[Rhodes22-list] Alans' Boat

[sugargroveumc at bright.net]

Jim, 
What you said is exactly the reason I drug this old boat home. I yearn for the day that I can drop the center board and raise the sails. I realized yester day that this 1976 modle boat is older than I am  by 2 years. So some peopole are right I could get a new boat but frankly I can not afford one right now. So the "Nautical Wheeler" will have to do.
Alan 
> 
> From: Jim White <jdwhite at utpa.edu>
> Date: Thu Jul 28, 10:53 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Alans' Boat
> 
> Way to go Alan
> My Rhodes was the second sailboat that I've rebuilt, (although the work on 
> it was fairly straightforward). There is a satisfaction with doing that 
> type of work that some of us find rewarding, it is the means to a larger 
> end. Others don't see it that way.
> 
> Right now my R-22 is operable and satisfies my need to sail, but I just 
> acquired another project boat, larger and more complex, to satisfy my need 
> to do mechanics, carpentry and plumbing.
> 
> I have found this list to be always helpful, and always spirited, populated 
> by owners who call themselves, sailors, folks who are always willing to 
> help out. I live far from any other Rhodes 22, and the information I've 
> found here and in the archives and pages has proven invaluable, definitely 
> shortened the already gentle learning curve for this wonderful boat.
> 
> Remember, sailing is the goal, the reward itself for your labor. The day 
> you first hoist sail and heel over, powered by nothing but the wind will 
> justify the hard work.
> jw
> 
> At 09:23 AM 7/28/2005, you wrote:
> >All,
> >I apperciate everyone help and will continue to seek your advice.
> >I pastor a church and I am also working on an advanced degree in theology 
> >at the same time. So my schedule is flexable.
> >
> >I have the time and I am obtianing the skils.
> >
> >For me this was an oppurtunity I could not let pass me by. the boat only 
> >cost me $250 (that covered the cost of shipping the sails and tiller 
> >rudder assembly.) everything else is just materials and hard work. The 
> >boat floats. It is only the cabin that is total trash. So now I have 
> >a  new hobby.
> >
> >The thing that I am finding most diffacult is the vocabulary. I do not 
> >have very much sailing experince so it is all new to me.
> >
> >I am taking a week long sailing course next week and hopefully we will be 
> >on the water by next spring.
> >
> >Alan
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > > From: "ed kroposki" <ekroposki at charter.net>
> > > Date: Thu Jul 28, 10:13 AM
> > > To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes 22 hose/tube replacements
> > >
> > > Alan:
> > >       I replaced the cockpit drain fitting and hose to the thru hull this
> > > past spring.  It was completely accessible from the lazzerette.  You 
> > have to
> > > scrunch up and climb in to work.  My steps were to remove old fitting.  I
> > > epoxied new glass under hole are to repair and reinforce.  Then I redrilled
> > > the 2" hole and gel coated the cockpit side.  After the repair cured/dried,
> > > I applied copious special roofers sealant supplied by Rummy and reseated a
> > > new cockpit drain fitting with new hose to the thru hull.  The fitting did
> > > not line up with the thru hull on my boat so I had to use a very flexible
> > > white hose obtained from West Marine.  The white hose is a marine 
> > wastewater
> > > hose. I had tried to use the same type of flexible tubing that was
> > > previously installed in my boat; however, it was not flexible enough to 
> > mate
> > > the fittings without putting pressure on the two fittings.  I think 
> > that the
> > > original pressure from the connecting hose did not allow for flexing in the
> > > hull or cockpit and that flexing pressure is what created thin cracks that
> > > allowed minimal seepage leaks of water into the lazerette.  It was never a
> > > lot of water, but just enough to notice.  It appears that the problem is
> > > fixed.
> > >       Comment on Michael's post on rebuilding.  You have gotten into a
> > > complete rebuild.  If you enjoy doing this stuff, proceed.  It is a lot of
> > > dirty and sweaty work.  Michael's point is that this is sailing season.  By
> > > the time you finish, it will be next year.  If you want to sail now, you
> > > need a boat in more sailable condition.  Todd went thru this same thing.
> > > Several others such a Lou are doing what you are starting on.  You will
> > > never get monetary compensation equivalent to what you are about to invest.
> > > If you have time and skill, go for it.
> > >       There are FAQ's on that web site and the archives are full of
> > > discussion on rebuilding, leaks, et al.  There have been discussions on how
> > > to find information in the archives, you need to do it all.
> > >       There have been numerous web sites and books posted on how to this
> > > stuff, find those in the archives too.
> > >
> > > Ed K
> > > Greenville, SC, USA
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
> > > sugargroveumc at bright.net
> > > Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 9:30 AM
> > > To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> > > Subject: Re: Re: [Rhodes22-list] boat full of water, please help
> > >
> > > Rob,
> > > The hose that drains form the cockpit floor is it not surrounded by foam?
> > > Alan
> > >
> > >
> > >
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