[Rhodes22-list] Potential parts source

[Todd Tavares]

Mike,

I think this is a great idea. I know of several parts I'd like made. One
being a spare set of pintles and gudgeons which are custom to Rhodes 22.
Does he weld stainless steel? Impossible to find parts are things like 90°
railing mounts for the outside of gunwales. I know Roger had to get some
custom made. SS centerboard pivot pins are another thing one owner custom
made.
I just hope there is only one price structure, and buying parts doesn't
require having an ROC or paying royalties. (Sorry Stan)

Todd T.

tavares0947 at gmail.com

On Sun, Mar 8, 2020, 6:28 PM Mike Riter <mike at traildesign.com> wrote:

> I hope this isn't considered bad forum etiquette, but a good friend of mine
> retired from owning a business that created safety gear for the military
> and law enforcement. In his "retirement" (do entrepreneurs every really
> retire?) He has set up a garage shop with full CNC mill and lathe
> capabilities and is doing one-off CNC products that can be made out of
> anything from Star board to 316 stainless steel. The name of his company is
> coolcncstuff.com. The reason I bring this up is because he and I have
> collaborated on several small projects for my Rhodes and I thought I would
> share the wealth here. The best part is he has access to my '89 Rhodes to
> measure or figure out the component for your boat. I also mention he has
> several commercial sewing machines and is currently working on a better
> strap for my Doyle head sail than the original one that has broke twice
> now.
>
> Stan and I talked about this and there might be some interest in using
> coolcncstuff as a source for parts that can no longer be sourced from other
> manufacturers.
>
> Michael Riter
> SV Emma B
>