[Rhodes22-list] Dimension on rigging

[Michael Meltzer]

well lets see c^2=a^2+b^2

a=+-12
b=+-28
c=30.4 should be about right, add a few feet for cleating, easier to cut it and it is cheap line, the mast might be only 26 feet but
doing it off the top of my head

MJM

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay Friedland" <a.jayf@verizon.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 2:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Dimension on rigging


> Wally-
> How about a rough guess, as I'm heading to the factory this weekend,
> weather permitting, and will need to have a dimension then. Because the
> dimension is non-critical, as it's taken up from block and line, I was
> thinking 16-18'. If Stan had a mast up or could break away from
> production, I could tap him as well. I should be ok if you didn't need
> to visit your boat.
>
> For Rummy, unless I released the line, the boom wouldn't have enough
> slack for lower position. Or are you saying the line is redundant, and
> even a bungee cord would keep it from dragging when furled? You are a
> master of simplicity. I like the idea of controlling the boom from
> excessive swinging in light winds and all. Worth considering.
> Thanks,
> J
>
>
> On Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at 10:35 AM, Wally Buck wrote:
>
> > J,
> >
> > If I make it to the boat this weekend I will try to get a photo and/or
> > some measurements. I think my cable hangs down about 2 or three feet
> > higher than the boom when placed in highest position.
> >
> > I wish I could be more exact, sorry.
> >
> > Wally
> >
> >
> >> From: Jay Friedland <a.jayf@verizon.net>
> >> Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> >> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> >> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Dimension on rigging
> >> Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:12:08 -0500
> >>
> >> Folks,
> >> With dead-ending the topping lift for the boom, I'm looking for the
> >> length of cable with thimbles needed. Using the IMF, I need the
> >> ability to drop the boom to the lower position with block and line.
> >> Any recommendations on this?
> >> Thanks,
> >> Jay
> >>
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