[Rhodes22-list] Standard main rigging/ roller furling boom

[Alan Robertson]

QUESTION MICHAEL?
    WE NEVER SAIL WITH POP TOP UP; ONLY WHEN UNDER POWER. OUR BOOM WON'T MOVE WHEN POP TOP IS UP VERY WELL, WHEN JIBING OR COMING ABOUT. WHAT'S THE ADVANTAGE IF POP TOP IS UP EXCEPT TO GIVE FIRST MATE MORE HEADROOM WHEN MAKING LUNCH OR DRINKS. WOULD APPRECIATE A REPLY FROM ANY OF YOU FRESH AND SALT WATER SAILORS.
AL ROBERTSON  - SS THOR IV
P.S. MICHAEL WE MOVED UP FROM MASSAPEQUA OVER 40 YEARS AGO SO LI GEOG. IS HAZY, BUT DOESN'T NISSAQUOGUE EMPTY INTO GREAT SOUTH BAY? YOUR BOAT'S NAME IS INTERESTING; IS THERE A STORY BEHIND IT?

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Michael D. Weisner<mailto:mweisner at ebsmed.com> 
  To: The Rhodes 22 mail list<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 5:22 PM
  Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Standard main rigging/ roller furling boom


  For stronger winds, we normally drop the poptop and lower the boom first. 
  Next we reef the main using the roller mechanism.  As a last resort, we drop 
  all cloth and motor in if the wind is above 25-30 kts or lots of 
  unpredictable gusts.

  After 26+ years sailing a Rhodes we have nothing to prove...

  Mike
  s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
  Nissequogue River, NY


  From: "Alan Robertson" <bigal_61 at msn.com<mailto:bigal_61 at msn.com>> Tuesday, August 21, 2007 3:33 PM
  > Our '83 roller boom worked fine this past weekend. If it is balky to pull 
  > back from the mast to release the roller mechanism, a shot of WD40 into 
  > the mast end works fine for us. We reef rarely but rolling up 1/3 was all 
  > we ever needed in 30 knot wind. Better to take in roller jib up to forward 
  > stay also, to equalize tiller pressure and reduce tendency for boat to 
  > head into the wind if only main is up in a strong wind. Now if wind more 
  > than 25, we high tail it back to port dock!
  > Happy Sailing!
  > Alan Robertson
  >  ----- Original Message ----- 
  >  From: projectboat22<mailto:steadilsr at verizon.net<mailto:steadilsr at verizon.net>>
  >  To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org%3Cmailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>>
  >  Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 5:56 PM
  >  Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Standard main rigging/ roller furling boom
  >
  >
  >
  >  John
  >
  >  Mike Weisner helped me rig my boat last week.  I just found out that I 
  > have
  >  the orig boom which in '81 was set up for roller furling.  Have you had 
  > any
  >  problems with the mechanism inside the boom?  All I can do is lube it 
  > with
  >  some lithium grease from a spray can.  I still have some gear on order
  >  before I can test the system.
  >  Just curious as to how many Rhodies out there may have the original booms
  >  from 1981 ??
  >  Lou
  >   Plans to finally launch my "project boat" Miracles next week!
  >   and officially become s/v Miracles
  >
  >
  >
  >  Also, I know that my mast/boom are not standard and are something
  >  like a "tall rig" for the R22.  The gooseneck is fixed and the boom
  >  is set up for roller reefing (i.e. I roll the main around the boom to 
  > reef).
  >
  >  But send the photo and I can post it for you.  My e-mailer seems to
  >  do attachments compatible with the list.
  >
  >  Cheers!
  >
  >  John Lock
  >  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  >  s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
  >  Lake Sinclair, GA
  >  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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