[Rhodes22-list] Back :-) Batteries & Recommissioning

[Russell Miller]

Welcome back, Mike!!!

Russ, Shirlee, &Wyls

s/v Bulldog
----- Original Message -----
From: "Corley, Michael J COL TRADOC DCSPIL" <michael.corley at us.army.mil>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 11:12 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Back :-) Batteries & Recommissioning


>
>  I am a current Rhodes 22 owner and former member of the "list" just back
> from Germany.  Glad to see a lot of familiar names still active on the
list.
> My 99 Rhodes 22 has been in storage near Columbia, SC the last 4 yrs.  It
is
> currently in the water, sans mast & sails, at Old Point Comfort Marina,
Ft.
> Monroe, VA. Just got the sails back from Sail Care and hopefully will
mount
> & raise the mast next weekend.  Got a lot of good advice from the "list"
as
> I put it in storage and hoping to get similar advice as I recommission
her.
>
>   Came out of storage looking good!  Stored in a 3 sided RV shed under a
> large plastic tarp from a marine supply store.  Having a roof over it made
> all the difference.  So far all I have done is wash her and buy 2 new
tires
> for the trailer.  Sent the sails to Sail Care for cleaning/refurbishment,
> but I probably did not need to do that.  Had my 2 cycle 9.9 hp Merc
serviced
> to the tune of $200.  Mechanic rebuilt the carburetor.
>   Got to buy a battery(s).  Originally had two batteries, thinking of just
> buying one now to power the lights and water pump and then 2nd battery
next
> year.  Didn't we use to have a library or FAQ page?  Anything else I
should
> be aware of as I recommission her?
>
> Michael Corley
> s/v Ranger
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