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[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Dave,

I have made all of the BRs for over-the-boom except on my boat.  On mine, the frame is stabilized by two legs in the back, not by the boom, so that the boom can move freely.  The BR on Rex's boat is over the boom.  You would sail with BR top (only the top) for the same reason as for a bimini, comfort and blocking UVs.  Also more convenient for setting up the BR at anchor.

Entry points, which are not obvious for asthetic reasons, are at the transom - the solid or screen panels are unzipped for access to ladder/motor/boom/etc, and at the gunnel on both sides, near the cabin bulkhead - snaps for quick entry and exit, a safety factor.

I am planning to have my boat and BR at the October and November shows, although I'm not sure how it will fit within Stan's plans.  Maybe I can pull into his slip at some point for a while.  His demo slip is very convenient to the show site in Annapolis.  I don't think he used a demo boat at St. Pete.

Now at the sixth design generation, it has been a challenge and a pleasure to step up to this project.  I am glad that some other skippers can now take advantage of this simple and durable BR.  The bene's of space and convenience are there.  BTW, The top is about 4 1/2 feet long and rolled into a log shape about 6" diameter, carried over the shoulder (~20#) pretty easily.  The curtains fit into a small bag, maybe 5# weight.  I am hoping to see the picture I sent to Stan of Rex's on the .com site so it will be viewable.  One recent near skipper emphasized to me recently that it was a major incentive in his wanting to buy the R22.  I will send a snap of the top on the frame if you want.  

Chow,

Art

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>From: DCLewis1 at aol.com
>Sent: Aug 9, 2007 12:16 AM
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] (no subject)
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>Art,
> 
>I think I've got it.  Your boom room really sounds more and more like  an 
>engineered work of art.  It's really not slung from the boom,  you've got a 
>removable ss frame.  The boom doesn't stabilize the  frame?
> 
>And your notion is that you really can go sailing with it up.  I'm not  sure 
>why I'd want to do that.
> 
>Do you have any promotional literature regarding the BR?  Maybe point  us to 
>a website?  I've got the one slide/image of it, the boat and boom  room really 
>look great, but your BR appears to have swallowed the boats boom -  I'd 
>assumed the boom was supporting it.  But things like, windows &  screens, access to 
>the main sail, entry/exit to/from the boom room aren't clear  to me.  Also, 
>how it all works with a motor/remoted-tiller OB vice a  standard tilt up OB 
>arrangement, aren't clear to me yet.  I'd bet the whole  list would be interested 
>to know more about it.  How much volume does it  take to store?
> 
>And how will it interface with the PTE you're working on?  Or is that  
>entirely separate?
> 
>Re your earlier question, where to place a zipper,  seems to me you've  got 
>sections on the boom you've got to worry about:  There's the aft end of  the 
>boom where you have the outhaul jam cleat and cleats close by to cleat  off the 
>line, you need to access them - maybe a 12" or 18" zipper?.   Separately, 
>there's the section of the boom near the front of the cockpit where  you would 
>access and subsequently cleat off the furling line - again, maybe a  12" or 18" 
>zipper.  Others on the list might have different input, it might  be useful to 
>try a couple of lengths to see what works.   Additionally, of course, you are 
>going to have to handle the jib sheets  and furling line, handle an anchor 
>line, and be able to deploy and operate  the OB if you are going to sail with the 
>BR up - none of this is a problem  for the Bimini, but they might be a 
>problem for your BR if you're going to  sail with the BR up.
> 
>I look forward to seeing your BR one of these days, or any  
>literature/pictures would be great.   
> 
>Dave
>
>
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