[Rhodes22-list] A little traveler music, please.

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

I just bought an inflatable from Aquos. I have yet to use it in earnest,
but it arrived with free shipping and it seems to be a well-built rugged
dingy. It is a heck of a deal as well - check it out at:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-mm-PVC-98-Heavy-duty-Sport-Fishing-Rescue-Inflatable-Boat-ZODIAC-type-/251530697313?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a9065da61&vxp=mtr

Cheers
Richard
S/V Waif


On Thu, May 15, 2014 at 9:43 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Thats why i am a hard dinghy guy!  Tough, cheaper than an inflatable,
> looks better, rows straight and true, doesnt need inflated, patch with
> fiberglass and epoxy only for extreme damage, can be sailed in anchorages
> for fun, can be motored, can be built at home, can be painted to match the
> mother ship, can be made with internal flotation, cup holders-you name
> it!.....the list goes on and on.
> Bob
>
>
>
> On May 15, 2014, at 8:53 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
> > Report:
> >
> >      Straight from the rough waters of the Bohemia River, Upper
> Chesapeake.  Today was the day of decision, day of the new dinghy, day of
> mid week trip to the boat (retirement is starting to show its appeal... 4
> years after I was stripped of my former glory and power).  But, that's
> another issue.
> >
> >      This issue is the installation of the new traveler.  Getting out to
> the mooring was a pain in my waterlogged ass.  I cheaped out and bought a
> low cost inflatable dinghy while I try to locate the leaks that rough
> winter storage put into my good one.  The new dinghy is a real donkey.  200
> yards in rough wind and water in a craft designed for a friggin' puddle
> left me exhausted.  Oh yeah, the traveler.
> >
> >      It installed easily, but the piece to which the mainsail block
> attaches is a pinch too small, and I had to unscrew it a bit to allow the
> rig to attach.  I believe it will be fine, and I can look into buying or
> making something that fits better.  But it's on and with no real trouble.
> >
> >      After some pulling and testing, I became comfortable with moving
> the rig port and starboard.  It moves quite easily by using the top lines
> on the aft of the rig.  Due to the weather, I didn't get out.  I simply did
> some maintenance and played with the traveler.  Since I am far removed from
> the photo-ready pocket camera mentality, I have no pics with which to wow
> you (all).  I'll se what I can do this week.
> >
> >      By the way (not that you will give a rat's...) I came home and
> ordered a new proper dinghy.  "Hey, it's only money!"  That was what my
> wife said!  Thirty-eight years, and we're finally on the same page.  Of
> course, there are many other "pages" I'd like us to co-occupy.  All in good
> time; all in good time.
> >
> > Joe Camp
> > s/v John Dawson
> > (the muddy) Bohemia River, MD
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