[Rhodes22-list] Cockpit Scuppers
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Graham: Nicely done!
Bob (palatka)
> On Aug 13, 2015, at 9:11 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
> Larry:
> Here are the pictures of the deck and cockpit scuppers.
> Underside photo shows where I ground down the surface to something
> reasonably flat and then used the plywood donut that I sanded to a wedge
> shape to give a lower surface that was parallel to the upper surface.
> Otherwise the scupper goes in at an angle.
>
>
> Graham Stewart
> Agile. R22, 1976
> Kingston Ontario Canada
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22 Email
> List
> Sent: August 12, 2015 6:32 PM
> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Cockpit Scuppers
>
> Graham,
>
> It would be great to see photos of this
>
> Larry Allen
> Makai
> Sarasota
> larrywallen at verizon.net
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22 Email
> List
> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 4:45 PM
> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Cockpit Scuppers
>
> I changed the subject of this line to reflect the contents relating to
> cockpit scubbers.
>
> Yes, in fact I just finished installing cockpit scuppers about 20 minutes
> ago - having started 3 years ago. In my boat (79) the cockpit drains above
> the lazarette originally had 3/4" mushroom thru-hulls. These small
> thru-hulls were constantly being clogged and seemed inadequate to me when
> the cockpit needed to drain quickly.
>
> The area around where they were placed was depressed - presumably so the
> water would funnel into the drain. The depression was defeated by the
> mushroom cap and so water always pooled around the thru-hull and stained the
> gel coat. The same was true for the cockpit drain where the mushroom cap
> prevented the all the water from draining out.
>
> Years ago I simply removed the 3/4" " thru-hulls and replaced them with 1
> 1/2" ones in the deck and transom. That let the water flow with much less
> clogging but I still got the pool around the thru-hull.
>
> I have since installed flush mounted scuppers in both the deck and in the
> cockpit drain. For the deck drains, I filled the depression with epoxy with
> fairing powder and then sanded it flush with the surrounding area. I then
> painted the entire deck of the boat but you could patch the area with gel
> coat. I was planning to paint the deck anyway.
>
> I used a Dremel with a sanding drum to create the hole with bevel sides and
> then made a donut of plywood that I attached under the hole with thickened
> epoxy for strength and depth. The ones under the deck has to be tapered to
> fit as the bottom side of the deck is not horizontal to the deck.
>
> I now have flush-mounted scuppers that should eliminate the problem of water
> stains. This was not a particularly difficult job but it took longer than
> you might expect as it is fussy.
>
> I can send photos if you want them
>
> Graham Stewart
> Agile. R22, 1976
> Kingston Ontario Canada
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22 Email
> List
> Sent: August 12, 2015 2:10 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chris' Bahamian Adventure
>
> The rhodes has a very large cockpit...above waterline. Has anyone added
> large stern scuppers to help rid the cockpit of water in rough conditions?
>
>>> On Aug 12, 2015, at 10:48 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List
>> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>
>> Helen,
>>
>> If you have not already, check out the archives for Bill's last
>> Bahamas
> Adventure in his R22.
>>
>> He went with his son and a friend and had a blast. He chronicled his
> journey in detail and is a great storyteller.
>>
>> Now, I just need to find someone crazy enough to crew with me. My
>> admiral is not comfortable in open water :(
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Ted
>>
>> S/V AIRPOWER
>> 1991/2013 Jacksonville, FL
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Aug 12, 2015, at 10:07 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List
> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> We have made the trip to the Bahama's many times...but never in a
>>> Rhodes22...:) I think that is the perfect Bahama's boat. We went
>>> over every other year for almost 10 years while living aboard our
>>> cruising boat..My husband and I have both commented while
>>> refurbishing out Rhodes22...how nice it would be to take her
>>> over..health and age will prevent us...but we sure admire you all
>>> getting together to make that trip..We normally checked in at Bimini
>>> and did the normal route ..... Chub...Nassau... down to Georgetown
>>> stopping at all the out islands along the Exumas..across to Long and
>>> then up to Cat and through the upper Bahamas and home to Port
> Canaveral...We enjoyed every trip...Hopefully you will send reports as you
> go...:):)
>>> ENJOY!!!!!!!!! Helen
>>>
>>>
>>> In a message dated 8/12/2015 9:53:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:
>>>
>>> Chris,
>>> Are you talking about the Sapona? It is located near Alicetown, Bimini.
>
>>> It is an old concrete ship (constructed out of concrete, that is)
>>> that was used as target practice during WWII and was the target for
>>> the practice run of the "Lost Patrol" of Bermuda Triangle fame. It
>>> was also used as a staging area for running alcohol during
>>> prohibition. And a great place to snorkel and scuba dive. Or...are
>>> you talking about an even older wreck...maybe some treasure hunting?
>>>
>>> I would like to make another run over there and may join if schedule
>>> permits. Between you, Ted, me, and anyone else, we would have a nice
>>> little flotilla ... and maybe create some marketing buzz to
>>> re-kickstart Stan's boatbuilding business.
>>>
>>> Bill W.
>>> s/v Fina Lee
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes
>>> 22 Email List
>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 1:48 AM
>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chris' Bahamian Adventure
>>>
>>> Hey Ted,
>>> I'm open and flexible as far as a launch point. Key Largo sounds good.
>
>>> Bimini is the easiest to check into and I want to check out a wreck
>>> that is in the area. Very, very old. and not mentioned by anyone
>>> I've
> talked to.
>>> We would stay in the Bahamas for 4-6 weeks I should think. I would
>>> be thrilled to have another Rhodes or two to tag along.
>>> Timewise I think it would be in April. I would like to get back to
>>> Fl by no later than mid May so I can ship the boat to Italy by early
>>> June. Lets keep in touch, maybe recruit a few fellow Rhodies? I'll
> send some links on
>>> what the Enosis is up to in a couple of weeks or so. Things never quite
>
>>> go as you plan.
>>> Chris G.
>>>
>>> On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 10:06 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Chris,
>>>>
>>>> Hope all is well. I am very interested in hearing more about the
>>>> Bahamian plans.
>>>>
>>>> After reading about Bill W's infamous Bahamian Adventure and your
>>>> upcoming plans, I may be interested (and crazy enough) in the
>>>> possibilities of tagging along with S/V Airpower. I've made the Gulf
>>>> Stream crossing many times as a kid growing up in south Florida, but
>>>> that was in powerful multi engine fishing boats.
>>>>
>>>> Where do you plan to launch? I assume somewhere around Key Largo.
>>>> You may want to consider this trailer sailor friendly marina.
>>>> http://southdademarina.com/.
>>>>
>>>> Will you clear immigration in Bimini? Where will you head from there?
>>>>
>>>> When do you think you might head south? You mentioned in the
>>>> spring, but do you have a target month? March? April?
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Ted (have EPIRB, will travel)
>>>>
>>>> S/v Airpower
>>>> Jacksonville, FL
>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 1, 2015, at 11:34 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I shall keep all of you guys in mind and let you know about the
>>>> "disposable
>>>>> equipment". An you guys know me, I can't help but journal about
>>>>> Enosis
>>>> and
>>>>> Rhodes in general. Also anyone and any time is more than welcome
>>>>> to come along in their boat for any segment of the grand adventure,
>>>>> it would be
>>>> fun.
>>>>>
>>>>> Chris & Alice
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 7:25 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Chris, Bon voyage in the Med! Please keep a narrative and photo
>>>> journal
>>>>>> of your wanderings- all of us on the list will be a rapt audience.
>>>>>> Please also keep me in mind for the trailer and the truck as
>>>>>> well.
>>>>>> Richard Arking, R22 in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, ny
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 1:37 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Oh,
>>>>>>> If anyone is interested, I will be placing "Enosis" on a
>>>>>>> roll-on-Roll-off freighter bound for Italy next spring. I will
>>>> transfer
>>>>>> it
>>>>>>> to a cheap throw away trailer. I currently am using a really
>>>>>>> nice
>>>>>>> 2003 Triad trailer designed for the Rhodes. It has electric
>>>>>>> breaks and
>>>> brand
>>>>>>> new 9 ply trailer tires. I'll probably put less than 12,000
>>>>>>> miles on
>>>> the
>>>>>>> tires when I am ready to sell. So, if you are thinking about a
>>>>>>> trailer
>>>>>> in
>>>>>>> great shape and well cared for, for next season, let me know. I
>>>>>>> was thinking about selling the tow vehicle which is a 2003 F-250
>>>>>>> diesel
>>>> with
>>>>>>> only 101K. The truck was garage kept its whole life. Well up
>>>>>>> until
>>>> now,
>>>>>>> and I will store it under a cover most of the time. So as I get
>>>>>>> near sending Enosis on its Mediterranian tour, I'll let you guys
>>>>>>> know about
>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> truck.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 10:33 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>>>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Oh, and I forgot to mention that I may join you for part of
>>>>>>>> your
>>>>>> Bahamas
>>>>>>>> trip. With so many Rhodes in the East Coast area maybe we can
>>>>>>>> get a
>>>>>>> small
>>>>>>>> group together. Please keep us posted on your plans.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Bill Wickman
>>>>>>>> s/v Fina Lee
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
>>>>>>>> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22
>>>>>>>> Email
>>>>>>> List
>>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 11:23 AM
>>>>>>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22 & Sailing Desolation Sound
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I for one am REALLY looking forward to reading about the
>>>>>>>> adventures of Enosis. Chris weaves a really good yarn of his
>>>>>>>> trips with the perfect
>>>>>>> mix
>>>>>>>> of pictures and descriptions that paints a vivid picture of
>>>>>>>> what it is
>>>>>>> like
>>>>>>>> to "be there".
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Bill Wickman
>>>>>>>> s/v Fina Lee
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
>>>>>>>> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22
>>>>>>>> Email
>>>>>>> List
>>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 1:56 AM
>>>>>>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22 & Sailing Desolation
>>>>>>>> Sound
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Glad you enjoyed the tale Patrick. My wife and I plan on an
>>>>>>>> encore of
>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>>> the best sailing adventures we've had in the last 20 years, and
>>>>>>>> then
>>>>>>> some.
>>>>>>>> So 2 months in Desolation sound is on the calendar this summer.
>>>>>>>> Then
>>>> a
>>>>>>>> repeat of the Mexican adventure but for 5 months this comming
>>> winter.
>>>>>>> Then
>>>>>>>> a repeat of the Bahama adventures in the following spring but
>>>>>>>> only for
>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>> month or so. Then stick the boat on a freighter and over to
>>>>>>>> Italy
>>>> next
>>>>>>>> summer. I'll try to post the adventures and anyone interesting
>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>> meeting
>>>>>>>> us along the way on their boat, we would welcome some Rhodie
>>> company.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Chris & Alice
>>>>>>>> Enosis
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 7:36 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>>>>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I was wandering by www.rhodes22.com recently and came across
>>>>>>>>> the odyssey of Enosis on the front page. Downloadable .pdf
>>>>>>>>> files of Chris' adventures.
>>>>>>>>> Some of you may enjoy the read as I did.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> For some reason with the first file I had to right-click on it
>>>>>>>>> and open in a new window (windows exploder and chrome) but the
>>>>>>>>> rest
>>>>>> opened
>>>>>>>>> with just a click.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> -Patrick
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