[Rhodes22-list] New boat questions

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Hi Alex,

I sail Lake Erie in a 1996 model.  Can't explain the groaning rudder, but
the boat is easy to sail with a neutral helm.  So even if the rudder
groans, it should not have to move that much.

I advocate a 9.9 hp outboard for Lake Erie chop in a head wind, getting in
and out of rivers with a strong current and reversing in a windy harbor.

Regards,

Rick

On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 1:33 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

>
> Couple questions now that I've accumulated a few hours on the Rhodes.
> 1.   My rudder started 'groaning' the last 2-3 outings.   It feels solid
> and is down all the way.   It just groans  as I compensate for puffs.   I
> haven't noticed if there is a point of sail it makes more noise, since I
> don't need it much on a run.   I figured I'd inspect the pins when it is
> out of the water, and maybe add some wax or something this fall.   Any 'on
> the boat' bandaids?
> 2.   Out of curiosity, does anybody know if the factory electrical system
> charges the batteries when the master power switch is rotated to off for
> both?
> 3.   Next upgrade is a new motor.   My 30 year old Evinrude 4 is too
> shallow (20"?) and the prop is small.   It struggles against a wind at full
> throttle, and takes several long seconds to stop the boat when I spin it
> around after backing out of a dock.    If I step forward I can hear it
> cavitate.   I was looking at the Tohatsu sail master 6 hp, 25" extra long
> shaft, with generator.    I understand from sailnet that Tohatsu makes the
> Mecrury and Nissan small motors under license.     Does anybody have
> feedback or suggestions?   I need enough to handle Lake Erie on occasion.
>  Following Stan's teachings, and after being shown up by a Catalina 22
> father / son crew, Tamiko and I managed to sail into dock nicely.   We were
> stuck  with a run and reach, so I couldn't just luff the sail but had to
> furl the main with enough momentum to make the final turn and keep from
> drifting down on my neighbor.   Of course it was the last of the evening
> breeze, so not that impressive.   But I fe!
>  el like I'm learning to manage the additional 2500 pounds displacement.
> I prepped for the maneuver by watching 'idiot boater' videos on youtube.
> Alex ColeS.V. Lark (2002)
>
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