[Rhodes22-list] Sheehan's Art Work

[Steve Alm]

Dick,
I second what Ed said.  Very nice!
Slim

On 4/23/04 3:40 PM, "ed kroposki" <ekroposki at charter.net> wrote:

> Dick:
> You are the expert in media presentations.  Combined with Michael's
> computer expertise, you guys have made a great presentation.  Your post not
> only worked with pictures, but I could save it.
> I am waiting for your next presentation.  Is there anyway to add
> sound?
> 
>                 Ed K
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Richard F Sheehan
> Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 10:33 AM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> 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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