[Rhodes22-list] port light replacements

[Lou Rosenberg]

  Stan,
  As expected, I will have to cut the opening diameter larger.  I 
really dont think that is going to be as difficult as it was to 
remove the orig portlight.  Please tell me the OD I have to open to 
so you can sell me a fixed port for my aft/ portside light.  I will 
be grateful to do business with you anytime rather than search the 
net for a supplier.  At the current time I want to see how well I can 
do just one at a time.  If  we have a decent Indian summer in NY I 
can hope to do the other cracked lights but will not do all of them 
as they are not all bad.
  I have wood  covering  the open port and would like to buy the port asap.
***
  Bill. Ed K all the other Rhodies on the list: Thanks for the 
feedback, education and support . I do plan to take dig pics of the 
replacement and send them to the archive site to benefit others out 
there.
  thanks again
  Lou



>I could not accept remuneration for any of my advice - particularly 
>if based on worth.  I would starve to death.  (Bets, maybe.)  Re 
>windows for older boats, no one makes that size anymore (the pitfall 
>of outliving suppliers) and you have to bite the bullet and change 
>the opening dimensions with fiberglass - it can be done but it is a 
>pain and one of the reasons why we do not buy back early boats for 
>recycling.  (Of course if you do fiberglass new opening sizes, we 
>can sell you all six windows at a profit.)
>
>stan/gbi
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 9:55 PM
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] port light replacements
>
>
>Thanks, Lou.
>
>Now that we've established where you stand on this issue, you've got 
>to know it will never happen.  Stan doesn't have the time, and as a 
>practical matter there isn't enough time in anyone's day.
>
>People on the list will give you a lot of help, and as we all sort 
>out the answers, the list becomes smarter than any individual on it, 
>with the possible exception of Stan.
>
>Ask away, and many people will do the best they can.  Let us all 
>know what you discover--report back.  Try not to take Stan away from 
>the paying customers--if we're heading for a waterfall, he'll let us 
>know before we get there.
>
>The list has a very interesting life of its own, and you are 
>certainly welcome to be part of it.  A good question is better than 
>a bad answer.
>
>Bill Effros
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: Lou Rosenberg
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 8:00 PM
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] port light replacements
>
>
>ED, Bill , Stan
>   I have printed and read the R22 archives on portlight replacement as
>well as doing other searches online for details on measuring and
>deciding which size to best fit into the boat depending upon existing
>manufacture's  specs and availability.
>  Bill/ Stan : I personally would be willing to PAY an ANNUAL FEE to GBI
>for information on aftermarket parts, repairs and advice . I think it
>would behoove everyone who owns a Rhodes to do the same as the info is
>invaluable.
>  In my field of video production we are always asked if we want online
>tech support for a large fee. YES there is online FREE  support but you
>have to wait for it .  The manufacturer's dont get back to us on repair
>issues EVER, we have to hire a shop or a specialist and wait.  I
>realize there is a major difference as our boats are not our work, but
>since there is only manufacturer here who knows everything about the
>boat and its parts, it only makes sense to compensate them for a
>service rendered.
>  just my .02
>Lou
>
>On Saturday, August 28, 2004, at 10:41 AM, ed kroposki wrote:
>
>>Lou,
>>
>>Just curious, have you checked the information at:
>>
>>http://www.geocities.com/blew_skies/topics.html#P
>>
>>Ed K
>>
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Lou Rosenberg
>>Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 9:42 AM
>>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] port light replacements
>>
>>   Thanks Ed,
>>   I am replacing the portlights ( side windows) .
>>   Still hoping to hear from Stan/gbi when he's available.
>>   Lou
>>
>>
>>On Friday, August 27, 2004, at 09:36 PM, ed kroposki wrote:
>>
>>>Lou,
>>>Who were you referring to?
>>>
>>>On replacing lights, there are some experienced Rhodies out there
>>>whose
>>>advice will be better than mine.  So while you are waiting for their
>>>replies
>>>consider the following:
>>>
>>>
>>>http://www.orcagreen.com/
>>>
>>>http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
>>>
>>>http://www.davisnet.com/marine/products/marine_product.asp?pnum=3310
>>>
>>>Ed K
>>>
>>>
>>>   Stan was right AGAIN folks!
>>>
>>>   My boat is doing fine, I have removed a leaky portlight and need to
>>>find replacement frames for the old style ('81 boat) any
>>>suggestions???
>>>thanks everyone.
>>>   Lou
>>>you have got to learn to listen to god.
>>>
>>>
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