[Rhodes22-list] Traveler set up

[lcrowther]

Rob,

I don't know if this is original equipment but the fittings are attached to
my backstays using the same technique as my backstay tensioning fittings so
I expect it is.  The setup consists of a block attached to each stay, a
single block on the starboard stay and a single block with a loop at the
bottom of the bale(?) on the port backstay.  The line is tied off to the
bale(?) on the port stay, goes through the block on the main sheet, through
the block on the starboard backstay, back through the same single block on
the mainsheet, back through the block on the port backstay, and down to the
cleat on the stern.  I used this rigging method because when the boat
arrived from Florida it was not rigged so I didn't know any better.  The
secret, as far as I am concerned is that the traveler line, which is the
same thickness as the backstay tightening line above it, is too thick to go
twice through the mainsheet block easily.  As a result, I have to kind of
slide the mainsheet block to where I want it but once it is positioned it
stays put.  Same way with tightening the traveler line, it is easy to do but
I have to again slide the mainsheet block to where I want it.  It is easier
than it sounds.

I will try to attach a blow-up of a old photo a friend took so you can (just
barely) see the Port block and how it is attached over my shoulder.  I will
try to get some better pictures later.

Lloyd
s/v Uhuru II
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 10:24 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Traveler set up


> Lloyd,
> I'm looking at your third picture "portview1" that shows your entire boat.
> The traveler set up seems to be, ah, incomplete on my boat.  I've got some
> sort of a cable that we looped around the stern rail and ran a line from
the
> boom through it.  It worked, sort of.  Questions. Is this original
equipment
> for your boat?  Any suggestions on how to rig mine in a similar manner?
How
> are the attachments to the back stays made?  And if you happen to have
your
> camera with you next time, how about a couple of detailed pictures.
Thanks!
>
> Rob
> S/V Getaway
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "lcrowther" <lcrowther at cox.net>
> To: "New Rhodes22 List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 3:08 PM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] FYI Name Letter Size
>
>
> Several previous e-mails have asked for the appropriate size  for decals
of
> the boat name to place on the sides of the hull.  This, in my opinion, is
> all a matter of preference, as is the type of script and the color of the
> display.  I purchased my decals in April, 2000 from BoatUS and they work
for
> me.  Of course, the BoatUS decal printing operation is about 6 miles from
my
> house so I went there and they showed me what the decals would look like
> before I made my final choice.  The decals are 8" high and I placed them
6"
> above the boot top.  To give anyone who is thinking about ordering decals
a
> benchmark to help in deciding what size might look good on their boat I am
> attaching 3 photos of my decals taken today.
>
> Lloyd
> s/v Uhuru II
>
>
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