[Rhodes22-list] HELP! How about a debate on.. WAS: A GREAT Email List

[Joseph Hadzima]

oops I did forget to list two other facts

the throtle was on the left side of the O/B, and the
shifter on the left (looking at the engine from teh boat). 
Both controls had extensions just a long plastic stick - I
assumed from teh Mariner manufacturer - have you checked
your engines list of optional products?

The mount did NOT tilt, it was a manual raise and lower
type.  This was the fun part to lift the engine out of the
water to reduce drag. But the point is it was close to the
transsom,but still plenty of room for the extension
controls.

good luck, and happy shopping!


--- Joseph Hadzima <josef508 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi elle
> 
> What size engine intrests you?
> 
> I'm a little new here so I'm not sure of your current
> configuration, nor why the usual shifter extension
> doesn't
> work for you.   Is this boat a center cockpit?
> 
> The last boat I rented was an O'Day 28 (with wheel), with
> the sail drive removed, and a Mariner 6.6 HP OB.  I
> needed
> to "assume the position" to start it, but even with the
> swim ladder up, I was able to grab either of the controls
> when needed, and still handle the wheel.
> 
> I would have prefered an electric start so I could start
> the engine while still under sail with out locking the
> wheel.
> 
> I'll keep my eyes open for an engine with control lines
> on
> the sides rather than the front.
> 
> 
> joe/hadz.
> 
> 
> --- "L. Sailor" <watermusic38 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > Gang at the bar:
> >    
> >   How about a debate on which engine exists for elle's
> > boat? We cannot find one that has 1) cables coming out
> > the side,) and 2) shifter remote so I can work the
> > controls.
> >    
> >   The way it is now, I would have to lean over the
> > transom, practically hang by my heels to reach the
> > shifter, and steer with my feet while looking aft &
> down.
> >    
> >   I don't think this is a trend I want to be
> responsible
> > for starting.
> >    
> >   Seriously, tho', this is a major problem. It has
> > nothing to do with it being a wheel boat...just all the
> > engines I 've found have the cables coming out the
> front 
> > which will hit the motor lift. (And, of course, the
> > shifter problem.) I would like to stay with a Japanese
> > made engine.
> >    
> >   Anyone, ANYONE out there have a suggestion? If I
> can't
> > get this solved I will have to get rid of the boat.
> >    
> >   I'll be in touch with GBI when they get back from ST.
> > Pete.
> >    
> >   elle
> >   
> > 
> > Rick Lange <SloopBlueHeron at ISP.Com> wrote:
> >   
> > 
> > 
> > Joe,
> > You must be media deprived.  I am bored and irritated
> to
> > find on a sailors' forum the same discussion of
> politics
> > that's on every
> > radio and TV talk show as well as so many other blogs
> and
> > lists.  
> > A
> > debate on bottom paint would be refreshing.
> > Rick
> > > howdy
> > all 
> > > 
> > > I must state that this email list must be run by
> > real 
> > > sailors! The topics take on the same range sailors
> talk
> > 
> > > about when at the bar, or at a raft-up! Other lists,
> > are 
> > > just so &#$%^ bla, and only talk about the 1,000,000 
> > >
> > versions of bottom paint or other such thing. 
> > > 
> > > As
> > I've heard my buddy tell me countless times "a bitchin 
> > >
> > sailor is a happy sailor."! 
> > > 
> > > I'm very happy I
> > found this group! 
> > > 
> > > take care and fair winds! 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > HADZ (a.k.a. joe) 
> > > 
> > > "That's what a ship is, you know. It's not just a
> keel
> > and
> > hull and a deck 
> > > and sails. That's what a ship needs. But what a
> > ship is... is freedom." 
> > > -- Captain Jack Sparrow 
> > >
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