[Rhodes22-list] Chet, you seem to be an O.K. guy, but...

[David Bradley]

Chet, I think I remember the mast crane as a $750 option.  I didn't
buy it and in hind sight I should have.

Dave

On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 7:06 PM, andrew collins <engineerpac at gmail.com> wrote:
> Chet
>
> Take the good, ignore the bad. Ed is of his meds.
>
> The GB mast crane is great, it lets you work slowly and without stress. The
> wiinch has a built-in brake, so you can stop anytime. Unless you have
> reliable helpers, it is a necessity. Around here all the helpers either
> drink beer or have family obligations or something. It is a little bit dear,
> but having people stop and gape while you do it solo is priceless
>
> Andrew C
>
> s/v Carmen
>
>
>
> On 4/29/08, chetc <cclocksin at buckeye-express.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hey Ed,
> >
> > I appreciate all of the opinions and advice you and others have offered,
> > but
> > I think I detect a bit of a condescending tone to your reply. :-/Yes I
> > have
> > seen pictures of various mast raising systems, but I have not seen
> > anything
> > from general Boats that is advertised as a mast crane, with a picture and
> > a
> > price. Maybe there is a "secret" catalog for parts and accessories of the
> > Rhodes 22. It is possible that I could have somehow missed it in my HOURS
> > of
> > searching this site, Google, ask.com and others, so please forgive
> > me.:confused:
> >
> > If you recall, my original question was whether or not the system
> > described
> > in the literature THAT I FOUND IN THE ARCHIVES worked with the IMF...so
> > YES,
> > I did take the time to study the home page. Did you ever think that
> > someone
> > new to the list might not be able to find their way around as quickly as
> > someone who has been using it for years? Or, heaven forbid, an experienced
> > Rhodie might save a new guy some time and trouble without the high and
> > mighty attitude?
> >
> > So, I guess I would say the same thing...you seem like an O.K. guy,
> > but...lighten up on a newbie, eh?;-)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Tootle wrote:
> > >
> > > Chet,
> > >
> > > You said about mast raising on rhodes 22, "One of these days I may
> > invest
> > > in this so-called "mast crane", but I haven't even seen a picture of it,
> > > let alone a price."
> > >
> > > Price should never be an issue when personal safety is at stake.  Want
> > to
> > > see some pictures?  There are many pictures posted in the archives.
> > >
> > > There are others just waiting for you by looking:
> > >
> > > http://www.sailingtexas.com/Movies/Rhodes22c/srhodes22c.html
> > >
> > > and:  http://www.rhodes22.org/rhodes/tech.html (have you taken time to
> > > study the home page of this web site?  and all that is contained on its
> > > pages?)
> > >
> > > And a diligent search of the archives will find many pictures posted of
> > > Rhodies raising or lowering their mast.  Such as:
> > > http://www.nabble.com/file/4531/Dec%2006%20Red%20Rhodes%20005.jpg
> > > http://www.nabble.com/file/4532/Dec%2006%20Red%20Rhodes%20009.jpg
> > >
> > > Ed K
> > > Greenville, SC, USA
> > >
> > >
> >
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> >
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