[Rhodes22-list] Got launched, but...a

[Michael Hellyar]

I'm new to the Rhodes community- I'm an Abbott 22 owner (Canadian family built now history due top fire) - my good friend has one (78) and picked up a second (79) recently so we and our spouses can sail the shallow waters of Sandusky Bay and the Western Lake Erie basin. 
Our Rhodes' both in need of TLC and interior refits. So, learning all we can about how they are made, changed etc will help us get them back to good as new for this season.

Mike Hellyar
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On May 15, 2013, at 9:34 AM, "Wickman, William E" <WEWickman at spectraenergy.com> wrote:

> Ditto.  My shifter actually got stuck when I was trying to leave a launch ramp near some boats and if not for the aid from some onlookers (always present at launch ramps) I would have bounced off several boats trying to get back under control.  I disassembled my remote throttle/shifter and found it caked with corrosion and other gunk.  So my advice is to take your unit apart and give it a good cleaning.
> 
> Bill W 
> s/v Fina Lee
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of David Bradley
> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 1:46 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Got launched, but...a
> 
> Rob, I had the same problem with my remote throttle - if I recall correctly
> the cable needed to be lubricated.
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
> On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:23 AM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
> 
>> Ben,
>> Maybe you've helped with my problem.
>> 
>> 1 -I skipped this step, which, with any motor, one should not do. I would
>> suggest perhaps three "Hail Marys" if it's the first time in the water for
>> the season.
>> 2 - My remote throttle doesn't want to seem to go into reverse, which is
>> why I think the motor is stuck in gear somehow.
>> 3 - Doesn't seem to go into neutral.  Root cause of problem, I believe.
>> 4 - I usually do three times.
>> 5 - Agreed.
>> 6 - Agreed.
>> 7 - Agreed.  Although I would suggest a beer at this point is required
>> whether the motor started successfully or not.
>> 8 - Agreed.
>> 
>> I'll head to the lake and try your advice!  Thanks - rob
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
>> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Ben Cittadino
>> Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 7:03 PM
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Got launched, but...a
>> 
>> I have the same engine and can only report the following procedure:
>> 1-Say one "Hail Mary"
>> 2-Put engine into reverse.
>> 3-Put engine from reverse into neutral.
>> 4-Move throttle to full power twice only.
>> 5-Pull throttle back all the way.
>> 6-Hit start button and hold for 5 seconds or until engine catches and
>> begins to run.
>> 7-If engine doesn't work the first time, drink one beer slowly and do
>> nothing until finished with beer. (Don't flood engine).
>> 8-Check "dead man switch", gas connection, gas vent, and go back to step
>> one.
>> 
>> Seems to work most of the time.
>> 
>> Ben C (S/V Susan Kay)
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>> BenC
>> S/V Susan Kay (Rhodes22 '93 recycled '08) Highlands, NJ (Homeport)
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