[Rhodes22-list] cockpit table post holder

Leland LKUHN at cnmc.org
Wed Aug 19 16:52:59 EDT 2009


Art,

I've used Cowie's idea about using the recessed receptacle to hold my beer. 
Can't do that with a raised receiver.

Lee



Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> 
> Linda,
> 
> You might post a snapshot of the crack, some of us might have a smart
> remedy.  Good news is that according to Michael and Stan, the cockpit sole
> is entirely fiberglass, no core, so earlier concerns that the outcome of
> cracks could be a rotted and weak cockpit floor are apparently unfounded. 
> There is still, however,  a call for boat covers for birds, dirt, ice or
> water in the boat.
> 
> Rob posted a good link to a recessed post receptacle for those who didn't
> see.  My preference is still the raised receiver.  I am going to make a
> smaller cockpit table top for cockpit or cabin use, anyone have ideas for
> the shape?  I'm thinking <18" wide, maybe 24" long, on a shorter post
> which will not interfere with the tiller.  BTW, the 2"ID PVC pipe
> available from HD will work as a post if the ends are jigsaw sliced a few
> inches to permit a flexure and taper into the mount.  
> 
> Have a good day, Linda,
> 
> Art
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: Linda Scott <lscott02 at roadrunner.com>
>>Sent: Aug 19, 2009 8:30 AM
>>To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cockpit table post holder
>>
>>Art,
>>
>>Thanks for the note about freezing.  That's seems a likely cause of a 
>>crack in the floor of my old boat's cockpit.
>>
>>Steve.
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Arthur H.
Czerwonky
>>Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 8:57 PM
>>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cockpit table post holder
>>
>>Todd,
>>
>>Good suggestion and helpful.  Does anyone know for sure that the cockpit
>>floor is cored, and with what material.  Many times in the past skippers
>>from the northern reaches, who necessarily must cope with the potential of
>>water freezing on the cockpit floor, have warned about cracking of the
>>surfaces and resultant water intrusion into the core, and detioration as a
>>result.  Stan is probably most aware if such a problem exists, but some of
>>us may also know.  My only concern about drilling or sawing into the
floor,
>>Todd, relates to damage to the core.
>>
>>Does anyone know about or have a picture of Stan's 'new' style receptacle?
>>As an alternative, most camper parts houses have a receptacle that sits
atop
>>the surface and does not require special fitting.  This may be a suitable,
>>yet less intrusive solution.  Thoughts?
>>
>>Art
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: Todd Tavares <sprocket80 at mail.com>
>>>Sent: Aug 17, 2009 8:08 PM
>>>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cockpit table post holder
>>>
>>>Bruce,
>>>
>>>  Not having seen how your flange/post holder looks, I have a possible
>>>repair suggestion.
>>>
>>>See the attached pic.
>>>
>>>Todd T
>>>
>>>
>>>  ----- Original Message -----
>>>  From: bgreenwald at optonline.net
>>>  To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List"
>>>  Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cockpit table post holder
>>>  Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:26:21 +0000 (GMT)
>>>
>>>
>>>  Stan,Unfortunately, the tube that is left isn't rotten at all -
>>>  almost good as knew albeit without any flange or bottom - I already
>>>  (I think) have the new part - delivered via Bill Effros a couple of
>>>  years ago.----- Original Message -----From: stan Date: Monday,
>>>  August 17, 2009 9:44 amSubject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cockpit table
>>>  post holderTo: The Rhodes 22 Email List > Bruce,> > since it is so
>>>  rotten try a lot of drill holes so it crumbles> > then send us the
>>>  mailing address to send the new style to which > is > guaranteed to
>>>  last longer than I am> > ss> > ----- Original Message ----- > From:
>>>  > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" > Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009
>>>  9:30 AM> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] cockpit table post holder> > >
>>>  About 2 yrs ago I posted a request for suggestions about > removing
>>>  my post > holder, the bottom of which had completely rotted. Rummy
>>>  > suggested a using a > piece of plywood and a lever under the
>>>  flange to pry the holder > up. Because > I don't believe in act!
>>>  ing hastily, I just got around to > refocusing on the > problem
>>>  and now have a post holder with the entire flange either >
>>>  disintegrated or broken off from my efforts. I am still left > with
>>>  the tube > firmly ensconced in the cockpit floor - either glued or
>>>  wedged > solidly into > the cutout in the floor - and can't figure
>>>  out how to get it > out. Does > anyone have any suggestions - other
>>>  than taking a sawzall to cut > it out (the > dockmaster's
>>>  suggestion)? Thanks in advance.Bruce GreenwaldS/V > Ruach II>
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