[Rhodes22-list] Problem shrouds tension

[TN Rhodey]

Roger's specs are on the FAQ. He estimated 200#s for IMF.

Wally


>From: Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net>
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>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Problem shrouds tension
>Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 08:11:17 -0700 (PDT)
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>Wally:
>       I agree with your analysis completely.  Three people tightening may
>yield three different results, in fact most likely would yield three
>different results.  Another aspect is the location of the compression post.
>That has been moved around on interior redesigns.
>       I guess we need technical expertize on the effect of the leeward 
>lean.
>However, I do not recall anybody on this list having a mast fall over even
>in heavy winds on a Rhodes 22.  We do know that occassionally happens with
>other sail boats.
>       I believe that there are several who use the Loos gauage on this 
>list.
>I never kept Roger's results since most others used the hand tightening
>method without problems.  Since Roger was into racing, every small detail
>was important.
>        Another question is how much the base allows for mast lean and how
>much is in the cabin top.
>
>Ed K
>Greenville, SC, USA
>
>Ed K
>Greenville, SC, USA
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