[Rhodes22-list] a by and large tall story

Michael D. Weisner mweisner at ebsmed.com
Fri Jan 28 13:45:17 EST 2011 

***** NEWSFLASH ***** NEWSFLASH ***** NEWSFLASH *****
Edenton, NC - The colonial capital of North Carolina has once again become 
prominent in the news.  A small and very independent manufacturer of 
sailboats know as pocket cruisers, General Boats, has announced that the 
Rhodes 22 (R-22) is being considered as the newest launch vehicle by NASA. 
A spokesperson at the Space Center has confirmed that the R-22 is by far the 
simplest product in its class, complete with a self raising mast crane. 
Launch and recovery are further simplified through the use of self-centering 
submerged guide features of the standard Unimatic trailer vehicle.  Once 
launched, the R-22 provides a spacious cabin and cockpit with ample room for 
experiments not to mention crew rest and relaxation.  The dual furling 
systems provide continuously variable propulsion, augmented by the outboard 
engine, resulting in a truly dynamic hybrid arrangement.  In addition, 
environmentalists are excited by the fact that the product is manufactured 
using 80% recycled materials.  Scientists are currently deciding on the 
exact complement of options that they will require.  Delivery is expected by 
the time of the last shuttle mission.

Now, back to the regular news - Another series of snow storms are headed 
towards the northeast as NY digs out from under another 1-1/2 foot of snow 
from the last storm ...  Spring can't be too far away!  Where's that darn 
groundhog?

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ellner" <ellner at pressenter.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 12:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] a by and large tall story


> On 1/28/2011 7:27 AM, KUHN, LELAND wrote:
>
> Joe,
>
> I thought I saw another R22 out there,  I was just approaching Bali.  I
> thought  I  was seeing things.  The trailer explains the difference in
> our speed. I wish I had gotten the skipper's seats, as someone had
> suggested.
>
> I must go now I think it is starting to snow again.
>
> Rod
>> Joe,
>>
>> I find this unbelievable--you actually read "Eat prey, Luv???"
>>
>> Good post!
>>
>> Lee
>> 1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
>> Kent Island, MD
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>>
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org on behalf of Sling
>> Sent: Fri 1/28/2011 2:06 AM
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] a by and large tall story
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I got tired of waiting for Spring and good sailing weather.  So I drove 
>> to
>> Lake Hartwell loaded Second Wind on the trailer and headed south then 
>> west
>> along I-10.  When I reached the coast of California I stepped the mast 
>> and
>> splashed my Rhodes 22 into the Pacific.  I then sailed it across to 
>> Hawaii
>> on my way to Southeast Asia.  I left the boat on the trailer and found 
>> this
>> very useful as I could hit the east coast of any island I met, rent a tow
>> vehicle and tow the boat across to the west coast of the island and set 
>> off
>> again.  I filled every space of Second Wind with diet system meals, the 
>> kind
>> you put in boiling water and ....boil.  Someone on the list suggested I 
>> fill
>> every container available with Mt Gay rum.  I did. This included the 
>> brand
>> new waste water tank of the marine head some of you wisely convinced me I
>> needed.  By the time I crossed the Wallace line I had finished all the
>> provisions and rum.   I lost 55 pounds and all memory of the Pacific
>> crossing.  In general, I followed the Gold Galleon route established by 
>> the
>> Spaniards a ways back.  I used a bit of dead reckoning and the new 
>> bulkhead
>> mounted Plastimo Contest 130 compass some of you wisely suggested I buy. 
>> I
>> got the kind that you can see the headings from the stern of a boat three
>> lengths behind me.   This got me to the Philippine archipelago where I
>> provisioned and island hopped south to Indonesia and the island of Bali. 
>> I
>> have the attached motor tiller connection, which some of you wisely
>> suggested I get, so turning south was not a big problem.   I think I left
>> Second Wind anchored off Sanur with the appropriate amount of chain, 
>> line,
>> scope and insurance.  I am writing this from the village of Ubud in 
>> central
>> Bali close to the base of Mount Agung, the revered volcano.  You may have
>> read about Ubud in the popular book and movie "Eat prey, Luv".    I found
>> the Tohatsu 8hp 4 stroke some of you wisely recommended was up to the
>> challenge of all but the heavy rolling coasters off Lombok.  I would go 
>> with
>> a larger engine next time and extra fuel tanks as again per someone's on
>> list suggestion, I substituted Mt Gay for fuel.   However, it was a
>> continual battle between me and the boat over the fuel.   I would hear 
>> the
>> engine come on late at night after Second Wind thought I was asleep.  It 
>> was
>> easy to see that she was three sheets to the wind in the morning.    I
>> better end, my care giver just arrived.  Thanks to all on the list for 
>> your
>> much more useful postings.  If it weren't for you I wouldn't be in this
>> position (an owner of a Rhodes 22) waiting impatiently for Spring. 
>> Cheers
>> from Ubud, Joe
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