[Rhodes22-list] Crossing the Sea of Cortez

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Getting a 404 error, Chris. Can you check the url again?

Thanks,

Hank
On Nov 29, 2015 12:05 AM, "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> So it helps if I include the link D'OH
> Sailing enosis.weebly.com
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> Enjoy!
>
> Chris & Alice
> ENOSIS
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>
>
> Sent from my iPad
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> > On Nov 27, 2015, at 12:52 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hi, Larry ,
> > I'm quite sorry that you had issues with your wheel installation . I
> must reply to your negative assessment as this poisons the well for the few
> of us who have wheel steering and have had no issues with it.
> > Placement of the pedestal may well be a problem depending on the
> avoirdupois of the captain; careful placement alleviates this issue.
> > My '92 Rhodes had no issues whatsoever with the litany you have
> described; leading back to installation procedures. when done properly
> (read "Recycled Rhodes" ) you will have a boat that thrives even when the
> owner may be somewhat neglectful at times.
> >
> > Elle
> >
> >
> > Northern Neck Images
> >
> >
> >> On Nov 26, 2015, at 10:59 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> The previous owner installed an Edson wheel on our 86 Rhodes, I don’t
> know where the installation was done. He liked to stand while steering and
> the wheel offered the advantage of better forward visibility. I initially
> was enthusiastic about the wheel and it got a lot of comments from other
> sailers, but there were issues with it.
> >>
> >> As you suggest, placement is important. It was located at least 6
> inches too close to the lazarette and there wasn’t enough room to stand
> comfortably behind it. Remember that the shaft and wheel extend several
> inches behind the column, taking up additional space. Installing a wheel
> requires a commitment to use a lot of cockpit space for it.
> >>
> >> There are other issues with a wheel as well. Installation requires a
> sizable access hole behind the column to make adjustments and secure the
> bolts. The access hole cover at some point began to leak. We also found
> that over the years stresses on the column had weakened the integrity of
> the mounting on the cockpit sole. Water had entered the mount base and
> destroyed the plywood under the fiberglass. We’re in the process of
> rebuilding the sole without the wheel. I wanted to replace it but concluded
> it’s probably not possible to install a wheel without risking water damage
> to the sole. I also doubt that the sole is strong enough to support a wheel
> installation over an extended period without significant reinforcement.
> >>
> >> If you proceed, I’d suggest reinforcing the area where you position the
> wheel and make sure you leave enough space in front of the lazarette.
> >>
> >> If you want to discuss this I'm at larrywallen at verizon.net
> >>
> >>
> >> Larry
> >> Makai
> >> Sarasota
> >>
> >> -----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: Sunday, November 22, 2015 10:33 PM
> >> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> >> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Installation of Edson wheel steering
> >>
> >> You could have saved yourself quite a bit of trouble by purchasing one
> w/wheel steering which is in Edenton as we speak.
> >> Works great...
> >> elle Beer is good....people are crazy
> >>
> >>
> >> 1992 Rhodes 22    Recycled '06"Watermusic"  {Lady in Red}
> watermusic38 at yahoo.com
> >>
> >>
> >>   On Sunday, November 22, 2015 9:33 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> If you have a “support agreement” with General Boats (Stan Spitzer), he
> will provide you with the info that you seek.  I only know of one R22 with
> wheel steering and I believe that General Boats, producer of the R22, did
> the set up.
> >>
> >> Bob in Stuart  R22 “NoKaOi 3”
> >>
> >>> On Nov 22, 2015, at 9:03 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Hello all. I am the new owner of a 1993 Rhodes 22 which I am
> >>> converting to wheeled steering. I wonder if any one has done this or
> >>> has a Rhodes 22 with the Edson wheeled steering package. I am looking
> >>> for any advice as to how forward of the lazeratte I should place the
> >>> steering post. I have ordered a 22 inch wheel and I am thinking the
> >>> steering post and guard should be 22 inches forward of the lazeratte,
> >>> but I am not at all sure.Any advice and experience with this would be
> >>> greatly appreciated.Brent
> >>>
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