[Rhodes22-list] Bimini top hardware

[stan]

Eric, a short review of what you apparently have been spared, up to now.

Most all of us involved, one way or another, with the Rhodes 22, would 
like to see it remain a boat in production, forever.

The Certificate of Support program was to be a small step in aiding that 
goal; results were modest which was unfair to those getting it.  It has 
now been superseded by the Rhodes Owners Cooperative (ROC). As a Rhodes 
buyer through GB, you are automatically a member.

ROC has more teeth in its functioning, than the C of S program had, to 
make it more of a force in keeping with the goal of the majority. At the 
same time ROC provides more benefits to its members then the C of S 
program did:
A Parts and Services web site that, while under construction, is kept 
published for ROC members use, as far as it has gotten.  (I see we will 
have to add the part you have an interest in.)
A used Rhodes Buyers and Sellers stand alone classified web site devoted 
exclusively for Rhodes 22 buyers and sellers.  Contact is direct between 
the parties for any additional questions and negotiations needed to 
close a deal.
A GB in-house financing division to supplement the effectiveness of the 
"Classified" site in making it possible for buyers to sail sooner or go 
for a higher end package.   And for sellers to have a much broader, 
price-wise, market place.
An email questions answering service that the Rhodes List may not be 
tuned into accurately covering.
More to come.

Non ROC members (buyers of Rhodes via private sales), to be fair to 
members, are not beneficiaries of any ROC programs or services.  However 
anyone can become a Coop member, any time, under the terms in affect at 
that time.

The cost of a pair of sliding bimini cars that ride on genoa tracks is 
$80 with no S&H costs for wading through my long winded response to 
your, "what is ROC".

Stan
Home Office:  825 Soundside Road   Edenton  NC  27932

On 2/4/20 12:24 PM, Eric Smith via Rhodes22-list wrote:
> Stan, not sure what an ROC member is?  I just want the right hardware for the Bimini. Eric Smith
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 4, 2020, at 12:07 PM, stan <stan at generalboats.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Eric, GB does have such in-house made fittings available to ROC members.
>>
>> stan
>>
>>> On 2/4/20 11:54 AM, Stephen Staum wrote:
>>> I got mine from Stan years ago so that may be the best source.  It works
>>> fine but does limit the jib car movement forward.  I assume the hardware is
>>> also available from Defender or any good sailboat supply store.
>>>
>>>
>>> *Stephen Staum*
>>> *s/v Carol Lee 2*
>>>
>>> *Needham, MA*
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Feb 4, 2020 at 11:05 AM eric w. smith via Rhodes22-list <
>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Folks,
>>>> I am planning on installing a bimini top on my Rhodes 22.  I have seen
>>>> photos of bimini tops on Rhodes 22's that appear to use the 22mm CB track
>>>> for the genoa (starboard and port) for mounting the bimini main posts.  I
>>>> would like to give this a try, before permanently mounting deck hardware.
>>>> Is there a 22mm CB track truck or traveller car that anyone can recommend
>>>> for this function?
>>>> Thanks!
>>>> Eric Smith s/v Red Mistress
>>>>
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