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>    1. Re: Mast Raising system (Kenwood _)
>    2. Re: Rhodes22-list Digest, Vol 4617, Issue 1 (Talbot Pratt)
>    3. Re: Rhodes22.org and email list are back! (Kenwood _)
>    4. Re: Thinking of Stan Today (Jay Friedland)
>    5. Re: Thinking of Stan Today (Art Czerwonky)
>    6. Mast raising winch issues (Matt Wilson)
>    7. Re: Mast raising winch issues (Matt Wilson)
>    8. Re: Mast raising winch issues (BARRY RUEHLEN)
>    9. Spring (Shawn Boles)
>   10. Re: Spring (Art Czerwonky)
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> Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:12:19 -0400
> From: Kenwood _ <kenwood364 at gmail.com>
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> On Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 9:48?AM Todd Tavares <tavares0947 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Tom,
> >
> > I have made my own some years ago which was similar to the GB system.
> >
> > I also have a lot of pictures of the GB system on an old laptop
> somewhere;
> > enough that you could make an exact copy.
> >
> > Give me a day or so and I will send you what I have. The two exact
> > dimensions I don't know are the height of the attachment point of the
> winch
> > on the gin pole and the height above the transom for the roller on the
> mast
> > cradle. I imagine someone would help out with these dimensions.
> >
> > There is also a video on YouTube where Stan's guys were showing a buyer
> how
> > to set up the boat. I think it was close to an hour long.
> >
> > I will send what I have directly to your email address.
> >
> > Todd T.
> >
> > On Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 1:07?AM Tom Hyatt via Rhodes22-list <
> > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >
> > > Hello Rhodes Owners:
> > >
> > > I have been using a home-made gin pole system for raising and lowering
> my
> > > mast but I would like to build or purchase the system similar to the
> one
> > > that Stan developed - the metal pole with winch attached that hooks on
> > > mid-point to the mast and is affixed to the foredeck via a bolted-down
> > > block. Does anyone know where I might purchase one or if there are
> plans
> > > anywhere that might guide me in building one?
> > >
> > > I have seen a number of similar systems on-line but I'd like to have
> the
> > > correct dimensions for the Rhodes 22 if I take it upon myself to
> > construct
> > > one.
> > >
> > > Thanks for your help in advance.
> > >
> > > Tom Hyatt
> > > Eliza Jane 1978
> > > Middle River, Maryland
> > >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:53:06 -0400
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> > Today's Topics:
> >
> >    1. Re: Mast Raising system (Todd Tavares)
> >    2. great hearing from folks (sea20 at verizon.net)
> >    3. Saying goodbye to the list (Frank Goldsmith)
> >    4. Re: Rhodes22.org and email list are back! (Donald Simons)
> >    5. Re: Rhodes22.org and email list are back! (Michael D. Weisner)
> >    6. Re: Saying goodbye to the list (Michael Natale)
> >    7. Re: Sanford Lake News (Ric Stott)
> >    8. Re: Stand up microblock (Michael McKay)
> >    9. Re: Thinking of Stan Today (Michael McKay)
> >   10. Re: Sanford Lake News (Chris Geankoplis)
> >   11. Out haul rigging (BARRY RUEHLEN)
> >   12. Re: Out haul rigging (ROGER PIHLAJA)
> >   13. Re: Out haul rigging (Peter Nyberg)
> >   14. Re: Out haul rigging (Weiss, Robert L)
> >   15. Re: Out haul rigging (BARRY RUEHLEN)
> >   16. Re: Out haul rigging (Peter Nyberg)
> >
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> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:41:20 -0400
> > From: Todd Tavares <tavares0947 at gmail.com>
> > To: Tom Hyatt <thyatt at mica.edu>, The Rhodes 22 Email List
> >         <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Mast Raising system
> > Message-ID:
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> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> > Tom,
> >
> > I have made my own some years ago which was similar to the GB system.
> >
> > I also have a lot of pictures of the GB system on an old laptop
> somewhere;
> > enough that you could make an exact copy.
> >
> > Give me a day or so and I will send you what I have. The two exact
> > dimensions I don't know are the height of the attachment point of the
> winch
> > on the gin pole and the height above the transom for the roller on the
> mast
> > cradle. I imagine someone would help out with these dimensions.
> >
> > There is also a video on YouTube where Stan's guys were showing a buyer
> how
> > to set up the boat. I think it was close to an hour long.
> >
> > I will send what I have directly to your email address.
> >
> > Todd T.
> >
> > On Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 1:07?AM Tom Hyatt via Rhodes22-list <
> > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >
> > > Hello Rhodes Owners:
> > >
> > > I have been using a home-made gin pole system for raising and lowering
> my
> > > mast but I would like to build or purchase the system similar to the
> one
> > > that Stan developed - the metal pole with winch attached that hooks on
> > > mid-point to the mast and is affixed to the foredeck via a bolted-down
> > > block. Does anyone know where I might purchase one or if there are
> plans
> > > anywhere that might guide me in building one?
> > >
> > > I have seen a number of similar systems on-line but I'd like to have
> the
> > > correct dimensions for the Rhodes 22 if I take it upon myself to
> > construct
> > > one.
> > >
> > > Thanks for your help in advance.
> > >
> > > Tom Hyatt
> > > Eliza Jane 1978
> > > Middle River, Maryland
> > >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:49:05 +0000 (UTC)
> > From: "sea20 at verizon.net" <sea20 at verizon.net>
> > To: "rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] great hearing from folks
> > Message-ID: <976548721.2105171.1777211345514 at mail.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> > Greetings all, one of the joys of spring has become news from other
> Rhodes
> > fans. Sorry to hear of your issues Roger. I hope you adapt to the
> changes.
> > I think about half of my Rhodes 22 knowledge has come from you. But what
> I
> > really want to know is where did you get that great hat! lol? ? As for
> > memories of Stan I was preparing for mast raising and one of Stans
> > wordsmith phrases came to mind, " Don't override any complaints".?? ? I
> did
> > some spring cleaning and have a few extra parts that are free for the
> > shipping if anyone is in need.good to hear from everyone.Scott Andrews
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:07:54 -0400
> > From: Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com>
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Saying goodbye to the list
> > Message-ID: <3755239F-5388-46DF-ACF9-A895019E7F2A at gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=utf-8
> >
> > Fellow Rhodies,
> >
> > This revival of the list reminds me that I never got around to leaving
> > it.  Sadly, we sold our boat last August, and I think my sailing days are
> > past me at this point.  I?ve enjoyed keeping up with all you folks and
> > being able to ask questions occasionally and get helpful answers ? and I
> > was lucky enough even to visit with Stan a few years ago in Edenton and
> > pose a question to the master himself (which he eventually got around to
> > answering, after a long but interesting detour to tell me some of his
> life
> > story).  What a great guy.  The Rhodes manual is the best example of
> > humorous instructional writing that I?ve ever seen.
> >
> > I think I?ve figured out how to go to the admin page and unsubscribe, so
> > I?ll do that soon.  You all are a helpful community, and I?m grateful to
> > have found Da List.
> >
> > Fair winds and following seas to all,
> >
> > Frank
> >
> > Frank Goldsmith
> > Former owner of S/V Mary Bess (Rhodes 22 1985/2001)
> > Fairview, NC
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 4
> > Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:18:08 +0000 (UTC)
> > From: Donald Simons <borderfolle at yahoo.com>
> > To: The Rhodes Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22.org and email list are back!
> > Message-ID: <1879662532.2128360.1777220288654 at mail.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> >  Hi Mike,
> > Thank-you for restoring the email list server.? Are you accepting
> > donations for the cost of running it?
> > Don Simons, Old Forge, NY
> >
> >     On Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 08:26:03 AM EDT, Chris Geankoplis <
> > chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >  Thanks Mike for all your work!
> > Chris G.
> > XENOS
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Apr 26, 2026, at 1:28?AM, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > ?The Rhodes 22 email list server has been restored and appears to be
> > working again. I'm sorry for any inconvenience. Please let me know if you
> > experience any problems posting. Regards,Mike
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 5
> > Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:27:49 -0400
> > From: "Michael D. Weisner" <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
> > To: Donald Simons <borderfolle at yahoo.com>, The Rhodes 22 Email List
> >         <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22.org and email list are back!
> > Message-ID: H2KkwFK1AYO6jH2KlwkI9u at eig-obgw-6007b.ext.cloudfilter.net
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> > Several years ago, Peter Nyberg spent a good deal of time on our website.
> > One of the items he added to our initial landing page was a donation
> button
> > that is located on the bottom of?http://rhodes22.org/index.html. I have
> > been using this to offset the cost of operation of the site and email
> > service. I'm planning to add a? security certificate and upgrade the
> email
> > security product using these funds.? Mike.
> > -------- Original message --------From: Donald Simons via Rhodes22-list <
> > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> Date: 4/26/26  12:18 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: The
> > Rhodes Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> Subject: Re:
> > [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22.org and email list are back!  Hi Mike,Thank-you
> > for restoring the email list server.? Are you accepting donations for the
> > cost of running it?Don Simons, Old Forge, NY??? On Sunday, April 26, 2026
> > at 08:26:03 AM EDT, Chris Geankoplis <chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com> wrote:?
> >  Thanks Mike for all your work!Chris G. XENOS Sent from my iPhone> On Apr
> > 26, 2026, at 1:28?AM, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:> >
> > ?The Rhodes 22 email list server has been restored and appears to be
> > working again. I'm sorry for any inconvenience. Please let me know if you
> > experience any problems posting. Regards,Mike?
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 6
> > Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:55:28 +0000 (UTC)
> > From: Michael Natale <bigzeke41 at yahoo.com>
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Saying goodbye to the list
> > Message-ID: <964043498.3217768.1777222528927 at mail.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> > Thank you.?
> >
> >     On Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:07:58 AM EDT, Frank Goldsmith <
> > goldsmith.cf at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >  Fellow Rhodies,
> >
> > This revival of the list reminds me that I never got around to leaving
> > it.? Sadly, we sold our boat last August, and I think my sailing days are
> > past me at this point.? I?ve enjoyed keeping up with all you folks and
> > being able to ask questions occasionally and get helpful answers ? and I
> > was lucky enough even to visit with Stan a few years ago in Edenton and
> > pose a question to the master himself (which he eventually got around to
> > answering, after a long but interesting detour to tell me some of his
> life
> > story).? What a great guy.? The Rhodes manual is the best example of
> > humorous instructional writing that I?ve ever seen.
> >
> > I think I?ve figured out how to go to the admin page and unsubscribe, so
> > I?ll do that soon.? You all are a helpful community, and I?m grateful to
> > have found Da List.?
> >
> > Fair winds and following seas to all,
> >
> > Frank
> >
> > Frank Goldsmith
> > Former owner of S/V Mary Bess (Rhodes 22 1985/2001)
> > Fairview, NC
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 7
> > Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:17:03 -0400
> > From: Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com>
> > To: The Rhodes Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Sanford Lake News
> > Message-ID:
> >         <F618E347-AAFD-407E-BF11-B08868376BB2 at stottarchitecture.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > First, it?s nice to see ?da list? fired up again
> > 2nd So sorry to here about Roger?s wows natural / manmade disasters and
> > the resultant judicial injustice. My heart aches for Roger and I hope he
> > finds relief and justice in the appeal.  I keep my boat on a mooring with
> > no dingy dock and find it harder every year to manage a tender. I use a
> 12?
> > inflatable Stand Up Paddle board that is light enough to throw on my roof
> > racks but gets heavier every year.  My semi-courageous wife puts on her
> > life vest and climbs on the back, we pile our gear and picnic in front
> and
> > I paddle 75 yards to the mooring. At low tide it?s easier to walk. Coming
> > home in the dark with a breeze on can be an exciting challenge. (A royal
> > PITA) according to my semi-courageous wife.
> > The Rhodes 22 is a hands -on , DIY kind of boat. Most  of us have made
> > repairs and added extras we never dreamed we even knew how to do. In the
> > past we had Stan to call, ask and get cryptic answers that made us  think
> > harder. And sometimes he even had parts to sell, shipped with the promise
> > we would send a check someday.
> > Three cheers for his 100 years.
> > In my fantasies, I add foils to Dadventure and sail it around the Med
> like
> > Chris and his fully courageous wife, only 3x faster.
> > In reality, my back is failing and it?s harder to make even simple
> repairs
> > much less major improvements like the fancy cabin sole I always wanted.
> >
> > I?m looking forward to this season and I might even get the time to
> > rebuild and install the IMF mast I collected all the parts for.
> > So Rhodes. Good luck with all you spring upgrades, cleanups and launches.
> > Enjoy at least one more season with our treasured R22s.
> > Last but not least I want to acknowledge ?da list? for being there,
> > sharing stories and answering questions. Always look forward to hearing
> > from y?all.
> >
> > Ric Stott
> > SV  Dadventure
> > Hampton Bays NY.
> >
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Apr 26, 2026, at 9:32?AM, ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > ?Hi Chris,
> > >
> > > Prior to the flood, the 4 dams were owned and operated by Boyce
> > Hydroelectric.  Tge dams were nearly 100 years old.  The flood bankrupted
> > Boyce Hydro.  The 4 dams are now owned by Midland and Gladwin counties.
> > But, they are managed on behalf of the county governments by the 4 Lakes
> > Association, a group of lakefront property owners.  The 4 Lakes
> Association
> > convinced the county governments to form the 4 Lakes Special Water
> > District, which gave them the power to levy annual water district
> > assessments to pay for the cleanup, rebuilding, and operations of the 4
> > dams.  This assessment shows up on my property tax bill every year.  Long
> > story short, the dams were rebuilt and operated by private money.  The 4
> > Lakes Association is like a super powerful neighborhood homeowner?s
> > association.  Lots of oversight and snooping.
> > >
> > > I can?t launch my boat from my property.  But, my subdivision has a
> > launch ramp about 1/4 mile from my house.  No mooring out is allowed.
> > >
> > > Of the ~k$90 damages, ~k$45 has already been spent back in 1990 to
> > remove flood debris and stabilize the shoreline.  We were counting on the
> > class action lawsuit settlement to pay for most of the remaining repairs
> > (replacement) to our dock, sea walls, and steps.  We?re retired and
> living
> > on a fixed income.  With no settlement, we?re going to have to
> drastically
> > scale back our plans, if we do anything at all.  Another option is to
> sell
> > the boat.
> > >
> > > This is the sort of thing that really shakes one?s faith in the
> judicial
> > system.
> > >
> > > Sorry to be such Debbie Downer; but, I needed to vent!
> > >
> > > Roger Pihlaja
> > > S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> > > 1978. Sanford, MI
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> > >> On Apr 26, 2026, at 8:18?AM, Chris Geankoplis <
> > chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> ?Wow, Roger,
> > >> That is really bad. Insurance doesn?t cover and though the state built
> > the dams ( is that correct?) they are putting a lot of the burden on you.
> > Sorry to heat this. Can you launch the Rhodes from your property?
> Mooring
> > the boat and dinghy out?  I hope you can get some sailing in soon!
> > >> Chris Geankoplis
> > >> XENOS
> > >> Sent from my iPhone
> > >>
> > >>>> On Apr 26, 2026, at 6:59?AM, ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com>
> > wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> ?Hi All,
> > >>>
> > >>> Nearly 6 years after the 4 dam failures and the subsequent flood, our
> > dam has been rebuilt.  All State and Federal permits have been signed
> off.
> > Refilling Sanford Lake commenced on April 15th.  The lake should be at
> > normal summer pool level by Memorial Day.  Secord Lake dam and Smallwood
> > Lake dam are scheduled to be complete and lake filling to commence around
> > Labor Day.  Wixom Lake dam won?t be ready until the summer if 2027.
> > >>>
> > >>> My property taxes have tripled to pay for all this.  The courts have
> > ruled against the property owners in our class action lawsuit vs the
> State
> > of Michigan.  The property owners will get nothing.  My property losses
> are
> > about k$90!  + the 3X increased annual taxes!  It?s the biggest financial
> > hit in my life.  Our side is appealing the case; but, this iis certainly
> > not good news.
> > >>>
> > >>> In a final irony, I?m still waiting for the State to approve the
> > permit for my dock.  So, I will have a lake, but no dock this summer.
> > >>>
> > >>> Other than that, life is dull.  I hope you all are having a better
> > spring than me.
> > >>>
> > >>> Roger Pihlaja
> > >>> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> > >>> 1978. Sanford, MI
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Sent from my iPhone
> > >>>
> > >>>>> On Apr 26, 2026, at 12:58?AM, Paul Rhodes <plrhodes29 at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> ?Fellow Rhodes 22 clan members, especially ye who own or have seen a
> > boom
> > >>>> room with your own eyes, does the attached photo show parts to a
> Boom
> > >>>> Room?  We've never seen one beyond a picture lacking much detail,
> but
> > we
> > >>>> want one, and if this is part of one, we hope to start with it and
> > complete
> > >>>> our own.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> If you own a boom room, pictures and other details would be a
> > tremendous
> > >>>> help!  (If you have one you would like to sell, that's even better.)
> > >>>>
> > >>>> May you all have a wonderful start to the 2026 sailing season once
> > >>>> Puxatawny Phil's six weeks are past,
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Paul and Nancy Rhodes
> > >>>> SV New Mercies
> > >>>> -------------- next part --------------
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> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 8
> > Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:33:26 -0400
> > From: Michael McKay <mm.bizlist1 at gmail.com>
> > To: The Rhodes Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Cc: The Rhodes Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Stand up microblock
> > Message-ID: <F4EBEF96-D1DC-48D1-AA36-CEF8DF09BB54 at gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > I had the same issue a few years ago.  In my case the block was badly
> worn
> > and a cheek was broken.  It was an easy repair.
> >
> > Michael McKay
> > (630) 209-2054 (m)
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Apr 26, 2026, at 8:29?AM, Chris Geankoplis <
> chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > ?Thanks for the info Scott. Same symptoms, maybe same cure?
> > > Chris G.
> > > XENOS
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> > >> On Apr 26, 2026, at 12:07?AM, Scott Andrews via Rhodes22-list <
> > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> ?
> > >> Sent from my iPhoneGreetings all. Last fall I was having trouble
> > getting my main hauled out of the mast and I finally noticed when I
> pulled
> > it at the clew it unfurled with ease. A flat spot on the block at the end
> > of the boom was causing the problem.
> > >> Scott Andrews
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 9
> > Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:50:13 -0400
> > From: Michael McKay <mm.bizlist1 at gmail.com>
> > To: The Rhodes Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Cc: The Rhodes Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Thinking of Stan Today
> > Message-ID: <29A94E3B-AF64-4790-8AB6-2115A5BFA2BC at gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > Indeed! He was quite the character and had a brilliant mind, even into
> his
> > late 90?s. And the stories he could tell?
> >
> > Michael McKay
> > (630) 209-2054 (m)
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Apr 26, 2026, at 7:13?PM, Chris Geankoplis <
> chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > ?Don, how kind of you to remember and share your thoughts with the
> list.
> > > Chris G.
> > > XENOS
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> > >> On Apr 25, 2026, at 11:58?PM, Donald Simons via Rhodes22-list <
> > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> ?Hi Everyone,
> > >> Today I find myself thinking of Stan, as this would have been his
> 100th
> > Birthday.  I'm sure that many of you will agree that he was a most unique
> > person who enriched our lives.  The Rhodes 22 is a wonderful legacy to
> Stan
> > and his family.
> > >> Don Simons,Old Forge, NY
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 10
> > Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:18:33 -0500
> > From: Chris Geankoplis <chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com>
> > To: The Rhodes Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Cc: The Rhodes Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Sanford Lake News
> > Message-ID: <B091CE76-9833-44B0-BA14-5F7C5D6F12DC at gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > Hey
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Apr 26, 2026, at 8:49?AM, ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > ?Hi Chris,
> > >
> > > Prior to the flood, the 4 dams were owned and operated by Boyce
> > Hydroelectric.  Tge dams were nearly 100 years old.  The flood bankrupted
> > Boyce Hydro.  The 4 dams are now owned by Midland and Gladwin counties.
> > But, they are managed on behalf of the county governments by the 4 Lakes
> > Association, a group of lakefront property owners.  The 4 Lakes
> Association
> > convinced the county governments to form the 4 Lakes Special Water
> > District, which gave them the power to levy annual water district
> > assessments to pay for the cleanup, rebuilding, and operations of the 4
> > dams.  This assessment shows up on my property tax bill every year.  Long
> > story short, the dams were rebuilt and operated by private money.  The 4
> > Lakes Association is like a super powerful neighborhood homeowner?s
> > association.  Lots of oversight and snooping.
> > >
> > > I can?t launch my boat from my property.  But, my subdivision has a
> > launch ramp about 1/4 mile from my house.  No mooring out is allowed.
> > >
> > > Of the ~k$90 damages, ~k$45 has already been spent back in 1990 to
> > remove flood debris and stabilize the shoreline.  We were counting on the
> > class action lawsuit settlement to pay for most of the remaining repairs
> > (replacement) to our dock, sea walls, and steps.  We?re retired and
> living
> > on a fixed income.  With no settlement, we?re going to have to
> drastically
> > scale back our plans, if we do anything at all.  Another option is to
> sell
> > the boat.
> > >
> > > This is the sort of thing that really shakes one?s faith in the
> judicial
> > system.
> > >
> > > Sorry to be such Debbie Downer; but, I needed to vent!
> > >
> > > Roger Pihlaja
> > > S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> > > 1978. Sanford, MI
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >
> > > Hey Roger,
> > Venting is good. Ask Mt. St. Helen?s.
> >
> > >> On Apr 26, 2026, at 8:18?AM, Chris Geankoplis <
> > chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> ?Wow, Roger,
> > >> That is really bad. Insurance doesn?t cover and though the state built
> > the dams ( is that correct?) they are putting a lot of the burden on you.
> > Sorry to heat this. Can you launch the Rhodes from your property?
> Mooring
> > the boat and dinghy out?  I hope you can get some sailing in soon!
> > >> Chris Geankoplis
> > >> XENOS
> > >> Sent from my iPhone
> > >>
> > >>>> On Apr 26, 2026, at 6:59?AM, ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com>
> > wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> ?Hi All,
> > >>>
> > >>> Nearly 6 years after the 4 dam failures and the subsequent flood, our
> > dam has been rebuilt.  All State and Federal permits have been signed
> off.
> > Refilling Sanford Lake commenced on April 15th.  The lake should be at
> > normal summer pool level by Memorial Day.  Secord Lake dam and Smallwood
> > Lake dam are scheduled to be complete and lake filling to commence around
> > Labor Day.  Wixom Lake dam won?t be ready until the summer if 2027.
> > >>>
> > >>> My property taxes have tripled to pay for all this.  The courts have
> > ruled against the property owners in our class action lawsuit vs the
> State
> > of Michigan.  The property owners will get nothing.  My property losses
> are
> > about k$90!  + the 3X increased annual taxes!  It?s the biggest financial
> > hit in my life.  Our side is appealing the case; but, this iis certainly
> > not good news.
> > >>>
> > >>> In a final irony, I?m still waiting for the State to approve the
> > permit for my dock.  So, I will have a lake, but no dock this summer.
> > >>>
> > >>> Other than that, life is dull.  I hope you all are having a better
> > spring than me.
> > >>>
> > >>> Roger Pihlaja
> > >>> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> > >>> 1978. Sanford, MI
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Sent from my iPhone
> > >>>
> > >>>>> On Apr 26, 2026, at 12:58?AM, Paul Rhodes <plrhodes29 at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> ?Fellow Rhodes 22 clan members, especially ye who own or have seen a
> > boom
> > >>>> room with your own eyes, does the attached photo show parts to a
> Boom
> > >>>> Room?  We've never seen one beyond a picture lacking much detail,
> but
> > we
> > >>>> want one, and if this is part of one, we hope to start with it and
> > complete
> > >>>> our own.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> If you own a boom room, pictures and other details would be a
> > tremendous
> > >>>> help!  (If you have one you would like to sell, that's even better.)
> > >>>>
> > >>>> May you all have a wonderful start to the 2026 sailing season once
> > >>>> Puxatawny Phil's six weeks are past,
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Paul and Nancy Rhodes
> > >>>> SV New Mercies
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> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 11
> > Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:55:31 +0000
> > From: BARRY RUEHLEN <RUEHBL at msn.com>
> > To: "rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Out haul rigging
> > Message-ID:
> >         <
> >
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> >
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> >
> > OK, it's time to ask for guidance. My sailboat partner and I have the
> > rebuild of our 87 Rhodes about 98% complete.  We are finding that we
> don't
> > have our main rigged properly for haul out so we have to add some hand
> > tugging along the way. I looked through the archives for pictures and
> > descriptions but it's not working for me. That includes a colorful
> > description from Stan. We have the old style metal car but haven't
> figured
> > the proper way to put it all together. I've included a photo of the car
> and
> > the aft termination. I did not show how we currently put together as I
> know
> > it's wrong. The clew has an attachment point that is also a built in
> pulley
> > if you wanted to use it as such. I think that's what is throwing us off.
> > If I could get a picture with a description, maybe I could follow along.
> > Best,
> > Barry. Rhodes 22 saint james city Fl.
> >
> > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> > Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
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> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 12
> > Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:28:43 +0000
> > From: ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com>
> > To: "rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Out haul rigging
> > Message-ID:
> >         <
> >
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> >
> > Hi Barry,
> >
> > Thanks for the pictures.  But, what I'm not seeing is the cleat you use
> to
> > secure the outhaul.  In heavy air, the mainsail's foot needs at least a
> 2:1
> > mechanical advantage to obtain the proper sail shape with the standard
> > rig.  With the innermast furling mechanism adding friction, I wouldn't be
> > surprised if 3:1 or even 4:1 were required.  Without seeing the cleat, I
> > would think the outhaul would start at the hole in the fitting on the end
> > of the boom, run to the block on the clew, back to the small block on the
> > boom, and then to the cleat.  Try that and let me know how it works for
> you.
> >
> > Roger Pihlaja
> > S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> > 1978  Sanford, MI
> > ________________________________
> > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
> > BARRY RUEHLEN <RUEHBL at msn.com>
> > Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 10:55 AM
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Out haul rigging
> >
> > OK, it's time to ask for guidance. My sailboat partner and I have the
> > rebuild of our 87 Rhodes about 98% complete.  We are finding that we
> don't
> > have our main rigged properly for haul out so we have to add some hand
> > tugging along the way. I looked through the archives for pictures and
> > descriptions but it's not working for me. That includes a colorful
> > description from Stan. We have the old style metal car but haven't
> figured
> > the proper way to put it all together. I've included a photo of the car
> and
> > the aft termination. I did not show how we currently put together as I
> know
> > it's wrong. The clew has an attachment point that is also a built in
> pulley
> > if you wanted to use it as such. I think that's what is throwing us off.
> > If I could get a picture with a description, maybe I could follow along.
> > Best,
> > Barry. Rhodes 22 saint james city Fl.
> >
> > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> > Get Outlook for Android<
> >
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> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 13
> > Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:49:59 -0400
> > From: Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com>
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Out haul rigging
> > Message-ID: <36C1654A-E428-4642-9004-CCE89F854B8F at sunnybeeches.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=utf-8
> >
> > Barry,
> >
> > The pulley built into the clew of the sail is something I have never seen
> > before.  It definitely throws a wrinkle into the configuration.
> >
> > Usually, the outhaul line goes around the pulley (or block) on the car
> > (which gives you the 2:1 mechanical advantage), and the car is attached
> to
> > the the clew of the sail.  When I got my boat, the car-to-clew attachment
> > was done with a shackle.  The shackle eventually failed, and I replaced
> it
> > with a continuous loop of dyneema.
> >
> > My boat is still under its winter tarp, so I can't post a picture.
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> >
> > Peter Nyberg
> > Coventry, CT
> > s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
> >
> > > On Apr 27, 2026, at 10:55?AM, BARRY RUEHLEN <ruehbl at msn.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > OK, it's time to ask for guidance. My sailboat partner and I have the
> > rebuild of our 87 Rhodes about 98% complete.  We are finding that we
> don't
> > have our main rigged properly for haul out so we have to add some hand
> > tugging along the way. I looked through the archives for pictures and
> > descriptions but it's not working for me. That includes a colorful
> > description from Stan. We have the old style metal car but haven't
> figured
> > the proper way to put it all together. I've included a photo of the car
> and
> > the aft termination. I did not show how we currently put together as I
> know
> > it's wrong. The clew has an attachment point that is also a built in
> pulley
> > if you wanted to use it as such. I think that's what is throwing us off.
> > > If I could get a picture with a description, maybe I could follow
> along.
> > > Best,
> > > Barry. Rhodes 22 saint james city Fl.
> > >
> > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> > > Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
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> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 14
> > Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:58:09 +0000
> > From: "Weiss, Robert L" <rweiss at siu.edu>
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Out haul rigging
> > Message-ID:
> >         <
> >
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> >
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> >
> > Here is my outhaul block
> >
> > [Image.jpeg]
> >
> > Dr. Robert L Weiss Jr.
> > Director of Music
> > First United Methodist Carbondale, IL
> > Professor Emeritus, SIUC
> > s/v Beach Spring
> > ________________________________
> > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
> > Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com>
> > Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 4:49:59 PM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Out haul rigging
> >
> > [EXTERNAL EMAIL ALERT]: Verify sender before opening links or
> attachments.
> >
> > Barry,
> >
> > The pulley built into the clew of the sail is something I have never seen
> > before.  It definitely throws a wrinkle into the configuration.
> >
> > Usually, the outhaul line goes around the pulley (or block) on the car
> > (which gives you the 2:1 mechanical advantage), and the car is attached
> to
> > the the clew of the sail.  When I got my boat, the car-to-clew attachment
> > was done with a shackle.  The shackle eventually failed, and I replaced
> it
> > with a continuous loop of dyneema.
> >
> > My boat is still under its winter tarp, so I can't post a picture.
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> >
> > Peter Nyberg
> > Coventry, CT
> > s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
> >
> > > On Apr 27, 2026, at 10:55?AM, BARRY RUEHLEN <ruehbl at msn.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > OK, it's time to ask for guidance. My sailboat partner and I have the
> > rebuild of our 87 Rhodes about 98% complete.  We are finding that we
> don't
> > have our main rigged properly for haul out so we have to add some hand
> > tugging along the way. I looked through the archives for pictures and
> > descriptions but it's not working for me. That includes a colorful
> > description from Stan. We have the old style metal car but haven't
> figured
> > the proper way to put it all together. I've included a photo of the car
> and
> > the aft termination. I did not show how we currently put together as I
> know
> > it's wrong. The clew has an attachment point that is also a built in
> pulley
> > if you wanted to use it as such. I think that's what is throwing us off.
> > > If I could get a picture with a description, maybe I could follow
> along.
> > > Best,
> > > Barry. Rhodes 22 saint james city Fl.
> > >
> > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> > > Get Outlook for Android<
> >
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> >
> > Message: 15
> > Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:41:08 +0000
> > From: BARRY RUEHLEN <ruehbl at msn.com>
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Out haul rigging
> > Message-ID:
> >         <
> >
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> > Thank you Peter,
> >  I'll give that a shot. It sounds like trying to incorporate that clew
> > pully function is a problem. We have the old style metal car shown in one
> > of my photos. In your experience are they serviceable or should we invest
> > in the new composite one. Charles has them for $250 or so. Pretty pricey,
> > but if they work I guess it would be worth it.
> > Best,
> > Barry
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
> > Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com>
> > Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 5:49 PM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Out haul rigging
> >
> > Barry,
> >
> > The pulley built into the clew of the sail is something I have never seen
> > before.  It definitely throws a wrinkle into the configuration.
> >
> > Usually, the outhaul line goes around the pulley (or block) on the car
> > (which gives you the 2:1 mechanical advantage), and the car is attached
> to
> > the the clew of the sail.  When I got my boat, the car-to-clew attachment
> > was done with a shackle.  The shackle eventually failed, and I replaced
> it
> > with a continuous loop of dyneema.
> >
> > My boat is still under its winter tarp, so I can't post a picture.
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> >
> > Peter Nyberg
> > Coventry, CT
> > s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
> >
> > > On Apr 27, 2026, at 10:55?AM, BARRY RUEHLEN <ruehbl at msn.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > OK, it's time to ask for guidance. My sailboat partner and I have the
> > rebuild of our 87 Rhodes about 98% complete.  We are finding that we
> don't
> > have our main rigged properly for haul out so we have to add some hand
> > tugging along the way. I looked through the archives for pictures and
> > descriptions but it's not working for me. That includes a colorful
> > description from Stan. We have the old style metal car but haven't
> figured
> > the proper way to put it all together. I've included a photo of the car
> and
> > the aft termination. I did not show how we currently put together as I
> know
> > it's wrong. The clew has an attachment point that is also a built in
> pulley
> > if you wanted to use it as such. I think that's what is throwing us off.
> > > If I could get a picture with a description, maybe I could follow
> along.
> > > Best,
> > > Barry. Rhodes 22 saint james city Fl.
> > >
> > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> > > Get Outlook for Android<
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> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 16
> > Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:56:13 -0400
> > From: Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com>
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Out haul rigging
> > Message-ID: <CD5FA2C1-6AC0-482F-8CEA-3A3007BEECA6 at sunnybeeches.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=utf-8
> >
> > Barry,
> >
> > I have no experience with the metal car.  I wouldn't spend $250 for a new
> > car until the old one has proven itself to be unsatisfactory in some way.
> >
> > It's good to hear that Charles is still in the parts business though...
> >
> > --Peter
> >
> > > On Apr 28, 2026, at 6:41?AM, BARRY RUEHLEN <ruehbl at msn.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Thank you Peter,
> > > I'll give that a shot. It sounds like trying to incorporate that clew
> > pully function is a problem. We have the old style metal car shown in one
> > of my photos. In your experience are they serviceable or should we invest
> > in the new composite one. Charles has them for $250 or so. Pretty pricey,
> > but if they work I guess it would be worth it.
> > > Best,
> > > Barry
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: Digest Footer
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Rhodes22-list mailing list
> > Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > http://rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > End of Rhodes22-list Digest, Vol 4617, Issue 1
> > **********************************************
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:04:10 -0400
> From: Kenwood _ <kenwood364 at gmail.com>
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22.org and email list are back!
> Message-ID:
>         <CABvjUT2ErnQNxdqpN9mc2YLxrLMXH-oE7BadMTAXaHFCfY-9=
> A at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Just curious since i hopped on the website to see where its at
> http://rhodes22.org/burgee.html
>
> can we still get burgees? :)
>
> On Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 12:28?PM Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Several years ago, Peter Nyberg spent a good deal of time on our website.
> > One of the items he added to our initial landing page was a donation
> button
> > that is located on the bottom of http://rhodes22.org/index.html. I have
> > been using this to offset the cost of operation of the site and email
> > service. I'm planning to add a  security certificate and upgrade the
> email
> > security product using these funds.  Mike.
> > -------- Original message --------From: Donald Simons via Rhodes22-list <
> > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> Date: 4/26/26  12:18 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: The
> > Rhodes Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> Subject: Re:
> > [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22.org and email list are back!  Hi Mike,Thank-you
> > for restoring the email list server.  Are you accepting donations for the
> > cost of running it?Don Simons, Old Forge, NY    On Sunday, April 26, 2026
> > at 08:26:03 AM EDT, Chris Geankoplis <chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com> wrote:
> >  Thanks Mike for all your work!Chris G. XENOS Sent from my iPhone> On Apr
> > 26, 2026, at 1:28?AM, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:> >
> > ?The Rhodes 22 email list server has been restored and appears to be
> > working again. I'm sorry for any inconvenience. Please let me know if you
> > experience any problems posting. Regards,Mike
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:59:44 -0400
> From: Jay Friedland <jayf401 at gmail.com>
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Thinking of Stan Today
> Message-ID: <3819E6B2-788A-4965-9366-F82BCE109051 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset=utf-8
>
> To Da List,
> Amen to that! Both he and his work are remembered and enjoyed every time
> I?m on the water,
>
> Jay Firedland
> s/v Wanderlust
>
>
> > On Apr 26, 2026, at 8:36?AM, Chris Geankoplis <chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Don, how kind of you to remember and share your thoughts with the list.
> > Chris G.
> > XENOS
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Apr 25, 2026, at 11:58?PM, Donald Simons via Rhodes22-list <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?Hi Everyone,
> >> Today I find myself thinking of Stan, as this would have been his 100th
> Birthday.  I'm sure that many of you will agree that he was a most unique
> person who enriched our lives.  The Rhodes 22 is a wonderful legacy to Stan
> and his family.
> >> Don Simons,Old Forge, NY
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:12:55 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Art Czerwonky <a_czerwonky at yahoo.com>
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Thinking of Stan Today
> Message-ID: <464490795.4893769.1777576375746 at mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Very thoughtful to remember Stan.
>
> I have sold MaryJane and have a new 140 I had shipped from Doyle Offshore
> years ago but never used, in fact never opened. If interested drop me a
> private email : a_czerwonky at yahoo.com.
> Happy Sailing all
> Art Czerwonky
>
> Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
>
>   On Thu, Apr 30, 2026 at 7:59 AM, Jay Friedland<jayf401 at gmail.com>
> wrote:   To Da List,
> Amen to that! Both he and his work are remembered and enjoyed every time
> I?m on the water,
>
> Jay Firedland
> s/v Wanderlust
>
>
> > On Apr 26, 2026, at 8:36?AM, Chris Geankoplis <chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Don, how kind of you to remember and share your thoughts with the list.
> > Chris G.
> > XENOS
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Apr 25, 2026, at 11:58?PM, Donald Simons via Rhodes22-list <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?Hi Everyone,
> >> Today I find myself thinking of Stan, as this would have been his 100th
> Birthday.? I'm sure that many of you will agree that he was a most unique
> person who enriched our lives.? The Rhodes 22 is a wonderful legacy to Stan
> and his family.
> >> Don Simons,Old Forge, NY
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:05:41 -0500
> From: Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com>
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Mast raising winch issues
> Message-ID:
>         <CANbEFCtcjuexvzjJsR=sY3q2WY7wd+A4=H7TzxPVFBLqyv=
> Rvg at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> So glad the list is chirping with the sounds of spring!  Hope you are
> sailing soon if not already.
>
> Last fall when I was attempting to lower my mast with the winch will only
> pay out a few inches of line before the handle started to unscrew.  I
> managed to get it down by tightening the nut on the handle side of the
> winch but the same thing seems to be happening now. It seems like it
> catches just fine to raise the mask so I should be fine this spring, but is
> there something that needs adjusting or replacing from your experience?
>
> The nut on the handle Sides has a spring and the shaft of that bolt/nut
> combo sticks out about an inch and a half or so. is that normal?
>
> I believe this is the original mask raising system from General boats. The
> winch housing says Shelly on it.
>
> Thanks for whatever help you can give,
> Matt Wilson
> Hornblower II
> White Bear Lake, Minnesota
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 1 May 2026 13:26:38 -0500
> From: Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com>
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Mast raising winch issues
> Message-ID:
>         <CANbEFCse33rKd_=
> ir0UUdRR7k4OqRTWC6fvLECR56ahLwXZ4ZA at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Hello everyone.  Wondering if my email went through.  I am obviously not
> very mechanically minded. If anyone can give me any help about the winch,
> the Mast raising winch that would be wonderful.
>
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2026 at 4:05?PM Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > So glad the list is chirping with the sounds of spring!  Hope you are
> > sailing soon if not already.
> >
> > Last fall when I was attempting to lower my mast with the winch will only
> > pay out a few inches of line before the handle started to unscrew.  I
> > managed to get it down by tightening the nut on the handle side of the
> > winch but the same thing seems to be happening now. It seems like it
> > catches just fine to raise the mask so I should be fine this spring, but
> is
> > there something that needs adjusting or replacing from your experience?
> >
> > The nut on the handle Sides has a spring and the shaft of that bolt/nut
> > combo sticks out about an inch and a half or so. is that normal?
> >
> > I believe this is the original mask raising system from General boats.
> The
> > winch housing says Shelly on it.
> >
> > Thanks for whatever help you can give,
> > Matt Wilson
> > Hornblower II
> > White Bear Lake, Minnesota
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 1 May 2026 19:20:36 +0000
> From: BARRY RUEHLEN <RUEHBL at msn.com>
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Mast raising winch issues
> Message-ID:
>         <
> BL0PR02MB6531E48C701E79BDE2E9AA35C1322 at BL0PR02MB6531.namprd02.prod.outlook.com
> >
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Your email is going through. Unfortunately I can't help with the real
> problem.
>
>
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
> ________________________________
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
> Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 1, 2026 2:26:38 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Mast raising winch issues
>
> Hello everyone.  Wondering if my email went through.  I am obviously not
> very mechanically minded. If anyone can give me any help about the winch,
> the Mast raising winch that would be wonderful.
>
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2026 at 4:05?PM Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > So glad the list is chirping with the sounds of spring!  Hope you are
> > sailing soon if not already.
> >
> > Last fall when I was attempting to lower my mast with the winch will only
> > pay out a few inches of line before the handle started to unscrew.  I
> > managed to get it down by tightening the nut on the handle side of the
> > winch but the same thing seems to be happening now. It seems like it
> > catches just fine to raise the mask so I should be fine this spring, but
> is
> > there something that needs adjusting or replacing from your experience?
> >
> > The nut on the handle Sides has a spring and the shaft of that bolt/nut
> > combo sticks out about an inch and a half or so. is that normal?
> >
> > I believe this is the original mask raising system from General boats.
> The
> > winch housing says Shelly on it.
> >
> > Thanks for whatever help you can give,
> > Matt Wilson
> > Hornblower II
> > White Bear Lake, Minnesota
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 1 May 2026 12:45:01 -0700
> From: Shawn Boles <shawn.sustain at gmail.com>
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Spring
> Message-ID:
>         <CAMzGxuPg5bHPN8kWSpMq7LeZywYkP5=
> U6ODqzPrzkg4MyGh1RA at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Hi all:
>
> Just put the boat in for the season at Fern Ridge Reservoir outside of
> Eugene,  Oregon.
>
> In doing so I discovered  that I am much less steady on the boat than in
> the past. This is due in part to the fact that I lost the lens in my left
> eye as a result of a surgical mishap, and with it much of my depth
> perception. Fortunately Stan built a boat that even the old and infirm can
> enjoy.
>
> Have a wonderful season everybody!
>
> Cheers
> Shawn
> s/v Sweet Baboo
>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 1 May 2026 19:56:13 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Art Czerwonky <a_czerwonky at yahoo.com>
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Spring
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> God bless you, Shawn.? I guess we really are getting older, huh? Happy
> sailing from a Vancouver alum !
>
> Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
>
>   On Fri, May 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM, Shawn Boles<shawn.sustain at gmail.com>
> wrote:   Hi all:
>
> Just put the boat in for the season at Fern Ridge Reservoir outside of
> Eugene,? Oregon.
>
> In doing so I discovered? that I am much less steady on the boat than in
> the past. This is due in part to the fact that I lost the lens in my left
> eye as a result of a surgical mishap, and with it much of my depth
> perception. Fortunately Stan built a boat that even the old and infirm can
> enjoy.
>
> Have a wonderful season everybody!
>
> Cheers
> Shawn
> s/v Sweet Baboo
>
>
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