[Rhodes22-list] Todd Z's problems & request for Peter T

[Wally Buck]

PT - Congrats on the regatta results!

Wally


>From: "Peter Thorn" <pthorn at nc.rr.com>
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>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Todd Z's problems & request for Peter T
>Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 13:22:04 -0400
>
>Ed,
>
>The traveler line runs the same way Mark had it on Raven.  The only change 
>I
>made was to shorten the line quite a bit so the loop, when pulled tight,
>allows you to adjust both ends simultaneously -- but you can only cleat the
>one near your hand.  The loop slack tightens at around the forward end of
>the tiller.  This disengages the lazy cleat so the line runs through the
>fairlead part without getting cleated from leeward while trying to cleat
>line to windward.
>
>Anyway, this is how the traveler line is reaved:
>
>1) deadended on the traveler bar (aft)
>2) traveler sheave.  sheaves face aft.
>3) clamcleat (now on forward part of bar per picture last sent)
>4) loop forward over tiller to other clamcleat
>5) symetrical the other side, etc.
>
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>
>Two weeks ago we won (our division III) of the Oriental Cup Regatta in a
>Tanzer 26!  I'll write this up later.  Going racing tomorrow, so please be
>patient.
>
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>
>In three weeks we are sailing to Ocracoke and back in 5 days or less.  You
>Hartwell guys have trailers.  C'mon!
>
>
>PT
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "ed kroposki" <ekroposki at charter.net>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 9:25 AM
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Todd Z's problems & request for Peter T
>
>
>Todd:
>
>      I do not see any leaks in your pictures.  Maybe you have a physical
>problem and should see an Urologist?
>
>      I have the sunbrella port covers that CJ mentioned see my attached
>picture.
>
>      Have you opened the ports and wiped the edges clean?  My ports are
>1984's and do not leak.  As for chain plates needing to be reseated, only 
>if
>they are leaking, then use 4200 or a marine flexible sealant (polysulfide
>type).
>
>      You did such a good job on the first picture of the ports on the
>inside, where are pictures of the problematic slider?
>
>
>
>Peter:
>
>      Your pictures were interesting.  When I went to a single line on my
>traveler, I tied them (affixed the line) as the original lines were 
>attached
>on my boat as per GBI.  Could you send close up pictures of how you tied
>your traveler lines so I can compare.
>
>      You mentioned you did this for racing.  I do not race.  However, 
>since
>I changed the lines as per Wally's directions, I use the traveler much 
>more.
>It is definitely easier to use with a single line.  The small adjustments 
>do
>make a difference.
>
>Ed K
>
>
>Greenville, SC, USA
>
>Addendum:  "Sailboat racing becomes a game of chance only when you are not
>prepared."  Buddy Melges
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