[Rhodes22-list] Shorties

[Bill Effros]

Art,

I never saw your first message in this thread, and I'm wondering if 
things are falling between the cracks.

In answer, according to the ST1000 manual, the attachment point for the 
auto tiller should be 18" from the rudder pivot.  It seems to me a 20" 
long tiller would be more than sufficient, and the auto tiller wouldn't 
be flailing the rest of the tiller around the cockpit space.  Also, 
while at anchor, using the boom room, a very short tiller should provide 
all the control you need over the rudder, while being simpler to get out 
of the way when not needed.

I use my table all the time.  The under deck mount keeps it out of the 
way when I don't need it.  If I had different sections of pedestal I 
would use it more.

The short mast (and I was also thinking of simply cutting up old masts) 
would be great to have any time the real mast was down.  Sure, we can 
all get by with the tilt-top temporary method--but how much more elegant 
to be able to use all the features of the boat even when the mast is 
down.  It turns a trailered boat into a Winnebago.

Mast-Down Cruising is a topic we should explore.  There are people 
around here buying expensive old sailboats cheap, removing the masts 
entirely, and just cruising around, anchoring, and living in their 
sail-less "sail" boats all summer.  It's a long cheap great vacation.  
The R-22 lends itself to this kind of cruising.  Just add a shortie.

I'm not sure I ever saw your email discussing a booming shower.

Bill Effros

Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> Bill,
> Any idea is Stan has old mast section 'stubs' that could be attached in place of the mast.  Table stubs could be sliced from tubing, although it is quite a large diameter.  I wonder if anyone has ideas on your initiatives?
> Art
>
> -----Original Message-----
>   
>> From: "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net>
>> Sent: Apr 13, 2006 10:22 AM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Shorties
>>
>> Bill, 
>>
>> All good ideas.  Do you stay awake at night incubating new innovations?  Do you think the shorter tiller arm could be used with an ST1000 (or ST2000) auto tiller?
>>
>> The table would be a real plus, making the table more functional more often.  I have just stored mine because it seems in the way so much of the time.
>>
>> The short mast could be valuable for transport, as well as for pop top and BR use.  The Georgia coastal waters are excellent for non-sailing crusing the rivers and inlets, in addition to sailing in open water.  Many low bridges dot these cruising areas.  With a shortie and boom, the cockpit can be easily covered with screen protection from insects with 360 degree visibility.  Purists are struggling now.
>>
>> No one has bitten on my "Booming Shower".  It could be less expensive with some 'overage' materials from the Boom Room.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Art
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>     
>>> From: Bill Effros <bill at effros.com>
>>> Sent: Apr 12, 2006 12:51 PM
>>> To: R22 List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Shorties
>>>
>>> It seems to me there might be a market for "Shorties" -- short versions 
>>> of some of the hardware we use on our boats.  Before trying to figure 
>>> out the costs, I wanted to see if anyone else might be interested in 
>>> these items:
>>>
>>> Short Tiller -- A short tiller that could replace the standard tiller 
>>> when at anchor to make boom room or cockpit table use easier.  The 
>>> tillers would be kept in place with ball socket quick release pins so 
>>> tillers could be easily swapped.  The short tiller could also be fitted 
>>> with an auto-tiller pin--most auto tillers operate 18" from the rudder axis.
>>>
>>> Short Table Pedestal -- As an added support under the cabin bed, or for 
>>> use in the cockpit under the tiller while sailing.
>>>
>>> Short Mast -- With cleats on the sides for support--to allow full 
>>> opening of pop-top when the mast is down.
>>>
>>> Short Trailer Extension -- To remain in place when the trailer extension 
>>> arm is not needed.  In our waters the long arm can rust into the trailer 
>>> so solidly that a welder is required to get it out.
>>>
>>> Bill Effros
>>>
>>>
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