[Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
Slim
salm at mn.rr.com
Wed Nov 22 13:41:23 EST 2006
Art,
It looks very nice! What did you finally decide to do with the tiller for
the rear curtain?
Slim
On 11/22/06 7:05 AM, "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Slim,
> I have attached two - one with sides hardly visible because Bruce wanted a
> room with sides and a second with screens 360 degrees. Realistic at about
> 30-35 minutes installation. Came together with PTE very snug. I made one for
> the Annapolis show with red port side curtains, green starboard side curtains.
> Isn't that the way it goes?
> R,
> Art
>
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Slim <salm at mn.rr.com>
>> Sent: Nov 22, 2006 4:36 AM
>> To: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
>>
>> Art,
>>
>> Do you have pictures of Bruce's boom room?
>>
>> Slim
>>
>> On 11/21/06 7:04 PM, "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Slim,
>>> I guess we never made a big deal about it. I can promise, there were alot
>>> of
>>> adjustments to find the ideal combo of features. The 'learning curve' was
>>> steep, even as already had most of the important things done early on. I
>>> agree on the utility - it enhances the experience and greatly expands the
>>> recreation season for sailing, especially for cold weather sailors. I also
>>> learned how important it is for individual installation. The trip to LI to
>>> put Bruce's in, after the 4th, was thoroughly enjoyable.
>>> Art
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Slim <salm at mn.rr.com>
>>>> Sent: Nov 21, 2006 7:13 PM
>>>> To: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
>>>>
>>>> Art,
>>>>
>>>> I'm sorry if I stepped on your toes. I know you've been working with Stan
>>>> on a prototype but I guess I hadn't realized it had reached the status of
>>>> "in production and available now." I know you've worked hard on this and I
>>>> didn't mean to snub your efforts--please pardon me. A boom room on a R22
>>>> is
>>>> a wonderful thing. It makes the 22 feet seem like 30. But I gave Nan the
>>>> same advice that was given to me when I first got my Rhodes and I asked the
>>>> same questions. It all worked out great for me!
>>>>
>>>> Slim
>>>>
>>>> On 11/21/06 5:15 PM, "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Slim,
>>>>> Shame on you! Unless Stan disagrees, there is a standard prototype Boom
>>>>> Room
>>>>> for the R22, and it is a nice one. All the colors of the rainbow and easy
>>>>> for
>>>>> the 'chicks' to set up.
>>>>> Art
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Slim <salm at mn.rr.com>
>>>>>> Sent: Nov 21, 2006 5:23 PM
>>>>>> To: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Nan,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Welcome to the Rhodes list. The "must-haves" are pretty basic and the
>>>>>> rest
>>>>>> can be added later if you want. Except the captain's seats--I don't put
>>>>>> them in the must have category but you need to make that decision now
>>>>>> since
>>>>>> that determines what kind of stern pulpit to install. Of course the
>>>>>> usual
>>>>>> must haves are an anchor, PFDs, a boat hook, tool kit, binoculars,
>>>>>> flashlights, and other such equipment but you can pick those up as you
>>>>>> go.
>>>>>> Marine head, porta-potty or 5-gallon bucket? All have their pros and
>>>>>> cons--your call. I think the IMF is a must have and therefore so is the
>>>>>> mast crane. A trailer is not a must have except that the R22's
>>>>>> trailerability is one of its strong points and I recommend getting one so
>>>>>> you can use the boat to its fullest. It's also a good selling point
>>>>>> if/when
>>>>>> you sell the boat. On the other hand, you have other R22 owners with
>>>>>> trailers in your area and maybe you could work something out together.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As for electronics, keep it as simple as you can. A VHF radio is a must
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> case of emergency but that's all I have on my boat. I have a compass
>>>>>> mounted on a board that fits in the companionway but I rarely use it and
>>>>>> it's usually stored away. Unless you're planning on doing a lot of night
>>>>>> navigation or sailing around in fog, you don't need it. However, a
>>>>>> simple
>>>>>> hand-held (boy scout type) compass is a good, inexpensive accessory. A
>>>>>> depth finder is handy for anchoring so you know how much scope to let out
>>>>>> but I use a simple sounding line for that.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Shelter--Pop-top-enclosure, bimini and the boom room? I can't tell you
>>>>>> how
>>>>>> much I love the PTE. Ours gets used a lot. If you plan to do any
>>>>>> overnights, I'd put this in the must have category. I also have a large,
>>>>>> splendid boom room that encloses the entire cockpit and cabin, but a
>>>>>> standardized model has yet to be produced for the R22 so it's a custom
>>>>>> job.
>>>>>> Start with the PTE and think about a boom room later. Since you're on
>>>>>> LIS
>>>>>> and not down in the sweltering heat of the south, you probably don't need
>>>>>> a
>>>>>> bimini but again, it can be added later if you want.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Good luck,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Slim
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 11/21/06 9:55 AM, "Nan Bailey" <nan at npbailey.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I am in touch with Stan @ General Boats to purchase a recycled boat and
>>>>>>> would be interested in hearing some feedback. Are there any features
>>>>>>> that are "must have"? I thought I would want life-lines but Stan is
>>>>>>> suggesting I reconsider. I am assuming I will have a depth-finder and
>>>>>>> compass put in...make sense? Other thoughts?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I am on the Long Island Sound and hope to use it for day sails and some
>>>>>>> overnights with my 10/15 yr old children & friends.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Nan
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> <http://www.npbailey.com/>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> <http://www.npbailey.com/>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Nan P Bailey, MBA, CFP(r), AIF(r)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 1875 Palmer Ave, Ste 206
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Larchmont, NY 10538
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> tel. 914.834.9105
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> fax 914.834.6376
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> www.npbailey.com <http://www.npbailey.com/>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> nan at npbailey.com
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Securities and Advisory Services Offered Through Commonwealth Financial
>>>>>>> Network; Member NASD/SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
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