[Rhodes22-list] Life Lines, second jib tracks

[Wally Buck]

Rik,

Maybe that is what I have heard reference to rather than actual tracks, 
cheaper as well. I kind of figured a 175 would not be appropriate but my 125 
might work. It can furl down to about standard jib size with decent shape so 
I may consider trying this. Next time out I will experiment a little. I will 
just hold jib sheet by hand and see how what kind of sail shape I can get.

Thanks,

Wally

>From: "Rik Sandberg" <racerrik@rea-alp.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Life Lines, second jib tracks
>Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 13:37:25 -0600
>
>Wally
>
>Our boat doesn't have actual tracks on the cabin top. There are 2 cam 
>cleats
>at the rear and a pair of bullseye fairleads that are aligned about 6 
>inches
>behind the mast and out near the hand rails. I have never been able to use
>these with the 175.
>
>Rik
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Wally Buck" <tnrhodey@hotmail.com>
>To: <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 1:09 PM
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Life Lines, second jib tracks
>
>
> > I am thinking of removing my lifelines. Everything is in good shape but 
>I
> > just think they can be a PITA. I sail on a river and really do not see 
>any
> > safety advantages to my lifelines, if anything I will one day probably
>trip
> > over them. When trying to point high I sheet my 125 Genoa inside the 
>outer
> > shroud. Often when tacking the sail will wound up hanging on the outside
>of
> > the lifeline and then I have to lift over. By the way my 125 genoa can 
>fit
> > inside the outer shroud without being furled and it stops just short of
> > touching the spreader.
> >
> > Anyone out there think I am making a poor decision? I guess I could 
>always
> > put them back on if I was heading off the coast.
> >
> > I know some of you have a second set of jib tracks on your cabin top. 
>Can
> > someone describe to me where these are located on your boat, how long 
>are
> > the tracks, and what size jib works best? I can furl my 135 Genoa down 
>to
> > about standard jib size and my Harken furler allows decent sail shape.  
>I
> > checked MJM site for photos and could not find one showing this, am I
> > missing it? Any comments would be welcome.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Wally
> >
> >
> >
> >
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