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

[Peter Thorn]

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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