[Rhodes22-list] Shorties and Boom Shower

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Bill,

I think you are really on to something with shorties.  I want to follow this closely.  I wonder if there are any 'junk' mast sections at GB.

A few months ago I described the Coleman hot water heater with shower head.  Actually meant for coffee too, but has a shower head attachment.  I have built a frame and shower enclosure (also potty enclosure) to suspend over the boom for stability.  Just gravity feed from a 5 gal portable carrier.

A handy item when you can't or don't get into a motel of marina shower...

Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Bill Effros <bill at effros.com>
>Sent: Apr 14, 2006 9:57 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Shorties
>
>Art,
>
>I never saw your first message in this thread, and I'm wondering if 
>things are falling between the cracks.
>
>In answer, according to the ST1000 manual, the attachment point for the 
>auto tiller should be 18" from the rudder pivot.  It seems to me a 20" 
>long tiller would be more than sufficient, and the auto tiller wouldn't 
>be flailing the rest of the tiller around the cockpit space.  Also, 
>while at anchor, using the boom room, a very short tiller should provide 
>all the control you need over the rudder, while being simpler to get out 
>of the way when not needed.
>
>I use my table all the time.  The under deck mount keeps it out of the 
>way when I don't need it.  If I had different sections of pedestal I 
>would use it more.
>
>The short mast (and I was also thinking of simply cutting up old masts) 
>would be great to have any time the real mast was down.  Sure, we can 
>all get by with the tilt-top temporary method--but how much more elegant 
>to be able to use all the features of the boat even when the mast is 
>down.  It turns a trailered boat into a Winnebago.
>
>Mast-Down Cruising is a topic we should explore.  There are people 
>around here buying expensive old sailboats cheap, removing the masts 
>entirely, and just cruising around, anchoring, and living in their 
>sail-less "sail" boats all summer.  It's a long cheap great vacation.  
>The R-22 lends itself to this kind of cruising.  Just add a shortie.
>
>I'm not sure I ever saw your email discussing a booming shower.
>
>Bill Effros
>
>Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
>> Bill,
>> Any idea is Stan has old mast section 'stubs' that could be attached in place of the mast.  Table stubs could be sliced from tubing, although it is quite a large diameter.  I wonder if anyone has ideas on your initiatives?
>> Art
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>   
>>> From: "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net>
>>> Sent: Apr 13, 2006 10:22 AM
>>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Shorties
>>>
>>> Bill, 
>>>
>>> All good ideas.  Do you stay awake at night incubating new innovations?  Do you think the shorter tiller arm could be used with an ST1000 (or ST2000) auto tiller?
>>>
>>> The table would be a real plus, making the table more functional more often.  I have just stored mine because it seems in the way so much of the time.
>>>
>>> The short mast could be valuable for transport, as well as for pop top and BR use.  The Georgia coastal waters are excellent for non-sailing crusing the rivers and inlets, in addition to sailing in open water.  Many low bridges dot these cruising areas.  With a shortie and boom, the cockpit can be easily covered with screen protection from insects with 360 degree visibility.  Purists are struggling now.
>>>
>>> No one has bitten on my "Booming Shower".  It could be less expensive with some 'overage' materials from the Boom Room.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Art
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>     
>>>> From: Bill Effros <bill at effros.com>
>>>> Sent: Apr 12, 2006 12:51 PM
>>>> To: R22 List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Shorties
>>>>
>>>> It seems to me there might be a market for "Shorties" -- short versions 
>>>> of some of the hardware we use on our boats.  Before trying to figure 
>>>> out the costs, I wanted to see if anyone else might be interested in 
>>>> these items:
>>>>
>>>> Short Tiller -- A short tiller that could replace the standard tiller 
>>>> when at anchor to make boom room or cockpit table use easier.  The 
>>>> tillers would be kept in place with ball socket quick release pins so 
>>>> tillers could be easily swapped.  The short tiller could also be fitted 
>>>> with an auto-tiller pin--most auto tillers operate 18" from the rudder axis.
>>>>
>>>> Short Table Pedestal -- As an added support under the cabin bed, or for 
>>>> use in the cockpit under the tiller while sailing.
>>>>
>>>> Short Mast -- With cleats on the sides for support--to allow full 
>>>> opening of pop-top when the mast is down.
>>>>
>>>> Short Trailer Extension -- To remain in place when the trailer extension 
>>>> arm is not needed.  In our waters the long arm can rust into the trailer 
>>>> so solidly that a welder is required to get it out.
>>>>
>>>> Bill Effros
>>>>
>>>>
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