[Rhodes22-list] Traveler set up

[Rob Lowe]

Thanks Lloyd.  Rummy sent me a link to some photos that shows the factory
mounted traveler but indicated that I'd need new back stays to use.  Your
photo makes me think you could add something to existing stays.  I'll have
to look around for some hardware. -

Rob
S/V Getaway

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "lcrowther" <lcrowther at cox.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 11:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Traveler set up


> 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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