[Rhodes22-list] Call for Advice; depth sounder

[cowie]

Frank:
You will see a lot of different ideas and preferences for how to anchor your
Rhodes from the list.  Some like to deploy the anchor from the stern, some
keep the anchor in the lazaret and some keep the anchor on the bow pulpit. 
I like the standard bow pulpit and keep my 150' of rode and 8' of chain in a
rode bag that is stored in a plastic crate in the lazaret.  I walk the rode
bag to the bow, attach the chain to the anchor and deploy.  I find the
weight and size of the rode bag to be manageable however I agree with you
that having a device that would make raising and cleaning of the anchor and
chain would be a nice feature and would avoid having to lug the rode up and
down.  It is also appealing not to have to lean over the bow dunking the mud
off the anchor and chain.  For now I am happy with my current set up however
I will be interested to see if others have implemented the kind of roller
idea you are thinking about.  I kept the original cowl vent installed
thinking I might try using it to stow my anchor rode but replaced it
yesterday with a nicro solar vent.




Frank Tugwell wrote:
> 
> Many thanks to those of you who responded to my call for advice.  I will
> explore the archives with some care and see what else I can learn.  For
> now,
> I think the 8 hp 4-stroke motor type that Stan recommended seems right. 
> As
> does the blue color. And the bimini and the pop-top cover. I also think I
> can use a depth sounder (beyond the centerboard solution suggested by
> Stan).
> I am still concerned about motor controls, and guess I should check with
> the
> manufacturers about these--since I have no experience with outboards. 
> 
> The other matter I have been considering is the ground tackle issue.  I
> saw
> a picture of a Rhodes with an anchor roller on the bow and have contacted
> the owner but have no response yet.  If any list members have added a bow
> roller to hold an anchor, I would appreciate knowing what you have used,
> and
> any pictures you might have.  I anchor often (lunch, overnight)in muddy
> areas and can't imagine leaning over the pulpit dragging up 40 lbs of
> sticky
> anchor with chain and then trying to hang it up on the pulpit or the
> forestay. A roller seems more civilized.  On my last boat I also had a
> wash
> down pump to clean the foredeck and anchor.  It was an on-demand 12 v pump
> that drew raw water from the marine head intake hose via a T connection. 
> I
> attached a small hose to a connection on the foredeck when I wanted to use
> it. This may be overkill for a small sailboat, but it is something I might
> explore.  It did draw quite a bit of battery power...
> 
> Again, thanks to all for your welcome and suggestions.
> 
> Frank
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Robert Fuller
> Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 3:37 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Call for Advice; depth sounder
> 
> Frank: Let me add my "welcome" to the chorus.
> I also wanted more advanced warning than the centerboard and went for
> overkill with a forward-looking sonar.  At $800, it was a ridiculously
> expensive toy, but I have had as much fun with it as any gadget on the
> boat
> & it is even sometimes genuinely useful in my shoal waters.  Stan mounted
> it
> thru the laz.; so it reads and graphs the depth under the entire boat and
> 20
> feet forward of the bow.  I don't think West Marine handles it anymore,
> but
> you can probably check out newer models @ www.echopilot.com.
> BobF.
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