[Rhodes22-list] Alternate Location for Traveler Bar

[Bob Weber]

Jim, that placement of the traveler is common.  The only advantage I see 
comes from the fact that it would be closer to the mast.  The closer to the 
pivit point the greater the effect of a small adjustment.  Ex "Dumping the 
Traveler" in the forward position would have greater effect than in the aft 
position.  That is not enough reason for me to put the traveler there.  I 
have been in many boats with at traveler there and it is a pain.  It is in 
use the whole time you are sailing therefore it is in the way everytime you 
need in the cabin (if you keep the cooler in there, that can be quite 
often).  Hope it helps.  Bob W


>From: "Jim Richardson" <jwrichardson1 at comcast.net>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Alternate Location for Traveler Bar
>Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2004 09:58:12 -0500
>
>Hi All,
>
>
>
>I have a question about the Traveler Bar.  Has anyone heard of relocating
>this bar to the cockpit just before the cabin entrance?  I have been 
>talking
>to someone about a used Rhodes 22 and the Traveler bar has been put into
>this location.  My only question is why?  What are the advantages if any 
>and
>wouldn't this degrade the Rhodes ability to absorb the stress from an
>accidental jib?  If I were to purchase this boat I think I would be looking
>to relocate the Traveler back to the original location on the back stays.
>Any opinions are most welcome.  Fyi, I am new to sailing and have only done
>a little informal dingy sailing on the local lake and am looking for a boat
>to take to the bay.
>
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jim R.
>
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