[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22-list Digest, Vol 3755, Issue 1
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Mon Jun 1 06:13:39 EDT 2015
Thanks Ken. That's the kind of feedback I'm looking for.
Rummy
In a message dated 5/31/2015 12:28:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:
Hi Rummy
I have switched to interlude Aqua a water base paint . Went on easy over
old ablative (fiberglass bottomcoat)
And is on its second year. A few places peeled where I hadn't sanded
enough of the old buildup off. It is a harder surface and doesn't come off if
you touch it
Ken
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> 1. Antifouling paint (The Rhodes 22 Email List)
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> 3. Rhodes mail (The Rhodes 22 Email List)
> 4. Re: Rhodes mail (The Rhodes 22 Email List)
> 5. Re: Spring Loaded Pin for Pop Top Slider
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> 6. Re: Spring Loaded Pin for Pop Top Slider
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> 7. Re: Spring Loaded Pin for Pop Top Slider
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> 8. Re: Antifouling paint (The Rhodes 22 Email List)
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> 10. Re: Antifouling paint (The Rhodes 22 Email List)
> 11. Re: Antifouling paint (The Rhodes 22 Email List)
> 12. Re: Antifouling paint (The Rhodes 22 Email List)
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> 14. Ron not Rob (The Rhodes 22 Email List)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 30 May 2015 13:38:56 -0400
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Antifouling paint
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> I'm finally healthy enough to start cleaning and getting RumRunner ready
to
> sail again. I'm rebuilding the galley and doing a few other things
inside,
> but the real project will be the bottom antifouling coating. I have
been
> using Micron CSC with fairly good results, but I thought I would ask
the
> list for recommendations from fresh water sailors. I'm looking for a
multi
> year coating as I hate pulling and dunking just for bottom paint.
>
> Rummy
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 30 May 2015 13:42:05 -0400
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Spring Loaded Pin for Pop Top Slider
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Message-ID: <8b59e.6a41e29c.429b506c at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Brooks,
> Stan has looked that way for the past twenty years. It must be the joy
of
> boat building that has kept him alive all these years. I suspect he will
be
> around for at least another twenty.
> He had an opportunity to sell General Boats several years ago, but what
> else would he do with his time?
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 5/30/2015 7:06:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:
>
> Hi All,
>
> FWIW:
>
> I passed through Edenton this Spring and visited the factory. As a
newbie,
> wanted to meet the legendary Stan and pick up a couple of parts.
>
> Not encouraging. He's 89, very frail, hasn't sold any boats, very
> discouraged.
>
> Several guys working there. I'm just wondering how long it's all going
to
> go on.
>
> I agree that he could be doing a good business in parts. I don't see him
> starting up a web site.
>
> I'm thinking of a 130 jib and wanted to wait till next year but may
order
> real soon (as soon as I dare break the news to wife).
>
> I'd say anyone wanting a big ticket item should go for it sooner, rather
> than later.
>
> If anyone has better knowledge, please speak up. Maybe I caught him on
a
> bad
> day.
>
> Brooks
> Cambridge, MD
>
>
>
>
>
> --
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 30 May 2015 14:00:32 -0400
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes mail
> To: "rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Message-ID: <SNT150-W38C24B1D600C176CC7BC2CCDC80 at phx.gbl>
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> Hello! John Racoosin here, subscription member of Rhodes22.org for a
year or so.
>
> I am trying to send a message to the Rhodes22 usergroup, and it is
telling me: "could not perform this operation because default mail client is not
properly installed."
>
> Can you help me please?
>
>
> Thanks and regards,
>
> John Racoosin
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 30 May 2015 14:31:00 -0400
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes mail
> To: "'The Rhodes 22 Email List'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
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> John,
>
> It appears that you have solved your problem as I am reading your request
> for assistance.
>
> Welcome to the Rhodes22.org mail list.
>
> Mike
> s/v Windlass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
>
>
>
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> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes mail
>
> Hello! John Racoosin here, subscription member of Rhodes22.org for a
year
> or so.
>
> I am trying to send a message to the Rhodes22 usergroup, and it is
telling
> me: "could not perform this operation because default mail client is not
> properly installed."
>
> Can you help me please?
>
>
> Thanks and regards,
>
> John Racoosin
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 30 May 2015 15:02:22 -0400
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Spring Loaded Pin for Pop Top Slider
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
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> Helen: Hi we live in central florida too and are refitting our '83
Rhodes. Feel free to email me at Spreadgoodnews at gmail.com
>
> Bob (palatka)
>
>> On May 30, 2015, at 9:40 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List
<rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all:
>>
>> On the subject of parts....Does anyone have, or know where we could
find a
>> used main for a Rhodes22. We would like a main and Jib but very much
>> need a main.
>>
>> We are redoing our 1974 Rhodes22 so need a conventional main..not the
>> furling main. If anyone has one or knows where I could find
one...would much
>> appreciate it. We are in Central fl.
>>
>> thanx Helen
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 5/30/2015 7:06:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> FWIW:
>>
>> I passed through Edenton this Spring and visited the factory. As a
newbie,
>> wanted to meet the legendary Stan and pick up a couple of parts.
>>
>> Not encouraging. He's 89, very frail, hasn't sold any boats, very
>> discouraged.
>>
>> Several guys working there. I'm just wondering how long it's all
going to
>> go on.
>>
>> I agree that he could be doing a good business in parts. I don't see
him
>> starting up a web site.
>>
>> I'm thinking of a 130 jib and wanted to wait till next year but may
order
>> real soon (as soon as I dare break the news to wife).
>>
>> I'd say anyone wanting a big ticket item should go for it sooner,
rather
>> than later.
>>
>> If anyone has better knowledge, please speak up. Maybe I caught him on
a
>> bad
>> day.
>>
>> Brooks
>> Cambridge, MD
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> View this message in context:
>>
http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/Spring-Loaded-Pin-for-Pop-Top-Slider-tp49994p50003.html
>> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
>> __________________________________________________
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Sat, 30 May 2015 13:47:19 -0700 (MST)
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Spring Loaded Pin for Pop Top Slider
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Message-ID: <1433018839360-50010.post at n5.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Hi Helen,
>
> I think you're likely to reach more people if you post this on a new
thread.
> This one has really drifted.
>
> You might also consider contacting Stan. I vaguely remember quite a few
> masts with sails on racks.
>
> Brooks
> Cambridge, MD
>
>
>
> --
> View this message in context:
http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/Spring-Loaded-Pin-for-Pop-Top-Slider-tp49994p50010.html
> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 30 May 2015 13:51:45 -0700 (MST)
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Spring Loaded Pin for Pop Top Slider
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Message-ID: <1433019105974-50011.post at n5.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Start an organic farm? That was very much on his mind.
>
> I'm glad to hear it's standard. But, 89?
>
> Thanks for the counter point Rummy.
>
> I hope he ives to 100+ and is still selling parts and boats.
>
> Brooks
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> View this message in context: http://rhodes-22.10653
44.n5.nabble.com/Spring-Loaded-Pin-for-Pop-Top-Slider-tp49994p50011.html
> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Sat, 30 May 2015 17:27:56 -0400
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Antifouling paint
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Message-ID:
> <CAEOL17dXRFQdw75HOEjog_M7xhUX8j=Wbz8JYiGa5cUd0vbDVw at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Petit Trinidad was put on my boat by Stan and Co. During a recycle for
the
> previous owners. I put on a coat in spring of 2013 just before plunging.
I
> have a diver friend who cleans boat bottoms as a business and she checks
my
> boat once or twice a sailing season and always reports that it is very
> clean with just a few barnacles. I'm shooting for 5 years with no
> repainting.
>
> I'm on the Chesapeake Bay which is different from freshwater lakes. So I
> don't know if this will be helpful to you rummy.
>
> Glad to hear you're feeling and doing well.
>
> Marlan
>
> S/v Nautisaurus
>
> Rhode river
>
> Edgewater maryland
> On May 30, 2015 1:39 PM, "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
>> I'm finally healthy enough to start cleaning and getting RumRunner
ready to
>> sail again. I'm rebuilding the galley and doing a few other things
inside,
>> but the real project will be the bottom antifouling coating. I have
been
>> using Micron CSC with fairly good results, but I thought I would ask
the
>> list for recommendations from fresh water sailors. I'm looking for a
multi
>> year coating as I hate pulling and dunking just for bottom paint.
>>
>> Rummy
>> __________________________________________________
>> 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
>> __________________________________________________
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Sat, 30 May 2015 18:35:31 -0400
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Spring Loaded Pin for Pop Top Slider
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Message-ID: <157d3b.57249271.429b9533 at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Thanx Brooks will contact Stan...........Helen
>
>
> In a message dated 5/30/2015 4:47:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:
>
> Hi Helen,
>
> I think you're likely to reach more people if you post this on a new
> thread.
> This one has really drifted.
>
> You might also consider contacting Stan. I vaguely remember quite a few
> masts with sails on racks.
>
> Brooks
> Cambridge, MD
>
>
>
> --
> View this message in context:
>
http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/Spring-Loaded-Pin-for-Pop-Top-Slider-tp49994p50010.html
> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> __________________________________________________
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Sat, 30 May 2015 18:59:24 -0400
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Antifouling paint
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Message-ID: <A047B464-D84A-41D5-8028-E1CBDBCD3BE4 at me.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Petit Trinidad is on my boat as well. I had her in a beautiful
freshwater lake in NH before moving south and it was very effective.
>
> I hope you continue to heal and get stronger, Rummy.
>
> Cheers,
> Ted
>
> S/V AIRPOWER
> 1991/2013 R22
> Jacksonville, FL
>
>
>
>> On May 30, 2015, at 5:27 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List
<rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>
>> Petit Trinidad was put on my boat by Stan and Co. During a recycle for
the
>> previous owners. I put on a coat in spring of 2013 just before
plunging. I
>> have a diver friend who cleans boat bottoms as a business and she
checks my
>> boat once or twice a sailing season and always reports that it is very
>> clean with just a few barnacles. I'm shooting for 5 years with no
>> repainting.
>>
>> I'm on the Chesapeake Bay which is different from freshwater lakes. So I
>> don't know if this will be helpful to you rummy.
>>
>> Glad to hear you're feeling and doing well.
>>
>> Marlan
>>
>> S/v Nautisaurus
>>
>> Rhode river
>>
>> Edgewater maryland
>> On May 30, 2015 1:39 PM, "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm finally healthy enough to start cleaning and getting RumRunner
ready to
>>> sail again. I'm rebuilding the galley and doing a few other things
inside,
>>> but the real project will be the bottom antifouling coating. I have
been
>>> using Micron CSC with fairly good results, but I thought I would ask
the
>>> list for recommendations from fresh water sailors. I'm looking for a
multi
>>> year coating as I hate pulling and dunking just for bottom paint.
>>>
>>> Rummy
>>> __________________________________________________
>>> 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: 11
> Date: Sun, 31 May 2015 05:19:11 -0400
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Antifouling paint
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Message-ID: <8a62e.7b46dfd5.429c2c0f at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Marlan,
> Thanks for your input. I was wondering what Stan has been using at the
> factory.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 5/30/2015 5:28:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:
>
> Petit Trinidad was put on my boat by Stan and Co. During a recycle for
the
> previous owners. I put on a coat in spring of 2013 just before
plunging. I
> have a diver friend who cleans boat bottoms as a business and she
checks my
> boat once or twice a sailing season and always reports that it is very
> clean with just a few barnacles. I'm shooting for 5 years with no
> repainting.
>
> I'm on the Chesapeake Bay which is different from freshwater lakes. So I
> don't know if this will be helpful to you rummy.
>
> Glad to hear you're feeling and doing well.
>
> Marlan
>
> S/v Nautisaurus
>
> Rhode river
>
> Edgewater maryland
> On May 30, 2015 1:39 PM, "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
>> I'm finally healthy enough to start cleaning and getting RumRunner
ready
> to
>> sail again. I'm rebuilding the galley and doing a few other things
> inside,
>> but the real project will be the bottom antifouling coating. I have
> been
>> using Micron CSC with fairly good results, but I thought I would ask
the
>> list for recommendations from fresh water sailors. I'm looking for a
> multi
>> year coating as I hate pulling and dunking just for bottom paint.
>>
>> Rummy
>> __________________________________________________
>> 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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>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Sun, 31 May 2015 05:20:31 -0400
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Antifouling paint
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Message-ID: <8a648.77432a1f.429c2c5f at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Thanks Ted. Physical therapy three times a week and getting stronger
every
> day.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 5/30/2015 6:59:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:
>
> Petit Trinidad is on my boat as well. I had her in a beautiful
freshwater
> lake in NH before moving south and it was very effective.
>
> I hope you continue to heal and get stronger, Rummy.
>
> Cheers,
> Ted
>
> S/V AIRPOWER
> 1991/2013 R22
> Jacksonville, FL
>
>
>
>>> On May 30, 2015, at 5:27 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List
>> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>
>> Petit Trinidad was put on my boat by Stan and Co. During a recycle for
> the
>> previous owners. I put on a coat in spring of 2013 just before
plunging.
> I
>> have a diver friend who cleans boat bottoms as a business and she
checks
> my
>> boat once or twice a sailing season and always reports that it is very
>> clean with just a few barnacles. I'm shooting for 5 years with no
>> repainting.
>>
>> I'm on the Chesapeake Bay which is different from freshwater lakes. So
I
>> don't know if this will be helpful to you rummy.
>>
>> Glad to hear you're feeling and doing well.
>>
>> Marlan
>>
>> S/v Nautisaurus
>>
>> Rhode river
>>
>> Edgewater maryland
>> On May 30, 2015 1:39 PM, "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm finally healthy enough to start cleaning and getting RumRunner
> ready to
>>> sail again. I'm rebuilding the galley and doing a few other things
> inside,
>>> but the real project will be the bottom antifouling coating. I have
> been
>>> using Micron CSC with fairly good results, but I thought I would ask
> the
>>> list for recommendations from fresh water sailors. I'm looking for a
> multi
>>> year coating as I hate pulling and dunking just for bottom paint.
>>>
>>> Rummy
>>> __________________________________________________
>>> 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
> 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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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Sun, 31 May 2015 06:38:40 -0400
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> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Spring loaded pop top pin
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> Hi Rob - thank you for clearing up a mystery for me. My 76 Rhodes
> has a 2 " cotter pin - the kind shaped roughly like a P with one
straight leg and one that bulges to make the round part of the P and apply
tension....excuse my fumbling description - a standard hardware store item the
same size as I have on my mowing tractor to attach the cutting deck.
> It is attached to a loop on the base of the mast with a length of string
to keep it from wandering away and that is how I keep the pop top up - the
straight side of the cotter pin slides through the two holes the other leg
keeps it in place.
> Not a very elegant or Rhodes-like solution but it works fine, at least
until you realize there was once a spring loaded pin designed to do the job.
I also have one of these cotter pins that holds the boom end in place. Is
that also a spring loaded pin on other Rhodes?
> Anyway this should work for you temporarily at least. If you have any
luck getting the original part from GB would you let me know so I can order
one as well?
> I launched Patience two days ago and was delighted when she didn't sink
and the centreboard went down and up. I feel like a kid with his first
bicycle. Dazed and delighted. What a beautiful boat. Everything is a first -
first cup of coffee made on the Origo, first nap in the cabin, first attempt
at putting the rails under in a spanking wind - failed but fun - first time
doing a high speed come about within calling distance of a marina full of
big Beneteaus and wanting to shout 'the wind's up! wake up fools and come
sailing!!!'
> If this ain't love, I don't know what love is.
> Jefferson
> S.V. Patience
> Lake Memphremagog, Quebec
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Sun, 31 May 2015 06:44:28 -0400
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Ron not Rob
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> Sorry - that last was a response to Ron.
> Sent from my iPhone
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> Message: 15
> Date: Sun, 31 May 2015 10:18:52 -0400
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Spring loaded pop top pin
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> Jefferson,
>
> Anything that works, is safe and, above all, provides a great sailing
> experience, is the right part. I think that you are describing what is
> known as a hitch pin
>
(http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/2-pk-jr-products-hitch-pin-cli
> ps?a=586289).
>
> The original hardware for connecting the mast slider to the poptop was
known
> as a fastpin or quickpin. If memory serves, it was 1/4" diameter and
2-1/2"
> long. You can find them in any good hardware or sailing supply store.
The
> internet superstore, Defender Marine Supply, has them for $11
>
(http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|5948|2333897|2673548&id=267438
> 4).
>
> Fastpins were used by General Boats in the early 80's to secure the
poptop
> to the mast slider and to provide a "safety stop" when inserted in a
hole in
> the mast located below the slider when in the full up position to
prevent it
> from dropping if things got really rough. My 1981 R22 was also equipped
> with fastpins on the two rear stays as well as the forestay at the bow
> chainplate. The bow pulpit anchor was originally secured by a pair of
> fastpins on the rail and a third at the deck. This system was replaced
with
> a commercially available anchor hanger for easier deployment.
>
> Since I was a trailer sailor in the early 80's, we left the two front
lower
> stays and the two upper side stays connected by standard Clevis pins at
all
> times. The standard main mast was raised from the bow by two of us (no
> crane system) and the rear lower stays were quickly fastpinned to secure
the
> mast in a vertical position, followed by attachment of the forestay and
then
> the rear stays. Using fastpins we were able to be sailing 30-45minutes
after
> arrival at the ramp. We were in our 30's, but the fastpins did help
speed
> the process.
>
> I was told that fastpins could fail unexpectedly or work loose while
sailing
> and should not be used by "real sailors". In all my years, I never had
one
> fail in use, although I replaced them when the retaining ball did not
snap
> into place for fear that they might fall out if not properly retained.
> These were placed in my toolkit for emergencies or other uses. The key
> rings were always attached via a short length of line to the closest
rigging
> component so that they were not lost overboard and were conveniently
located
> when needed. I think that real sailors go sailing a lot. We passed many
> expensive boats by at anchor or in slips as we went sailing.
>
> Mike
> s/v Windlass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
>
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> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Spring loaded pop top pin
>
> Hi Rob - thank you for clearing up a mystery for me. My 76 Rhodes has a
2 "
> cotter pin - the kind shaped roughly like a P with one straight leg and
one
> that bulges to make the round part of the P and apply tension....excuse
my
> fumbling description - a standard hardware store item the same size as I
> have on my mowing tractor to attach the cutting deck.
> It is attached to a loop on the base of the mast with a length of string
to
> keep it from wandering away and that is how I keep the pop top up - the
> straight side of the cotter pin slides through the two holes the other
leg
> keeps it in place.
> Not a very elegant or Rhodes-like solution but it works fine, at least
until
> you realize there was once a spring loaded pin designed to do the job. I
> also have one of these cotter pins that holds the boom end in place. Is
that
> also a spring loaded pin on other Rhodes?
> Anyway this should work for you temporarily at least. If you have any
luck
> getting the original part from GB would you let me know so I can order
one
> as well?
> I launched Patience two days ago and was delighted when she didn't sink
and
> the centreboard went down and up. I feel like a kid with his first
bicycle.
> Dazed and delighted. What a beautiful boat. Everything is a first - first
> cup of coffee made on the Origo, first nap in the cabin, first attempt at
> putting the rails under in a spanking wind - failed but fun - first time
> doing a high speed come about within calling distance of a marina full of
> big Beneteaus and wanting to shout 'the wind's up! wake up fools and come
> sailing!!!'
> If this ain't love, I don't know what love is.
> Jefferson
> S.V. Patience
> Lake Memphremagog, Quebec
> Sent from my iPhone
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