[Rhodes22-list] One or Three

Wed Jun 26 14:09:18 EDT 2013

BWY is one of many Mac Gregor dealers.  I don't think there is anything to
infer about the manufacturer.

On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 10:04 AM, sprocket80 <sprocket80 at mail.com> wrote:

> BW Yachts (Blue Water Yachts). Sorry for the typo.
> When I try to search for parts for a Macgregor 26, I keep getting the
> BWYacht site. I can only assume, without researching further, that BWY now
> is or has bought out MacGregor. I am unable to search their catalog
> online....it may be de-activated and/or no longer factory supported... but
> it could just be my android system. Either way, I had never shared this
> openly on this list before so as not to take business away from Stan.
>
> Mac used to sell a mast raising/lowering rig with deck hinged pole, braked
> winch and hardware almost exactly like Stan's (minus the stern brace) for
> $95.00. They also sold many parts which could replace some of the "unique"
> or "custom" parts on a Rhodes 22 that us third party purchasers can not or
> could not get easily or directly from GB --- now especially, without a
> Certificate or Support. Mac also used a pivoting mast and base on their
> newer 26 footers, which having a mast of similar size, might work on a
> Rhodes for the Rhodie thinking of modifying his mast set-up. They also sold
> spreader tips, tiller handles, rigging parts, and other less unique items
> which fit and cost less than from GB.
>
> Todd T.
> --
> Sent from my Android phone with mail.com Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
>
> Rick <sloopblueheron at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Who is BY?
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 2:46 PM, sprocket80 <sprocket80 at mail.com> wrote:
>
> > Macgregor used one on their 26's. Before BY bought them out, you could
> but
> > parts online.
> > --
> > Sent from my Android phone with mail.com Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
> >
> > R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Graham,
> > My guess is that Stanley is already working on it. :)
> >
> > Rummy
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 6/24/2013 5:53:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > gstewart8 at cogeco.ca writes:
> >
> > Rummy:
> > Thanks for the idea. I looked up the Hobi mast step online and it is a
> > pretty specialized bit of equipment. I think I will let some other more
> > experienced fool try this first.
> >
> >
> > Graham
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
> > R22RumRunner at aol.com
> > Sent: June-24-13 5:02 PM
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] One or Three
> >
> > Graham,
> > I had a Hobie 16 which had a single point mast mount which pivoted.
> Perhaps
> > their parts would work for the Rhodes.
> >
> > Rummy
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 6/24/2013 1:48:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > gstewart8 at cogeco.ca writes:
> >
> > I have rebuilt my mast step to remove cracks in the gel coat and to
> > ensure
> > the core was solid. I am interested in using the single screw when the
> > bracket is reinstalled so that the mast can pivot slightly. It sounds
> like
> > an interesting idea but I think I would need to work into the install a
> > smooth surface under the bracket that would protect the gel coat and
> allow
> > for rotation. If anyone has seen such an installation I would appreciate
> > knowing about it.
> >
> > BTW, I had my mast fall while raising it and like others have mentioned
> > it
> > was just as good that the sep was not through bolted. I broke a fitting
> on
> > the boom, which I can work around, bent the step bracket , which I was
> > able
> > to straighten myself and had the deck step to repair but fortunately the
> > mast was ok.
> >
> > I have been the master of every major disaster on my boat. In this case I
> > was so anxious to get the mast up I didn't check to make sure the ties
> > holding the mast in place were fastened and it wasn't until the mast was
> > almost vertical that it decided to make its move. Some might think that
> > was
> > an entirely preventable mistake, and while that theory as its merits, I
> > prefer to think that with one of the oldest Rhodes in the fleet, I just
> > have more experience. In this business it is hard to distinguish between
> > really stupid mistakes and experience so I will go with the latter.
> >
> > Graham
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Michael Hellyar
> > Sent: June-23-13 10:54 AM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> > Cc: Steve Congdon
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] One or Three
> >
> > Stan
> > The single screw was your earlier email explanation. I thought it was
> > yours.
> > The fitting we acquired from WEST Marine for the 22 I am rehabbing has
> > three holes. We did not check my partner's 22 until after you explained
> > the
> > single screw hinge and pivot system. He said his mast step is screwed
> down
> > by one pretty hefty screw. His is 78 or 79. Now we are thoroughly
> > confused. I'm sure we will hear from the gang pretty quick.
> >
> > Mike Hellyar
> > sent from my iPad
> >
> > On Jun 23, 2013, at 9:11 AM, Stan Spitzer <stan at rhodes22.com> wrote:
> >
> > > OOPS,
> > >
> > > the mast steps at the plant are put on with/three/ # 12 X 1" sheet
> > > metal screws, not one. you might be on to something with your idea
> > > of using just one so the mast step can pivot into the wind.
> > >
> > > ss
> > >
> > >
> > > On 6/22/13 10:54 AM, Michael Hellyar wrote:
> > >> I feel privileged to be in receipt of a message from the Oracle of
> > Rhodes. ; - ) as well as the elders of Rhodes like Rummy. I cannot argue
> > with your immovable object argument. Something has to give. Through
> > bolting
> > and reinforcing the surrounding area of the cabin top, as we have done,
> > might raise the threshold level for dismasting. Your point is that at
> some
> > level of (leverage) force through bolting can result in costly damage to
> > the structure. We agree. You also point out that the pivoting hinge would
> > allow the mast to come down in any direction without becoming
> disconnected
> > from the cabin top or disconnecting with little damage. That's a really
> > good point. By the way, pivoting and single screw attachment is news and
> I
> > don't think anyone mentioned that detail. Our fixture has three
> screw/bolt
> > holes.
> > >>
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