[Rhodes22-list] Variations on a Theme
Bill Effros
bill at effros.com
Sat Jun 11 15:38:05 EDT 2005
Todd,
I'd like to go back to the beginning and get every change we can find.
No, I don't have time for it now, but I think it would be a lot of fun,
and we could all learn something in the process. We can discuss why the
changes were made, and whether they were an improvement from a user
point of view.
There are big improvements made on later boats that all earlier owners
would want if they knew to ask. Left to his own devices, Stan would
give everything away, so he has no incentive to market these things
except on new or recycled boats. We have to price his innovations
fairly so it pays for him to manufacture them in larger quantities,
lower his cost, and make some money at the same time.
How much was that inner IMF bearing worth to me? $1000? My IMF
couldn't be reassembled without it. What were the assembly instructions
worth? $250? Stan, of course, sent it all for free a few days after I
asked. His attitude is that it shouldn't have broken in the first
place. Fine, but it took him time and effort, and I would willingly
have paid for it. If I had done so, it would have been good for all of
us, because then Stan would have more of a reason to help every existing
owner.
The 8" aluminum extenders for the mast raising system can be added to
many existing systems. They are perfect for the purpose, light in
weight, and add safety to an inherently dangerous task. I always keep
them on board, right where I would know to look for them the 363 days a
year when I don't need them.
The list could operate its own store if Stan doesn't have the time for
this. Stan could still make money on it, without any additional
hassle. Again--good for everyone.
During the winter months I will follow up on this if I don't go to the
Keys, or someone else doesn't pick up on it first.
Bill Effros
Todd Tavares wrote:
> Bill,
> How far back do you plan to go listing changes? Will any a every known change be covered? There were several major noticeable ch anges made between about 1974 and 1980 involving the c/b pivot and
> removal front cabin port stay atachment brackets ch cockpit floor round access hatch disco changed twice, and the rudderhead design changed move on to newer boats with the IMF and furler changes? :-) scratches the surface. Then there is the cabin and interior chan I have pics of most of this. Are you sure you have the time for this?
> Boats magaz #7?) for sale on E-
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>
> Todd
> [f2_1_b. ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Ef To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list"
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Variations on a Theme
> Date: Sat, >
> > Slim,
> >
> > N > chan > how th > changes ov > than some >
> > The guy with the boat in CT mentioned > gooseneck of his non-IMF boom which > Spitzer furler better than the CDI > many times--the ones I have are just > lifting mechanism has changed. The gudgeon > rudder clutch, and think it's the best way > properly and you know how to use it.
> &g > The block on my boom was never rigged properly from the factory > and I've always had trouble with it--I'm going to figure it out > this year. Now that I've taken apart my IMF, and Stan told me how > to put it back together, it will work better than ever before. I'm > going to add Stan's mast cleat.
> >
> > I just took out > Chlorinated fres > smell department. < > etc.
> >
> > Bill Effros
> >
> >
> & > Slim wrote:
> >
> > >> Ah ha! There must be ma > >>
> > >>
> > > > That's exactly right, Peter, and it's the reason why Bi and others
> > > have had difficulty coming up with a stan ex, IIRC
> > > Rob Lowe uses his trailer wi lower the
> > > mast to the bow past although
> > > I the 8"
> &g each end > > the turnbuckle and one for the chain plate. But I'v an 8" length
> > > of chain used for the extensions. Th or "bale"
> > > (?) about six feet up t the crane
> > > instead of > >
> > > Slim < > >
> > >
> > > Raven does not have > >
> > >
> > >> 8" extensions, but she does h triangulation device,
> > >> basically tw of the mast
> > > each si > >> Since the triangulation in on the pivot line, they do as the mast
> > >> goes up. However, they do add extr remove them.
> > >> Thanks.
> > > > >> I still have the feeling I may be missing something is Fandango?
> > >>
> > >> PT
> > &g > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >& > >> From: "Slim"
> > >> To: "Rhodes"
> > &g > >> Subject: Re: [ > >>
> > >> > >>
> > >>
> > >>> Peter,
> > & > >>> The forward lowers should have the 8" ext then connected
> > >>>
> > >>> > >> to
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> mast as it > >>> going up (or down) As the mast gets higher, the up take over
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > > >>
> > >>
> > >>> preve prevent the
> > crane.
> > >>>
> > >>> I can see where your met crane) would
> > >>> cer this
> > > > >>>
> > >> procedure
> > >&g > >>
> > >>> on the water, so any waves or ro mast to
> > >>>
> > >& > >> sway
> > >>
> > >>
> > nt that.
> > >>>
> > >>> Hope this helps,
> & > >>> Slim
> > >>>
> > > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > > > >>>>
> > >>> tried it > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >> few > >>
> > >>
> > >>>> times, it ma a little
> > >> > >>>>
> > >> more
> > >> > >>
> > >>>> interesting. However I was su connecting
> > >>>>
> > > >> the
> > >>
> > >> > >>>> *aft* lowers to the mast crane.
> > >&g > >>>> Raven doesn't seem to be set up that w forward lowers
> > >>>>
> > >> > >> have
> > >>
> > >>
> &g ring-dings. So,
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > > >>
> > >>
> > >>>> worked just
> &g > >>>>
> > >> fine -
> > >>
> > >>>> it's actually les speed the
> > >>> bit too. > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >> When > >>
> > >>
> > >>>> checked the within specs,
> > > mi > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >> e > >>
> > >>
> > >>>> I know owners took
> > > > >>>>
> > >> such
> > > > >>
> > >>>> thought and care in setti still wonder
> > >>>>
> > >> if I'm
> > >>
> > & > >>>> missing something: why do the instruction connecting the
> > >>>>
> > >>>&g > >> *aft*
> > >>
> > >>
> > > wha > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > > > >>
> > >>
> > >>>> D > >>>> > >>>> Thanks,
> > >>>>
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