[Rhodes22-list] Launched Ozone Ouch!

[Lowe, Rob]

I'm in agreement with Lee.  We all could write books about the stupid things we've done.  And drinking definitely helps.  You either make more mistakes that you learn from or you forget about them and move on. It does sound like rudder position might be an issue here.  If the rudder is not locked down fully forward your steering will be compromised. - rob

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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Leland
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 12:25 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Launched Ozone Ouch!


Ron,

If you're referring to the throttle arm I had the same problem.  I tried tightening it several times but it kept coming loose.  I eventually just tied a line around it.  Doesn't look too good but it works.  I tied the motor to the boat which looks even worse.  I can't imagine the motor falling off and if it did I'm not sure the line would help that much.

http://old.nabble.com/file/p33763342/At%2BEase%2B10-5-09%2B022.jpg
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As for doing stupid things on boats I could write a book.  Once I thought my mainsail furler was broken until I discovered I was standing on the outhaul line.

When I first got my boat I thought sailing it was much easier and less scary than trying to get the thing in and out of its slip.  The bigger the boat the worse it is.  It's fun to watch some of the yachts at my marina try to get their tankers back into their slips.  You don't see them doing it singlehandedly.

I recommend drinking more.  The more you drink the more mistakes you'll make and the more you'll learn from your mistakes.

Good luck!

Lee
1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
Kent Island, MD