[Rhodes22-list] Launched Ozone Ouch!

[ALICE WEISZ]

Lee,
 
You'd be amazed but the rope on my motor held it sideways as it was falling off the motor mount and gave me a little more time for rescue. (Of course, it was still runnning sideways ! - it's the upright position that seems to impair it).

Alice

 

> Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 09:25:28 -0700
> From: LKUHN at cnmc.org
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Launched Ozone Ouch!
> 
> 
> Ron,
> 
> If you're referring to the throttle arm I had the same problem. I tried
> tightening it several times but it kept coming loose. I eventually just
> tied a line around it. Doesn't look too good but it works. I tied the
> motor to the boat which looks even worse. I can't imagine the motor falling
> off and if it did I'm not sure the line would help that much.
> 
> http://old.nabble.com/file/p33763342/At%2BEase%2B10-5-09%2B022.jpg
> At+Ease+10-5-09+022.jpg 
> 
> As for doing stupid things on boats I could write a book. Once I thought my
> mainsail furler was broken until I discovered I was standing on the outhaul
> line.
> 
> When I first got my boat I thought sailing it was much easier and less scary
> than trying to get the thing in and out of its slip. The bigger the boat
> the worse it is. It's fun to watch some of the yachts at my marina try to
> get their tankers back into their slips. You don't see them doing it
> singlehandedly.
> 
> I recommend drinking more. The more you drink the more mistakes you'll make
> and the more you'll learn from your mistakes.
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> Lee
> 1986 Rhodes22 AT EASE
> Kent Island, MD
> 
> 
> 
> I understand this to be correct, now. I will take care of the situation
> when I visit Ozone next time. I'm glad no one was there to watch. I felt
> real stupid. I guess I won't be the last guy to run aground. I did had the
> marina move me to a slip that is not so tight in which to maneuver. Very
> little room for Ozone to get in. The folks in the marina are some of the
> nicest I have every met. The managers and staff are fantastic. Best
> customer service I have seen in a long time.
> 
> I posted some photos of the launch day on Flicker. I really had a good time
> out on the lake. My family really loves Ozone. My daughter has downs
> syndrome and she simply loves being out on the boat. Our standard poodle
> really seemed relaxed as well. Her first time on a boat.
> 
> Ron
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