[Rhodes22-list] Bimini and wish list

[Ben Cittadino]

Ben S.

I agree the bimini is terrific. I had to practically bludgeon Stan about the
head and shoulders to get him to sell me one (he doesn't recommend them;
thinks they are a pain, restrict visibility, etc) but he put this great dark
blue cloth one on the s/v Susan Kay ('93, recycled '08) and it makes a world
of difference cooling off the cockpit, keeps the ice from melting too fast,
and is just great relief from the unrelenting New Jersey sun.  The boat
sails fine with the bimini. So what if you can't see much to leeward. That
just adds to the excitment of not seeing much ahead with the Genoa.

The power engine lift is a hoot. Two batteries makes me feel safer. A friend
of mine refers to the Rhodes as a "gadget boat", but I will now just smile
and wave and say "Fuqua".

Ben C.





benonvelvetelvis wrote:
> 
> I think the bimini is fantastic.  I used to sail only at night during the
> summer, but the bimini has me sailing during the day too.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bill Effros
> Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:53
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Bimini and wish list
> 
> Rod,
> 
> Bimini: Don't know.
> 
> Rudder:  Don't know.
> 
> Motor lift -- Great thing taken for granted by most of us -- but when 
> other sailors come on board and see it work they want one for their own 
> boats.
> 
> Batteries -- One is all you used to need.  I have 2 and a battery 
> monitor.  I never needed more than one in the past.  But the salt has 
> degraded my motor's reliability, and I am planning to experiment with 
> electric motors next summer.  For this purpose I am happy to have 2 
> batteries on board.  I also will be carrying a small Honda Generator, 
> which may turn out to be more important than a second battery -- we'll 
> see.  Also I will replace my solar cells (which lost a recent battle 
> with Ospreys) and which easily kept my batteries charged all year long.
> 
> When you put an electric motor on the motor lift, it puts a smile on 
> your face every time you use it.
> 
> Bill Effros
> 
> 
> 
> KUHN, LELAND wrote:
>> Rod,
>>
>> Bimini:  Seemed like a good idea when I bought it.  I've never needed it
>> and have rarely used it.  It lays nicely on the poptop and I brace it
>> perpendicular up under the boom when going forward, so it's not too much
>> of a hassle.  I guess I'd get it again--still seems like a good idea.
>>
>> General Boats' website still says something about a dual-rudder option
>> in the future.  The future is not yet here.
>>
>> You'll want the 6:1 motor lift.  
>>
>> I have two batteries but its overkill for me.  I don't use much juice.
>>
>> Good luck!
>>
>> Lee
>> 1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
>> Kent Island, MD
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Ellner [mailto:ellner at pressenter.com] 
>> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 9:18 PM
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Bimini and wish list
>>
>>
>> To those of you with a bimini,
>>
>> We are adding a few things to our boat at General  Boats. It is
>> beautiful country in that area and between.
>>
>> Is the Bimini a good addition to the boat? And, does it store easily?
>> Does it fold forward and to the stern?
>>
>> What is the rudder upgrade?
>>
>> How about the 6:1 motor lift?
>>
>> Two batteries,  good Idea?
>>
>> It is going to be a long winter anticipating spring.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Rod Ellner
>> Toy Blew
>>
>>
>>
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