[Rhodes22-list] stern flush mounted stanchions

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I have never had a stern rail on this boat but had them on previous larger
boats. I found them to be both convenient at times and at other times a
nuisance. Sometimes it gives you a solid place to hold on to and at other
times it is an obstacle that you have to reach around. I have a manual motor
lift and I think the rail would be  a nuisance when raising the motor. On my
boat the mast is raised from the front so I don't need the rail for mast
raising. Whether it is a positive or not depends on whether you use it. If
you don't use it, it is just in the way.

All said, If I had one on my boat I doubt that I would remove it, but not
having one, I can't justify the expense of getting one. If the rods are not
welded to the bases, you should be able to easily remove it for a season and
see how you like it.

Graham 


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Everybody uses their boat a little differently,but I would not remove mine.
I use it for removing the mast to put it in the basement for winter and the
return trip in the spring. I use it to hold a bunch of nailed together 2x4's
that make a beam that runs the length of the boat to hold the tarp up off
the boat to make a roof that rain and snow  won't pool on.
It is a necessary item in the mast crutch/ raising system.i use it to hike
out on in windy conditions, as a back support. At least on my boat,it holds
the  stern light. And there is always resale value to consider,if you don't
sell it from your slip,the prospective buyer my see Not having anyway to
transport the mast and sails as a disadvantage . Rhodes -22 power cruiser
anybody? In closing,if you don't plan on ever raising or lowering the
mast,tarping the boat,hiking out,trailering the boat anywhere,running at
night or selling it,I see no reason to not remove that
$1500 chunk of stainless steel from the stern.
I don't know of anybody ever being excommunicated, however,it won't stop us
from talking the dog about you,and archive it for future generations to
enjoy!! So go ahead and sign your posts!

Jerry Lowe



> I looked at my stern pulpit the other day and asked - why do I even 
> need you?
> Is this heresy? Am I facing excommunication?
> Seriously. Has anyone taken off the stern pulpit - and has it worked out?
> Are there sound arguments for keeping it?
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