[Rhodes22-list] Chet, you seem to be an O.K. guy, but...

[Michael D. Weisner]

Chet,

Let me see if I can provide some help.

First, to search the archives, go to www.nabble.com and select the Rhodes 22 
forum.  In the "Search: This forum" box, enter your search terms, like "mast 
crane" (no quotes) and click on "Go".  Follow links to find relevant 
discussions.

Now, as far as the GB mast crane goes, I have located the following:

    1.    Instructions for raising mast using the crane:
            http://www.nabble.com/Fw%3A--Raising-The-Mast-With-The-GB-Bow-Crane-to11689113.html#a11689113

    2.    Video of mast raising:
            http://www.sailingtexas.com/Movies/Rhodes22c/srhodes22c.html
                (note: There are 3 videos on this web page.  The crane is 
used in the third one,
                below the large format video.)

David Culp has several interesting videos on this site.  Enjoy.

I do not have the IMF and have always raised the mast from the bow with two 
people,
without the benefit of the crane.  I used the crane with Lou Rosenberg last 
year and was
able to single hand it.  I have many more items on my "must have" list to 
purchase before
I will buy a crane.

I hope that this helps.

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


From: "chetc" <cclocksin at buckeye-express.com>Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 
9:41 PM
>
> Hey Ed,
>
> I appreciate all of the opinions and advice you and others have offered, 
> but
> I think I detect a bit of a condescending tone to your reply. :-/Yes I 
> have
> seen pictures of various mast raising systems, but I have not seen 
> anything
> from general Boats that is advertised as a mast crane, with a picture and 
> a
> price. Maybe there is a "secret" catalog for parts and accessories of the
> Rhodes 22. It is possible that I could have somehow missed it in my HOURS 
> of
> searching this site, Google, ask.com and others, so please forgive
> me.:confused:
>
> If you recall, my original question was whether or not the system 
> described
> in the literature THAT I FOUND IN THE ARCHIVES worked with the IMF...so 
> YES,
> I did take the time to study the home page. Did you ever think that 
> someone
> new to the list might not be able to find their way around as quickly as
> someone who has been using it for years? Or, heaven forbid, an experienced
> Rhodie might save a new guy some time and trouble without the high and
> mighty attitude?
>
> So, I guess I would say the same thing...you seem like an O.K. guy,
> but...lighten up on a newbie, eh?;-)
>
>
>
>
> Tootle wrote:
>>
>> Chet,
>>
>> You said about mast raising on rhodes 22, "One of these days I may invest
>> in this so-called "mast crane", but I haven't even seen a picture of it,
>> let alone a price."
>>
>> Price should never be an issue when personal safety is at stake.  Want to
>> see some pictures?  There are many pictures posted in the archives.
>>
>> There are others just waiting for you by looking:
>>
>> http://www.sailingtexas.com/Movies/Rhodes22c/srhodes22c.html
>>
>> and:  http://www.rhodes22.org/rhodes/tech.html (have you taken time to
>> study the home page of this web site?  and all that is contained on its
>> pages?)
>>
>> And a diligent search of the archives will find many pictures posted of
>> Rhodies raising or lowering their mast.  Such as:
>> http://www.nabble.com/file/4531/Dec%2006%20Red%20Rhodes%20005.jpg
>> http://www.nabble.com/file/4532/Dec%2006%20Red%20Rhodes%20009.jpg
>>
>> Ed K
>> Greenville, SC, USA
>>
>>
>
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