Thanks for the Info Chris. I was in Marsh Harbor chasing a
crazy dream.....I have attached the story of my adventure...It's little
large so forgive me if you are not on Wifi


~~~ _/) ~~~

Richard Beytagh
Phone: 828 337 0180



Cahow write up (1).pdf

On Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 3:06 PM Chris Geankoplis <chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hey Guys,
>                I lost a mast a long time ago and along with it both forward
> chainplates.  The boat was rolled over in shallow water then lifted up like
> a pole vault with the mast quickly sliding into the soft bottom of Poplar
> Island pot.  (a tornado will do that to a boat).  Amazingly the mast and
> rigging was OK until the Coast Guard decided to right the boat by tying a
> towline and then applying full power, that is what did the damage.  Anyway,
> I fiberglassed and gelcoated the damaged areas and then mounted the
> chainplates using an inverted "T" constructed chainplate mounted on the
> cabin side, thru bolting and backing it.  Worked fine for the next 18
> years.
>
> By the way Richard,
>                             What were you doing in the Bahamas?  On your
> boat?  Where did you go?
>
> Chris Geankoplis
> S/V Enosis
>
> On Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 12:22 PM Richard Beytagh <rbeytagh at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I am asking any Rhodies out there if they have experienced this issue and
> > what is the recommended course of action to fix this.
> >
> > All suggestions will be welcome.
> >
> >
> > ~~~ _/) ~~~
> >
> > Richard Beytagh
> > Phone: 828 337 0180
> >
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> > From: Richard Beytagh <rbeytagh at gmail.com>
> > Date: Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 12:01 PM
> > Subject: Re: Rhoades 22
> > To: Crystal Kelly <cjkellygirls at gmail.com>
> >
> >
> > I will look into this and get back to you. I have just returned from the
> > Bahamas so I am just trying to get organised. This is not good and I will
> > contact the user group to see what is the best course of action. I will
> > copy you in on the discussion.
> >
> >
> >
> > ~~~ _/) ~~~
> >
> > Richard Beytagh
> > Phone: 828 337 0180
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 9:56 AM Crystal Kelly <cjkellygirls at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Richard!
> > >
> > > I hope you are doing well and have made your way to the Bahamas!  I
> have
> > a
> > > couple of questions about the boat.
> > >
> > > A couple of weeks ago I noticed that one of the stays on the port side
> > was
> > > weak.  It looked like it had been ripped from the fiberglass but was
> > still
> > > attached. Yesterday when sailing it came all the way detached. It seems
> > > that the mounting screws and bracket had been repaired before.  I have
> > > attached a picture.   What would you recommend to repair since the
> > > fiberglass and wood is damaged and weak?
> > >
> > > When looking at how other stays are mounted they are all the
> > same....small
> > > brackets and small screws. Are those original and substantial for
> holding
> > > the mast?
> > >
> > > The cockpit hatch and the forward hatch both appear to be leaking. We
> had
> > > a big rain and all interior cushions were wet.   Has that happened
> > before?
> > > I think for the forward hatch I can epoxy it but not sure about the
> main
> > > hatch.  Do you have recommendations for that?
> > >
> > > I had other questions but now forget! If you can advise what to do
> about
> > > that rigging damage that would be rhe most helpful!
> > >
> > >
> >
>