[Rhodes22-list] Mary Lou & Lee

[Bob Keller]

Joe,
i have one of each: the clip still works on the bottom pin and there is a hose clamp on the top pin.  No worries about running aground - the rudder will release and pop up on its own.
Bob K
 
> Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 11:33:28 -0800
> From: jjcampjr at yahoo.com
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Mary Lou & Lee
> 
> Mary Lou & Lee:
> 
> Thanks for the advice & photo. I may elect to simply tie a safety line on the 
> rudder assembly. I hadn't considered the possibility of tearing off the 
> brackets when running aground. I am looking at a marina at Hack's 
> Point...pretty far up. My buddy has a boat there, and I've noted that it is a 
> long sail to the bay. I will not put her in until the spring of 2012, so lots 
> of time to consider. I hope to be able to meet lots of Rhodes people up there.
> 
> Joe 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net>
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> Sent: Tue, January 4, 2011 1:59:53 PM
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> 
> Hi Joe,
> 
> We use a stainless hose clamp on the pin.
> 
> Before you decide where to keep your boat, I'd strongly suggest you 
> look a little further south. The northern Elk River is shallow and 
> full of powerboat traffic. There are some nice marinas on the Bohemia 
> but daysailing would be limited to the Bohemia and Upper Elk. When we 
> first started sailing we used to sail out of Elk Neck State Park but 
> soon looked for a place further south to keep the boat. The Sassafras 
> has some nice marinas but a long motor to get out to the bay. We 
> sailed out of the Middle River for a while but then moved over to the 
> Eastern Shore. There are good marinas at Worton, Tolchester and Rock 
> Hall. Even Rock Hall is less than 2 hours from center city 
> Philadelphia. In any event welcome back.
> 
> Mary Lou
> 1991 R22 Fretless
> Rock Hall, MD
> 
> 
> 
> At 01:24 PM 1/4/2011, you wrote:
> >Since I don't visit the forum too often, I will follow a protocol of faux
> >formality.
> >
> >First: Let me wish everyone a great new year.
> >
> >Second: Let me address the reason for my visit: I'd like to find 
> >out what sort
> >of device is used on the lower pin of the rudder assembly to hold it in the
> >bracket? When I took the rudder off to winterize, I realized that there was
> >nothing there to hold it all in place. I can't remember what sort of pin or
> >clip Elton had me install when he delivered the boat. I was going 
> >to visit the
> >hardware store and take a stab at what seems logical, but a well 
> >placed inquiry
> >with you "informed" boaters seems like a better first step.
> >
> >Third: Despite having retired from police work, shifted to teaching college
> >English and moved from PA to NC in July, we have decided to return 
> >to the land
> >of our roots. I will be taking the boat from Kerr Lake in NC to a 
> >marina (yet
> >to be determined) on the northern Chesapeake. NC is very nice, but it's just
> >not us. We found ourselves missing the context of established history,
> >friendships and family more than we anticipated. No offense to the 
> >good folks
> >here. They have been great. So, if there are any Rhodies near Elkton or
> >Chesapeake City MD, keep an eye out for me. And...thanks for your 
> >advice on the
> >rudder matter. ttfn.
> >
> >Joe
> >
> >
> >
> >
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