[Rhodes22-list] Hello from a New Boat Owner

[Rob Lowe]

Dick,
Thanks!  This is better than what I recall seeing earlier. - rob

Rob Lowe
S/V Getaway

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard F Sheehan" <dickshee at juno.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 10:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hello from a New Boat Owner


> Rob;
>
> Here is an edited updated answer I furnished someone several years ago.
> I updated it to show improved traveler cleating system.  I edited it to
> avoid flame attacks.  Take it for what it is intended: help.
>
> Dick
>
> On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 09:44:14 -0400 "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu> writes:
> > Dick,
> > I've got the same sort of traveler arrangement as Jeff.  Instead of
> > the bar
> > traveler, there's some sort of arrangement that attaches to the back
> > stays.
> > I know it's been posted before (can't find it at the moment), but if
> > you
> > have pics on the conversion, I'd like to see them again.  Thanks
> >
> > Rob Lowe
> > S/V Getaway
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Richard F Sheehan" <dickshee at juno.com>
> > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 9:31 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hello from a New Boat Owner
> >
> >
> > >
> > > On Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:32:33 -0400 JSusanj at aol.com writes:> OK,
> > first
> > > question:  Instead of a bar traveler, there is a line with
> > > > a block attached to the backstays.  The mainsheet block attaches
> > to
> > > > a becket on top of the bock and there is another becket under
> > the
> > > > block.  I understand that the earlier boats had rope travelers
> > and I
> > > > assume this is what I have.  What should be attached to the
> > bottom
> > > becket to control the traveler?
> > >
> > > Jeff, This is one that I can't help you with.  However, if you
> > wish to
> > > convert to a General Boats bar traveler system, I can furnish you
> > with
> > > pictures and technique to make that conversion.
> > >
> > > > Second question: On each side deck near the chainplates there is
> > a
> > > > large round fairlead similar to what is on the jib cars.  What
> > is  this
> > > for?
> > >
> > > The R22 usually is sold with an enormous 175% genoa made of very
> > heavy
> > > sailcloth.  These rings are the fairleads for that sail, which
> > comes well
> > > back to the cockpit.  Having a more normal sized jib, I usually
> > use the
> > > inner track and fairleads.  The big rings make wonderful
> > attachment
> > > points for fenders.
> > >
> > > Since you have a hanked on jib of some size or other, you might
> > consider
> > > spending less money than a roller furler on a second hanked on jib
> > either
> > > larger or smaller than what you have right now.  West Marine has
> > jib
> > > storage bags for most jib sizes - The kind that stay on the boat,
> > hold
> > > the jib, and you unzip prior to deployment.  By bringing the jib
> > halyard
> > > into the cockpit, you could have the convenience of a roller
> > furler
> > > without the expense.
> > >
> > > Welcome to the group,
> > >         Dick
> > >
> > > PS  I'd be very interested to know what size jib you have now.
> > I'm still
> > > trying to figure out Phil Rhodes' original sail plan.
> > >
> > > Richard F. Sheehan
> > > 218 Pier D
> > > Naples, FL 34112
> > > 239-793-0053
> > > dickshee at juno.com
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>
> Richard F. Sheehan
> 218 Pier D
> Naples, FL 34112
> 239-793-0053
> dickshee at juno.com


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