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Message-ID: <BCE3F4B3DCEB4DA5A818AD2DFCD4E1AC at rhodes>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> what is the year?
>
> general boats
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Rossman" <rossmanc90 at yahoo.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 10:05 AM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes for sale
>
>
> I am putting my Rhodes22 up for sale. If anyone knows someone interested,
> you can email me for more info rossmanc90 at yahoo.com . I live in Springfield,
> MA.
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 08:57:31 EDT
> From: ASNOOCH at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Proof of authenticity (STAN SPITZER I DO
> NOTOWNA "RIG" R...
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
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>
> Good Morning Rummy!
>
> Perhaps you might appreciate the following very brief audio track that will
> sneak up much like cheap underwear . Hopefully the small audio attachment
> will get through.
>
> Burt
> Golden Snooch
> Southold, NY
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 09:47:52 -0400
> From: "stan" <stan at rhodes22.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] How to honor the process -- if you find a
> used22
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Message-ID: <EF879FA2880F4E9BBF91B4F1F50E0F1E at rhodes>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> how could I deny such a modest request from such a loyal GB supporter
>
> ss
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <R22RumRunner at aol.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 11:53 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] How to honor the process -- if you find a
> used22
>
>
> > Stan,
> >
> > I would like a new, 2010 R22 with no money down, no interest and no
> > payments.
> >
> > Rummy
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 9/5/2009 11:30:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > stan at rhodes22.com writes:
> >
> >
> > Todd,
> >
> > No. We have to go underneath. Paul is from Princeton. Princeton,
> > Harvard, Yale and Columbia all turned me down. I was not so smooth in
> > those
> > days having come from the backwaters of South Brooklyn where the only
> > gentlemen in that rough fishermen enclave were the hit men from Murder
> > Incorporated (the leading local industry) who carefully checked your ID
> > before executing a contract. Purdue must have been desperate. .
> >
> > We have dreamed of the financing phase of the business for years but
> > never
> >
> > have managed the reserves needed. However, we can't bear seeing buyers
> > sit
> > there crying because they need a trailer or some other option that would
> > take them beyond budget, and end the dream. So we have given balance
> > in-house financing for as long as 10 years. No defaults - so far.
> >
> > What did you have in mind?
> >
> > ss
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Todd Tavares" <sprocket80 at mail.com>
> > To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 10:23 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] How to honor the process -- if you find a
> > used22
> >
> >
> > Stan,
> >
> > If I can convince you to get into the Rhodes 22 financing business too,
> > I would send you the first check tomorrow. :^D???
> >
> > Even after all of my wisecracking, I am standing up in front of my
> > computer giving you an ovation. I think you have
> > hit on the next evolution in small business. Your name should be right
> > above Paul Krugman.
> >
> > Todd T.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: stan
> > To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List"
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] How to honor the process -- if you find
> > a used 22
> > Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2009 07:40:51 -0400
> >
> >
> > see voluntary attachment program
> >
> > ss
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From:
> > To:
> > Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 4:59 PM
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] How to honor the process -- if you find a
> > used 22
> >
> >
> >> Once again, I have been reading the list for sometime. It is
> > interesting
> >> reading...warts and all. If one wants to honor the GB process and
> > finds
> >> a used boat on the internet, what is the best process? Do you call
> > Stan
> >> and have him buy it, tack on his GB fee and pay the premium to help
> > keep
> >> GB in business? Any suggestions....
> >>
> >> Rich Anderson
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> __________________________________________________
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> > See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!
> >
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>
> Message: 12
> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 07:19:13 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Chris Rossman <rossmanc90 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes for sale
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Message-ID: <61279.45543.qm at web45702.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> It is a late 70's.? I had purchased it in 2007 and had to completely gut it.? I replaced all the stringers, and refiberglassed them in.? All the wood flooring has been replaced.? It has new bottom paint and porti potti.? The jib and main sails are in?useable condition,? I had them repaired this spring by Kapa Sails out of Clinton, CT.? And also I have a?new Genoa.? The 1996 3 hp Evinrude?runs good but does need a tune up.?The trailer has?a new axel, wheel bearings, wheels, wiring and lights, winch.? The boat?still needs the cosmetics finished, such as the hull liner, new cusions etc.? There are a few cracks in the gel coat.? It is in sailing condition and I have used it on Long Island Sound and up on Lake Champlain.? I will send a few pics I have.??It is on Craigs list?for?$4800,? but that is nego.?
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: stan <stan at rhodes22.com>
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 7, 2009 8:51:42 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes for sale
>
> what is the year?
>
> general boats
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Rossman" <rossmanc90 at yahoo.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 10:05 AM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes for sale
>
>
> I am putting my Rhodes22 up for sale. If anyone knows someone interested,
> you can email me for more info rossmanc90 at yahoo.com . I live in Springfield,
> MA.
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 13
> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 10:25:43 -0400
> From: "stan" <stan at rhodes22.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Proof of authenticity (STAN SPITZER I
> DONOT OWNA "RIG" RATHER A 71 RHODES CONTINENTAL)
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Message-ID: <DDD48530B01849E2A935CA5317A1E8AF at rhodes>
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>
> just let us know when you are ready to sell your boat privately and we will
> tell you how to get your exclusive, amazingly high powered selling tool
> certificate. of course, if, when you do sell, you are the oldest Rhodie
> standing, the plan is not voluntary, it is free.
>
> ss
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan Robertson" <bigal_61 at msn.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 10:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Proof of authenticity (STAN SPITZER I DONOT
> OWNA "RIG" RATHER A 71 RHODES CONTINENTAL)
>
>
> As the Scriptures say, "A soft answer turneth away wrath." (I hope for
> John's sake)
> But what's this "Rhodes Certificate of Support" or authenticity all about?
> Stan, as an original owner ('83) how do we get one? We sailed ours all this
> past week by the way and slept out on it 3 nights; as good as ever!!
> Alan & Barbara
> Delmar NY
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bob Keller<mailto:r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com>
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Proof of authenticity (STAN SPITZER I DONOT
> OWN A "RIG" RATHER A 71 RHODES CONTINENTAL)
>
>
>
> Priceless.
>
> > From: stan at rhodes22.com<mailto:stan at rhodes22.com>
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 07:42:17 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Proof of authenticity (STAN SPITZER I DO
> NOT OWN A "RIG" RATHER A 71 RHODES CONTINENTAL)
> >
> > John,
> >
> > I am really sorry to see you so upset - life is too short for these kind
> of
> > misunderstandings to cause such a reaction. (I am working on it but so
> far
> > have not been Knighted so am not entitled to your having to address me
> as
> > "Sir")
> >
> > I don't ever recall ever saying you did not own a Rhodes or a Triad
> trailer.
> > Was it my use of the word "Rig" that caused all this damage? Rig simply
> > means (at least to me) the complete package of boat and trailer and
> maybe
> > motor. It in no way was meant to imply or, to use your word, "insinuate"
> > that you did not buy a Rhodes sailboat or a Triad trailer. (Nor was it
> my
> > understanding this was even the issue we were haggling about) However,
> for
> > historical interest, your boat was one of the first boats ever built for
> us
> > and may one day have extra value for that very reason. It was built in
> > Wichita KS by Lofland Sailcraft, long since out of business, probably
> > because they did not learn how to be, as you define us, "extortionists".
> >
> > Come on John, relax. You are missing GB's issue and getting upset over
> > issues that never were.
> >
> > Let us know if you need anything from GB. You are grandfathered in,
> having
> > purchased your boat prior to our grand idea of the GB Certificate of
> Support
> > program to help us keep up the value of your Rhodes by keeping it a boat
> > still in production.
> >
> > Your favorite boat builder,
> >
> > stan
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Shulick" <jsbudda at verizon.net<mailto:jsbudda at verizon.net>>
> > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>>
> > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 9:06 PM
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Proof of authenticity (STAN SPITZER I DO NOT
> OWN A
> > "RIG" RATHER A 71 RHODES CONTINENTAL)
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Sir,
> > >
> > > Now you've really ticked me off with your insinuations that I don't
> really
> > > own a Rhodes rather a cheep knockoff of some sort. Enclosed are the
> > > original
> > > documents that the previous owner was kind enough to give me.
> > >
> > >
> http://www.nabble.com/file/p25232842/Boat.jpeg<http://www.nabble.com/file/p25232842/Boat.jpeg>
> > >
> > > Also for the trailer
> > >
> > >
> http://www.nabble.com/file/p25232842/Trailer.jpeg<http://www.nabble.com/file/p25232842/Trailer.jpeg>
> > >
> > > If you would like I also have the 6 page hand typed version of your
> > > assembly
> > > and rigging instructions. I sincerely hope this will put an end to
> this
> > > ridiculous banter about the authenticity of my boat. As I will be
> > > documenting the complete restoration of both my RHODES CONTINENTAL and
> > > trailer including links to all suppliers for parts if you could be so
> kind
> > > as to list any US or foreign patents you have regarding the 71 Rhodes
> > > Continental and or the uni / matic RC trailer with a brief description
> > > next
> > > to the appropriate patent number I will refrain from posting any
> sensitive
> > > or proprietary info. Otherwise go pound salt. When and/or if I sell my
> > > Rhodes the new owner will need nothing from you or your company as the
> > > boat
> > > will be completely restored rendering your attempts at extortion for
> > > service
> > > moot.
> > >
> > > John Shulick
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > View this message in context:
> > >
> http://www.nabble.com/Proof-of-authenticity-%28STAN-SPITZER-I-DO-NOT-OWN-A-%22RIG%22-RATHER-A-71-RHODES-CONTINENTAL%29-tp25232842p25232842.html<http://www.nabble.com/Proof-of-authenticity-%28STAN-SPITZER-I-DO-NOT-OWN-A-%22RIG%22-RATHER-A-71-RHODES-CONTINENTAL%29-tp25232842p25232842.html>
> > > Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> > >
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> > >
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> > >
> > > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives
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> >
> > __________________________________________________
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> Message: 14
> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 10:30:07 -0400
> From: "stan" <stan at rhodes22.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes for sale
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
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> we can't buy back boats earlier than mid eighties for our recycling program
> but will let inquiries know of it. let us know if you decide to go with
> our voluntary Certificate of Support program per the attached.
>
> stan/general boats
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Rossman" <rossmanc90 at yahoo.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 10:19 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes for sale
>
>
> It is a late 70's. I had purchased it in 2007 and had to completely gut it.
> I replaced all the stringers, and refiberglassed them in. All the wood
> flooring has been replaced. It has new bottom paint and porti potti. The jib
> and main sails are in useable condition, I had them repaired this spring by
> Kapa Sails out of Clinton, CT. And also I have a new Genoa. The 1996 3 hp
> Evinrude runs good but does need a tune up. The trailer has a new axel,
> wheel bearings, wheels, wiring and lights, winch. The boat still needs the
> cosmetics finished, such as the hull liner, new cusions etc. There are a few
> cracks in the gel coat. It is in sailing condition and I have used it on
> Long Island Sound and up on Lake Champlain. I will send a few pics I have.
> It is on Craigs list for $4800, but that is nego.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: stan <stan at rhodes22.com>
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 7, 2009 8:51:42 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes for sale
>
> what is the year?
>
> general boats
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Rossman" <rossmanc90 at yahoo.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 10:05 AM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes for sale
>
>
> I am putting my Rhodes22 up for sale. If anyone knows someone interested,
> you can email me for more info rossmanc90 at yahoo.com . I live in Springfield,
> MA.
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 15
> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 11:10:24 -0400
> From: Stephen Staum <staum at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some
> innovation, some problem
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Message-ID: <4B999378-F8E8-4D1C-AC48-81EE17F93299 at earthlink.net>
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> FYI, I cut 11 x 4" boards to length with a piece of 1/4" round stock
> tacked to @ end to lock into the trough on the cockpit benches & fill
> the entire footwell. With Bimini above (& tarp over it in inclement
> weather) no boom room is needed. Bungeed together boards store in 2
> stacks under the cockpit bench when not in use.
>
> Stephen Staum
> 87 Rhodes 22, Carol Lee
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 6, 2009, at 7:17 PM, Tom Hogarty <tjhogarty at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > Ron,
> > Sorry, water damage to my point and shoot and not yet replaced it.
> > The set
> > up is easy to picture though. Boards across the seats to make a
> > platform.
> > Freestanding tent. It all fit nicely under the bimini. There are
> > several
> > light weight back packing tents that would work. We faced the tent
> > door to
> > the cabin. I just used the Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2.
> > Tom (looking for new camera)
> >
> >
> >
> > Ron Singerman-2 wrote:
> >>
> >> Tom,
> >>
> >> Any chance to see some pictures of your cockpit tent set-up.
> >> Sounds like
> >> a
> >> great idea.
> >>
> >>>> ron<<
> >> S/V Serenity
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Tom Hogarty" <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> >> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >> Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 6:14 PM
> >> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some
> >> innovation,
> >> some
> >> problem
> >>
> >>
> >>>
> >>> The Rhode River fireworks were last night. Best display that I
> >>> have seen
> >>> in
> >>> years, set off from a barge just opposite Cadle Creek. We anchored
> >>> early,
> >>> the sky was clear, the moon rose full, the wind was still and
> >>> Morning
> >>> Star
> >>> our most comfortable home. I really nagged Stan about a LED anchor
> >>> light,
> >>> and am very happy he talked me out of spending a few more hundred on
> >>> purchase and installation. We found a $10 LED lantern at Target,
> >>> and I
> >>> got
> >>> out my fly rod with a 10 foot 4x leader with 3 lead shot on the tip,
> >>> threaded it through a drinking straw, and eased that trough a
> >>> small block
> >>> on
> >>> the spreader. I let the line loose and the lead shot pulled the
> >>> line
> >>> through the block, then tied that to a small line and pulled it back
> >>> through
> >>> the block, and up went my LED anchor light. Worked great. I
> >>> estimate
> >>> there
> >>> were 200 boats anchored for the display, many headed south on the
> >>> intercoastal. We camped in the cockpit, filled in with oak
> >>> boards, and
> >>> sleeping in a Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2 tent. It fit the
> >>> space
> >>> perfectly, and was very comfortable, had great netting to let in
> >>> fresh
> >>> air
> >>> and a view of the night sky, and was bug and if needed,
> >>> rainproof. It
> >>> weighs slightly over 5 pounds, and stores in a small bag; I no
> >>> longer see
> >>> a
> >>> need for a boom room. Sleeping in the cockpit in the tent allowed
> >>> us to
> >>> use
> >>> the pop-top enclosed cabin as a kitchen, den, and bathroom. I am
> >>> 5'10
> >>> and
> >>> 220# and I do not fit in the designated lavatory. Using a PETT
> >>> toilet in
> >>> the cabin with the pop top door closed, I was very comfortable. I
> >>> think
> >>> this is much easier than pumping out, or cleaning a portapotti.
> >>> After a good nights sleep and proper breakfast, we went and sailed
> >>> down
> >>> to
> >>> the mouth of the West River. Winds were a little high, so I
> >>> lowered the
> >>> boom.
> >>> PROBLEM: On the way back I tried to raise the boom, but the spring
> >>> loaded
> >>> pin seemed to shear off. So now the boom is stuck in the down
> >>> position.
> >>> This is the same pin that was broken on my old Rhodes that I sold
> >>> last
> >>> year.
> >>> That pin was missing so I was able to fasten a bolt to hold up the
> >>> boom.
> >>> This one is sheared and is stuck. The archives are not helpful with
> >>> this,
> >>> though it seems unfortunately common, at least to me. Any help is
> >>> appreciated. The best of the season is yet to come.
> >>> --
> >>> View this message in context:
> >>> http://www.nabble.com/great-24-hours-on-the-water%2C-some-innovation%2C-some-problem-tp25322656p25322656.html
> >>> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> >>>
> >>> __________________________________________________
> >>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
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> >>>
> >>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and
> >>> archives go
> >>> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> >>> __________________________________________________
> >>
> >> __________________________________________________
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> >>
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> >> archives go
> >> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> >> __________________________________________________
> >>
> >>
> >
> > --
> > View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/great-24-hours-on-the-water%2C-some-innovation%2C-some-problem-tp25322656p25323124.html
> > Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> >
> > __________________________________________________
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> >
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> > archives go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> > __________________________________________________
>
>
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> Message: 16
> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 08:25:42 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Tom Hogarty <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some
> innovation, some problem
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Message-ID: <25332230.post at talk.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
>
> I stored my boards under the bench, but they got wet there. Now they are in
> the V berth. This tarp from Piragis is a good fit for the Rhodes.
> http://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com/browse.cfm/4,7542.html If you
> pre-tie short lines on the loops, you can get shelter very quickly. It
> stores in a very small bag. I prefer the tent for overnight because it is
> bug proof.
> Tom
>
>
>
> Stephen Staum wrote:
> >
> > FYI, I cut 11 x 4" boards to length with a piece of 1/4" round stock
> > tacked to @ end to lock into the trough on the cockpit benches & fill
> > the entire footwell. With Bimini above (& tarp over it in inclement
> > weather) no boom room is needed. Bungeed together boards store in 2
> > stacks under the cockpit bench when not in use.
> >
> > Stephen Staum
> > 87 Rhodes 22, Carol Lee
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Sep 6, 2009, at 7:17 PM, Tom Hogarty <tjhogarty at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Ron,
> >> Sorry, water damage to my point and shoot and not yet replaced it.
> >> The set
> >> up is easy to picture though. Boards across the seats to make a
> >> platform.
> >> Freestanding tent. It all fit nicely under the bimini. There are
> >> several
> >> light weight back packing tents that would work. We faced the tent
> >> door to
> >> the cabin. I just used the Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2.
> >> Tom (looking for new camera)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Ron Singerman-2 wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Tom,
> >>>
> >>> Any chance to see some pictures of your cockpit tent set-up.
> >>> Sounds like
> >>> a
> >>> great idea.
> >>>
> >>>>> ron<<
> >>> S/V Serenity
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Tom Hogarty" <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> >>> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >>> Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 6:14 PM
> >>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some
> >>> innovation,
> >>> some
> >>> problem
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>
> >>>> The Rhode River fireworks were last night. Best display that I
> >>>> have seen
> >>>> in
> >>>> years, set off from a barge just opposite Cadle Creek. We anchored
> >>>> early,
> >>>> the sky was clear, the moon rose full, the wind was still and
> >>>> Morning
> >>>> Star
> >>>> our most comfortable home. I really nagged Stan about a LED anchor
> >>>> light,
> >>>> and am very happy he talked me out of spending a few more hundred on
> >>>> purchase and installation. We found a $10 LED lantern at Target,
> >>>> and I
> >>>> got
> >>>> out my fly rod with a 10 foot 4x leader with 3 lead shot on the tip,
> >>>> threaded it through a drinking straw, and eased that trough a
> >>>> small block
> >>>> on
> >>>> the spreader. I let the line loose and the lead shot pulled the
> >>>> line
> >>>> through the block, then tied that to a small line and pulled it back
> >>>> through
> >>>> the block, and up went my LED anchor light. Worked great. I
> >>>> estimate
> >>>> there
> >>>> were 200 boats anchored for the display, many headed south on the
> >>>> intercoastal. We camped in the cockpit, filled in with oak
> >>>> boards, and
> >>>> sleeping in a Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2 tent. It fit the
> >>>> space
> >>>> perfectly, and was very comfortable, had great netting to let in
> >>>> fresh
> >>>> air
> >>>> and a view of the night sky, and was bug and if needed,
> >>>> rainproof. It
> >>>> weighs slightly over 5 pounds, and stores in a small bag; I no
> >>>> longer see
> >>>> a
> >>>> need for a boom room. Sleeping in the cockpit in the tent allowed
> >>>> us to
> >>>> use
> >>>> the pop-top enclosed cabin as a kitchen, den, and bathroom. I am
> >>>> 5'10
> >>>> and
> >>>> 220# and I do not fit in the designated lavatory. Using a PETT
> >>>> toilet in
> >>>> the cabin with the pop top door closed, I was very comfortable. I
> >>>> think
> >>>> this is much easier than pumping out, or cleaning a portapotti.
> >>>> After a good nights sleep and proper breakfast, we went and sailed
> >>>> down
> >>>> to
> >>>> the mouth of the West River. Winds were a little high, so I
> >>>> lowered the
> >>>> boom.
> >>>> PROBLEM: On the way back I tried to raise the boom, but the spring
> >>>> loaded
> >>>> pin seemed to shear off. So now the boom is stuck in the down
> >>>> position.
> >>>> This is the same pin that was broken on my old Rhodes that I sold
> >>>> last
> >>>> year.
> >>>> That pin was missing so I was able to fasten a bolt to hold up the
> >>>> boom.
> >>>> This one is sheared and is stuck. The archives are not helpful with
> >>>> this,
> >>>> though it seems unfortunately common, at least to me. Any help is
> >>>> appreciated. The best of the season is yet to come.
> >>>> --
> >>>> View this message in context:
> >>>> http://www.nabble.com/great-24-hours-on-the-water%2C-some-innovation%2C-some-problem-tp25322656p25322656.html
> >>>> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> >>>>
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> Message: 17
> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 11:29:51 -0400
> From: "stan" <stan at rhodes22.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some
> innovation, some problem
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
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>
> what tent brand and model is it and who sells it and how much
>
> ss
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Hogarty" <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 11:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some innovation,
> some problem
>
>
> >
> > I stored my boards under the bench, but they got wet there. Now they are
> > in
> > the V berth. This tarp from Piragis is a good fit for the Rhodes.
> > http://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com/browse.cfm/4,7542.html If you
> > pre-tie short lines on the loops, you can get shelter very quickly. It
> > stores in a very small bag. I prefer the tent for overnight because it is
> > bug proof.
> > Tom
> >
> >
> >
> > Stephen Staum wrote:
> >>
> >> FYI, I cut 11 x 4" boards to length with a piece of 1/4" round stock
> >> tacked to @ end to lock into the trough on the cockpit benches & fill
> >> the entire footwell. With Bimini above (& tarp over it in inclement
> >> weather) no boom room is needed. Bungeed together boards store in 2
> >> stacks under the cockpit bench when not in use.
> >>
> >> Stephen Staum
> >> 87 Rhodes 22, Carol Lee
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >> On Sep 6, 2009, at 7:17 PM, Tom Hogarty <tjhogarty at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> Ron,
> >>> Sorry, water damage to my point and shoot and not yet replaced it.
> >>> The set
> >>> up is easy to picture though. Boards across the seats to make a
> >>> platform.
> >>> Freestanding tent. It all fit nicely under the bimini. There are
> >>> several
> >>> light weight back packing tents that would work. We faced the tent
> >>> door to
> >>> the cabin. I just used the Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2.
> >>> Tom (looking for new camera)
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Ron Singerman-2 wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Tom,
> >>>>
> >>>> Any chance to see some pictures of your cockpit tent set-up.
> >>>> Sounds like
> >>>> a
> >>>> great idea.
> >>>>
> >>>>>> ron<<
> >>>> S/V Serenity
> >>>>
> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>> From: "Tom Hogarty" <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
> >>>> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >>>> Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 6:14 PM
> >>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some
> >>>> innovation,
> >>>> some
> >>>> problem
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> The Rhode River fireworks were last night. Best display that I
> >>>>> have seen
> >>>>> in
> >>>>> years, set off from a barge just opposite Cadle Creek. We anchored
> >>>>> early,
> >>>>> the sky was clear, the moon rose full, the wind was still and
> >>>>> Morning
> >>>>> Star
> >>>>> our most comfortable home. I really nagged Stan about a LED anchor
> >>>>> light,
> >>>>> and am very happy he talked me out of spending a few more hundred on
> >>>>> purchase and installation. We found a $10 LED lantern at Target,
> >>>>> and I
> >>>>> got
> >>>>> out my fly rod with a 10 foot 4x leader with 3 lead shot on the tip,
> >>>>> threaded it through a drinking straw, and eased that trough a
> >>>>> small block
> >>>>> on
> >>>>> the spreader. I let the line loose and the lead shot pulled the
> >>>>> line
> >>>>> through the block, then tied that to a small line and pulled it back
> >>>>> through
> >>>>> the block, and up went my LED anchor light. Worked great. I
> >>>>> estimate
> >>>>> there
> >>>>> were 200 boats anchored for the display, many headed south on the
> >>>>> intercoastal. We camped in the cockpit, filled in with oak
> >>>>> boards, and
> >>>>> sleeping in a Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2 tent. It fit the
> >>>>> space
> >>>>> perfectly, and was very comfortable, had great netting to let in
> >>>>> fresh
> >>>>> air
> >>>>> and a view of the night sky, and was bug and if needed,
> >>>>> rainproof. It
> >>>>> weighs slightly over 5 pounds, and stores in a small bag; I no
> >>>>> longer see
> >>>>> a
> >>>>> need for a boom room. Sleeping in the cockpit in the tent allowed
> >>>>> us to
> >>>>> use
> >>>>> the pop-top enclosed cabin as a kitchen, den, and bathroom. I am
> >>>>> 5'10
> >>>>> and
> >>>>> 220# and I do not fit in the designated lavatory. Using a PETT
> >>>>> toilet in
> >>>>> the cabin with the pop top door closed, I was very comfortable. I
> >>>>> think
> >>>>> this is much easier than pumping out, or cleaning a portapotti.
> >>>>> After a good nights sleep and proper breakfast, we went and sailed
> >>>>> down
> >>>>> to
> >>>>> the mouth of the West River. Winds were a little high, so I
> >>>>> lowered the
> >>>>> boom.
> >>>>> PROBLEM: On the way back I tried to raise the boom, but the spring
> >>>>> loaded
> >>>>> pin seemed to shear off. So now the boom is stuck in the down
> >>>>> position.
> >>>>> This is the same pin that was broken on my old Rhodes that I sold
> >>>>> last
> >>>>> year.
> >>>>> That pin was missing so I was able to fasten a bolt to hold up the
> >>>>> boom.
> >>>>> This one is sheared and is stuck. The archives are not helpful with
> >>>>> this,
> >>>>> though it seems unfortunately common, at least to me. Any help is
> >>>>> appreciated. The best of the season is yet to come.
> >>>>> --
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> >>>>> http://www.nabble.com/great-24-hours-on-the-water%2C-some-innovation%2C-some-problem-tp25322656p25322656.html
> >>>>> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> >>>>>
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> Message: 18
> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 08:58:44 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "robertdobson777 at yahoo.com" <robertdobson777 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] great 24 hours on the water, some
> innovation, some problem
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
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> Tom, send me your address off line and I will send you a spear pin.
>
> Bob
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 6, 2009, at 5:14 PM, Tom Hogarty <tjhogarty at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> The Rhode River fireworks were last night. Best display that I have seen in
> years, set off from a barge just opposite Cadle Creek. We anchored early,
> the sky was clear, the moon rose full, the wind was still and Morning Star
> our most comfortable home. I really nagged Stan about a LED anchor light,
> and am very happy he talked me out of spending a few more hundred on
> purchase and installation. We found a $10 LED lantern at Target, and I got
> out my fly rod with a 10 foot 4x leader with 3 lead shot on the tip,
> threaded it through a drinking straw, and eased that trough a small block on
> the spreader. I let the line loose and the lead shot pulled the line
> through the block, then tied that to a small line and pulled it back through
> the block, and up went my LED anchor light. Worked great. I estimate there
> were 200 boats anchored for the display, many headed south on the
> intercoastal. We camped in the cockpit, filled in with oak boards, and
> sleeping in a Mountain Hardware Light Wedge 2 tent. It fit the space
> perfectly, and was very comfortable, had great netting to let in fresh air
> and a view of the night sky, and was bug and if needed, rainproof. It
> weighs slightly over 5 pounds, and stores in a small bag; I no longer see a
> need for a boom room. Sleeping in the cockpit in the tent allowed us to use
> the pop-top enclosed cabin as a kitchen, den, and bathroom. I am 5'10 and
> 220# and I do not fit in the designated lavatory. Using a PETT toilet in
> the cabin with the pop top door closed, I was very comfortable. I think
> this is much easier than pumping out, or cleaning a portapotti.
> After a good nights sleep and proper breakfast, we went and sailed down to
> the mouth of the West River. Winds were a little high, so I lowered the
> boom.
> PROBLEM: On the way back I tried to raise the boom, but the spring loaded
> pin seemed to shear off. So now the boom is stuck in the down position.
> This is the same pin that was broken on my old Rhodes that I sold last year.
> That pin was missing so I was able to fasten a bolt to hold up the boom.
> This one is sheared and is stuck. The archives are not helpful with this,
> though it seems unfortunately common, at least to me. Any help is
> appreciated. The best of the season is yet to come.
> --
> View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/great-24-hours-on-the-water%2C-some-innovation%2C-some-problem-tp25322656p25322656.html
> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
>
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