Frank,
Welcome to the list. You will get a lot of recommendations on motor types.
I have an 8 bhp Tohatsu which is a two stroke that I and several others
absolutely love. The only problem is that they are no longer available new. I
also have a 9.8 Tohatsu on a 14 foot aluminum fishing boat and it tops out
at about 23 miles per hour. Plenty of power to push a Rhodes around. It is
extremely quiet, easy to start and really sips the fuel. I assume you are
getting the electric motor lift, so I would also splurge and get electric
start.
Rummy
In a message dated 12/3/2009 5:43:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
ftugwell at cox.net writes:
Many thanks for the quick response, Chris. I did not get the shopping list,
and I think it is blocked by the email program. Perhaps you could send it
directly to my email: ftugwell at cox.net.
Appreciate the detailed response, and I will look at the archives--although
I am not quite sure how to navigate them. I will also look at your
list--Christmas is coming, after all!
One question related to what you mentioned: Can you see the Garmin
chartplotter well enough from the cockpit to use it effectively? I ask
this
because I have been thinking of getting a Garmin 400C handheld instead of
one with a fixed mount.
I have never heard of a remote mike--can you actually hear the radio from
the stern area of the cockpit? Stan says he is "out of the engine
business"
(he will be reading this) and would like the owners to decide on the
engines, but he will install what I choose. My main concern is ease of
using the throttle and gear shift. I confess that for all my years of
sailing, I have never used an outboard. I like to have as muc
I like the in-hull depth sounder, and the lazarette sounds like the right
place to put it. Stan says he uses the centerboard as his depth sounder.
I
would like some advance warning, even if it is at the stern of the boat.
Frank Tugwell
703-658-9162
6406 Waterway Drive
Falls Church, VA 22044
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Chris Cowie
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 4:22 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Call for Advice
Frank:
Congratulations on your new Rhodes and welcome to the list. This list will
provide with you with lots of good information. I went thru exactly the
same process you are going thru last year and the list provided valuable
information that helped me with my decisions. As I previously discussed
off
line I am available to meet with you locally to go over any of these items
in more detail and or show you some of the features on my 2009 Rhodes. The
following are some initial thoughts.
a) I wanted the Yamaha 9.9 with remote tiller control. I liked the idea of
some extra horse power and at the time thought the 9.9 was the only motor
compatible with a re-built tiller control. Stan informed me he did not
have
a reliable inventory of re-built controls and recommended a Yamaha 8 HP
with
power thruster and long shaft and an extended tiller built into the
outboard. I went with Stan's recommendation and am very happy with it. I
have been out in gale force winds and the 8 hp has more than enough power
to
bring me home. Most of the time I am at half throttle or less getting in
and out of the harbor. Other members will share with you their
preferences
regarding motor weight, size, power, etc... Everyone has their own
personal
preferences. The long shaft 8HP is not a light engine and I decided to go
with the electric hoist and love it. There has been some discussion about
older hoists needing repair but I have not had any trouble with mine this
first season and love it. The engine also comes with a 6 gallon plastic
tank that fits nicely under the cockpit bench with fuel line neatly routed
direct to the outboard. No need to worry about buying accessories if Stan
includes the engine.
b.) See my shopping list enclosed. I put this together to compare cost and
options last year. I ended up negotiating the lowest price with West
Marine
for a single source. Included on my boat is a bulkhead mounted Ritchie
compass. Some members prefer a compass closer to the helmsman but the
bulkhead mount works great for me, Icom radio with dcs and a remote mic
clipped to the lazaret, I like having the remote mike right next to me at
the tiller so I can listen to the weather or switch back to channel 16,
AM/FM stereo mounted inside the sliding storage shelf with two speakers in
the cabin and two mounted to the lazaret, XM radio that I can move from my
office to the boat, and Garmin 545s combination depth/fish/chart plotter,
the Garmin works great to provide speed, trip planning, depth etc... I also
bring along my iphone and have the navionics $9.99 chart software and use
safari to keep an eye on the NOAA weather reports. I thought about adding
xm weather to my fish finder but think the iphone does as good a job. I
have a mount on the Starboard bulkhead for the gps device and stow it in
the
cabin when not in use. The depth sounder transducer is located in the
lazaret and does not require a hull penetration and works fine. All of
these items are included on my shopping list and I also have pdf files for
each item if you are interested. Keep in mind this was last years list and
a few of the items may not be exactly what I ended up getting but it's a
good reference. You are welcome to have a look at my boat and equipment
if
you like but also listen to all the good input you will get from this list.
c.) Boat location: you previously mentioned you are on the waiting list
for
the Washington sailing marina. This looks like a great facility. I was on
the list last year and was offered a slip early in the year but turned it
down in order to be on the Chesapeake Bay at Herrington Harbor North. I
thought about Annapolis MD (too crowded and too much traffic to get their),
Galesville Maryland is a nice harbor but again too crowded for me and Deale
Maryland were HHN is located is only a 45 minute drive from DC and puts me
in another world away from the city. The benefit of an in town location is
easy access all the time, the trade off is not having easy access to the
Chesapeake Bay. I like to overnight camp along the Eastern Shore. Both
locations have their advantages. I think some past members slipped at the
Washington Sailing Marina and may be able to offer some input.
Chris Cowie
Opus R22 2009
HHN
4400 MacArthur Blvd, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20007
202.342.2711
202.342.2691 fax
202.270.1470 mobile
[ccowie at cowieassociates.com]
cowieassociates.com
-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Frank Tugwell
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 3:36 PM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Call for Advice
This is my first post to the Rhodes list and Stan has suggested that I turn
to the owner for advice. I am buying a new Rhodes 22 from Stan (probably
delivery in April, 2010) and have a number of questions about options. I
would appreciate any advice that other owners may offer. A couple of
questions, to begin with:
a) What engine should I buy-what size and what kind? Note that the
detachable throttle and gear shift that appear on the boat-show boat are no
longer offered by the manufacturer. I am particularly interested in
getting
an engine that is strong enough to easily reach hull speed while pulling a
very small dinghy. I am also concerned that the engine allow easy control
when entering and leaving a marina. Any suggestions appreciated.
b) What instruments do I need? At this point I am planning to use my
handheld Garmin Oregon 400C for charts and compass. The one instrument
that
I really would like is a large-screen, fixed, depth sounder that I can put
on the cabin and see from the stern of the cockpit. I would like to have
one that is "in-hull" mounted, rather than "through-hull." If anyone has
experience with the options, I would appreciate help.
Thanks in advance.
Frank Tugwell
Contact Details:
6406 Waterway Drive,
Falls Church, VA 22044
703-658-9162
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