[Rhodes22-list] Hello Again!, I have my Rhodes! Questions

Tue Jun 7 21:59:58 EDT 2005

David:  Another thing to check is to be sure that the furling line is wound 
in sufficient length to permit the sail to unfurl fully.  This can be an 
issue with just about any furling system.  If the sail is furled in heavy 
wind and gets wrapped tightly, if there is not sufficient line around the 
drum, the sail will not fully furl.  Likewise if the line is not sufficient, 
you may have the problem you describe.  I would try to unfurl the sail 
during a windless period (early morning or late evening seems to work in 
most areas) to see if the line is sufficiently (or in-sufficiently) wrapped 
on the drum.

Mark's suggestion may be the alternative if the problem is mechanical.

Bob on the "NoKaOi"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Kaynor" <mkaynor at gmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 6:33 PM
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Hello Again!, I have my Rhodes! Questions

David,

If I recall correctly, CDI recommends cleaning the furler by flushing it
with fresh water. We had the same furler on Raven - I posted the owners
manual on the Rhodes22.org web site - look here:
http://www.rhodes22.org/doclib/

Mark Kaynor

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of David Dallas
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Hello Again!, I have my Rhodes! Questions

Hello all, my name is David Dallas.  I have been a lurker on this site for
some months now.  I purchased a 2001 Rhodes privately with Stan's help last
summer and just picked it up a couple of weeks ago.  It was a demo boat.
The original owner sold as he was not getting any use out of it.  It has
most of the toys; IMF, UPP, CDI genoa furler, life rails, marine head with
pump, captains chairs, etc., etc.  It is in great shape, I am just dealing
with three years of neglect issues, and figuring out how everything works.
I have done some dinghy sailing, but this is my first experience with a
'bigger' boat.  I live in Calgary, Alberta Canada and sail out of Ghost
Lake, a reservoir near here.  I will also be trailering to British Columbia
(where I am originally from) and sailing on Kootenay Lake and Okanogan and
Shushwap Lakes on vacation, etc..  We just got the boat in the water last
weekend and had our inaugural sail; it was wonderful!  We received many
compliments and questions; the Rhodes is not well known in landlocked
western Canada.  I love this boat, although the learning curve is steep for
me.  Going through this list and the FAQ on the Rhodes22.org site has been a
great
help.   I have also enjoyed reading about some of your experiences and
adventures with your Rhodes.  Thank-you to all the veterans of this list who
have made time to share their knowledge and experience with others.
I will have lots of questions; hopefully I can start answering one or two as
I gain experience.

Two questions right of the top are:

1./  I have the CDI FF2 furler.  During my sail, I was unable to let out
more than approx 2/3 to ¾ of the Genoa.  There was resistance and the
furling drum would not turn.  I did not force it as per Stan's instructions
and those noted in the CDI manual.  I had a look and didn't notice anything
obvious.  As I am new to this, it could be very obvious to someone with a
little experience.  If anyone would care to comment or suggest something, it
would be greatly appreciated.

2./  My boat came with the Kenyon Express 23000 stove.  I read somewhere
(can't remember where) there was a recall on these?  Does anyone know about
this?  If I need/want to change stoves what are your recommendations?

Thank-you for your time.

David Dallas

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