[Rhodes22-list] preventers

[FredkLange at aol.com]

Bruce,

I use the IMF outhaul.  Loop it around the forward boom cleat and then tie it 
to the cabin top hand rail or the ring on the forward jib track.

Fred

In a message dated 3/28/04 1:24:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
bgreenwald at optonline.net writes:

> 
> I have often wondered whether there is a need to rig a 
> preventer when sailing downwind on the Rhodes and, if 
> so, what the recommended approach is.  I don't recall 
> seeing any discussion of the subject on the list, but it is 
> always mentioned in any articles I have read as an almost 
> mandatory step.
> I understand that the R22 traveler provides some shock 
> absorption to the rigging in the case of an unintended jibe 
> but I don't know if this avoids the need for something 
> more.
> 
> Bruce Greenwald
> S/V Ruach II
>