[Rhodes22-list] Crossing the Sea of Cortez

Sun Nov 29 07:57:39 EST 2015

It’s Greek to me.
Sam
> On Nov 29, 2015, at 12:14 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Getting a 404 error, Chris. Can you check the url again?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Hank
> On Nov 29, 2015 12:05 AM, "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
>> So it helps if I include the link D'OH
>> Sailing enosis.weebly.com
>> 
>> Enjoy!
>> 
>> Chris & Alice
>> ENOSIS
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Nov 27, 2015, at 12:52 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi, Larry ,
>>> I'm quite sorry that you had issues with your wheel installation . I
>> must reply to your negative assessment as this poisons the well for the few
>> of us who have wheel steering and have had no issues with it.
>>> Placement of the pedestal may well be a problem depending on the
>> avoirdupois of the captain; careful placement alleviates this issue.
>>> My '92 Rhodes had no issues whatsoever with the litany you have
>> described; leading back to installation procedures. when done properly
>> (read "Recycled Rhodes" ) you will have a boat that thrives even when the
>> owner may be somewhat neglectful at times.
>>> 
>>> Elle
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Northern Neck Images
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Nov 26, 2015, at 10:59 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> The previous owner installed an Edson wheel on our 86 Rhodes, I don’t
>> know where the installation was done. He liked to stand while steering and
>> the wheel offered the advantage of better forward visibility. I initially
>> was enthusiastic about the wheel and it got a lot of comments from other
>> sailers, but there were issues with it.
>>>> 
>>>> As you suggest, placement is important. It was located at least 6
>> inches too close to the lazarette and there wasn’t enough room to stand
>> comfortably behind it. Remember that the shaft and wheel extend several
>> inches behind the column, taking up additional space. Installing a wheel
>> requires a commitment to use a lot of cockpit space for it.
>>>> 
>>>> There are other issues with a wheel as well. Installation requires a
>> sizable access hole behind the column to make adjustments and secure the
>> bolts. The access hole cover at some point began to leak. We also found
>> that over the years stresses on the column had weakened the integrity of
>> the mounting on the cockpit sole. Water had entered the mount base and
>> destroyed the plywood under the fiberglass. We’re in the process of
>> rebuilding the sole without the wheel. I wanted to replace it but concluded
>> it’s probably not possible to install a wheel without risking water damage
>> to the sole. I also doubt that the sole is strong enough to support a wheel
>> installation over an extended period without significant reinforcement.
>>>> 
>>>> If you proceed, I’d suggest reinforcing the area where you position the
>> wheel and make sure you leave enough space in front of the lazarette.
>>>> 
>>>> If you want to discuss this I'm at larrywallen at verizon.net
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Larry
>>>> Makai
>>>> Sarasota
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
>> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>>> Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2015 10:33 PM
>>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Installation of Edson wheel steering
>>>> 
>>>> You could have saved yourself quite a bit of trouble by purchasing one
>> w/wheel steering which is in Edenton as we speak.
>>>> Works great...
>>>> elle Beer is good....people are crazy
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 1992 Rhodes 22    Recycled '06"Watermusic"  {Lady in Red}
>> watermusic38 at yahoo.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>  On Sunday, November 22, 2015 9:33 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> If you have a “support agreement” with General Boats (Stan Spitzer), he
>> will provide you with the info that you seek.  I only know of one R22 with
>> wheel steering and I believe that General Boats, producer of the R22, did
>> the set up.
>>>> 
>>>> Bob in Stuart  R22 “NoKaOi 3”
>>>> 
>>>>> On Nov 22, 2015, at 9:03 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hello all. I am the new owner of a 1993 Rhodes 22 which I am
>>>>> converting to wheeled steering. I wonder if any one has done this or
>>>>> has a Rhodes 22 with the Edson wheeled steering package. I am looking
>>>>> for any advice as to how forward of the lazeratte I should place the
>>>>> steering post. I have ordered a 22 inch wheel and I am thinking the
>>>>> steering post and guard should be 22 inches forward of the lazeratte,
>>>>> but I am not at all sure.Any advice and experience with this would be
>>>>> greatly appreciated.Brent
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPad
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