[Rhodes22-list] Newbie here

[Cary Tolbert]

Peter, welcome to the Rhodie Clan.
 I replaced a window that was broken when I bought my boat. I used the
Beckson #414. Beckson does not sell direct to the consumer. They did give
me a retail seller to contact. Plus Beckson's website has "Installation
Instructions" for their windows, which was very helpful and the window was
a close match to the old existing window.  Hope this is helpful.
Cary Tolbert

On Sun, Jan 29, 2023 at 11:33 AM Todd Tavares <tavares0947 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Peter,
>
> The forward facing ports should be an off the shelf part available from any
> marine store or online; Lewmar, Beckson, Bomar, etc. 4" x 14" if I remember
> correctly. If you had a picture of the port and/or latch you could narrow
> it down.
>
> Some owners have replaced these open8ng ports with fixed, flush mount
> portlights; a reasonably easy job. The opening ports tend to collect water
> because they were not designed to be mounted on such a steep incline. Then
> any dirt or debris that gets on the gasket surface can cause them to leak.
> This is an easy fix or replacement and should not be a determining factor
> if buying the boat.
>
> Post a picture if you have one. I may have something in my parts bin.
>
> Todd Tavares
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 29, 2023, 10:26 AM peter beckerman via Rhodes22-list <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
> > Hello All,    I'm new to Rhodes22.org and wanted to introduce myself and
> > ask a couple of questions.   First off:  Hello.  I'm Peter Beckerman, a
> > somewhat novice sailor and wannabe Rhodes 22 owner.  I have been looking
> at
> > boats and saw one yesterday that I'm thinking about.  One problem with
> the
> > boat is that one of the opening port lights has a broken latch.  It
> took a
> > hit (maybe when stowing the table top?) and the plastic that holds the
> > screw sheered so that one half of the port cannot be screwed down and it
> > leaks.  I don't see a replacement port light listed in the General Boats
> > parts list, and was wondering if anyone knows where to go for a
> replacement
> > and about what that might cost?  Also, is there an option for windows
> > mounted flush to the outside?  Just looking at the design it seems like,
> > since these windows are mounted at an angle, water would collect by the
> > window seals and drip inside when the ports are opened.  Perhaps this
> isn't
> > a problem in practice, but it looks like it would be.   Also the trailer
> > does not have a spare tire which I'd like to get.  Are these a standard
> > trailer tire?  (I know nothing about trailers)  Is it easy enough to get
> a
> > used rim?  Anyone have a source for spare wheel?   Lastly I spoke with
> one
> > seller who has a Rhodes with no trailer. Anyone have a decent trailer
> they
> > are looking to sell?
> > Thanks
> >       Peter
> >
>