[Rhodes22-list] Beaufort, SC

[SVGravityLeak at aol.com]

Every fall, I cover both the sleeve and extension bar where it goes in the 
sleeve with marine grease.  No problems launching in fresh water.

Fred

In a message dated 12/3/2004 6:30:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
bill at effros.com writes:
Some people make a bracket on the frame and carry them in the bracket.

I don't actually have a shorty, but I think I will get one.  I leave the 
extension arm out of the sleeve when not in use.  Then you can see 
inside the sleeve, and chip away at it before inserting the extension, 
which further smooths the surface, lubricates it, and leaves behind rust 
inhibitor. 

All of this makes it easier from year to year to keep the system 
properly conditioned.  Still, I would prefer not to find I had left the 
arm inside the sleeve for an extended period of time, and might have to 
deal with a problem.

Bill Effros