[Rhodes22-list] Traveler set up

[Todd Tavares]

Rob and Lloyd,

     I have a pic of Uhuru II's traveler set-up.  I don't know if it shows enough detail for Rob though.  I too am interested in setting my traveler up this way.  I will try to attach the pic  (hopefully the file is not too large, or my e-mail will strip it out).

Todd

----- Original Message -----
From: "lcrowther" <lcrowther at cox.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 11:59:08 -0400
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
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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> > > Name: Port View1.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1311902 bytes Desc: not
> > available
> > > Url:
> >
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