[Rhodes22-list] Re ply to Ron Singerman's Question for Rummy

[Ron Singerman]

Mary Lou and Ed,

Thanks for the advice.  I'm going to the boat today to install the bracket 
for the Magma Grill.  I just may get daring and lower the boom.

Fair winds,

>>ron<<
S/V Serenity


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mary Lou Troy" <mtroy at atlanticbb.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 7:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Re ply to Ron Singerman's Question for Rummy


> Vice grips? Pliers? On our boat I can pull that pin with one finger
> under windy conditions and I don't have a great deal of strength in
> my hands. The pin is spring loaded but it works easily. On the other
> hand, someone on our boat always has a Leatherman available for any
> opportunity. The only reason to slide the hatch forward is so you can
> reach the pin. If your arms are so short you have to approach it from
> the side or it's raining cats and dogs, you can skip that step
>
> ML
>
>
> At 07:03 AM 7/17/2008, you wrote:
>
>>Ron,
>>
>>I can attest to the fact that you should be quite able to lower the boom.
>>
>>1.  Begin by loosening topping lift, allowing about 18 inches of line.
>>
>>2.  Loosen Main sheet allowing about 18 inches of free lines.
>>
>>3.  Slide companion way cover/hatch forweard.
>>
>>4.  Have small pliers or vice grip in pocket.
>>
>>5.  While left hand holds boom, pull pin with provided ring out until 
>>loose.
>>Lower the boom to lower setting.  If pin is difficult to pull out use 
>>pliers
>>or small vice grip to accomplish task.
>>
>>6.  Adjust topping lift and mainsheet to correct configurations, that is
>>boom level and in center of boat.
>>
>>7.  With boom in correct lower position, use ruler to measure clearance.
>>Take picture of ruler while measuring clearance to document and post 
>>picture
>>to Rhodes List.
>>
>>The above can be accomplished by one person even on the water unless you
>>have had too many of Captain Rummy's recommended personal lubricants.
>>
>>Additional reading assignment:
>>http://jewishworldreview.com/cols/sowell071508.php3
>>
>>Ed K
>>Greenville, SC, USA
>>attachment:
>>
>>
>>
>>Mary Lou Troy-2 wrote:
>> >
>> > Ron,
>> >
>> > I don't think there is very much clearance and it may be hard to find
>> > anyone with a picture. The only time we have the boom down is when
>> > conditions get a little strong. You can estimate just by looking at
>> > the hole in the mast where the pin goes and then look at the
>> > placement of the pin in the slide in relation to the boom. Or you
>> > could just try it. Just pull the pin and it slides right down. If
>> > there is no one to take up the slack on the main sheet, the boom will
>> > swing but it's easily controlled and of course your topping lift will
>> > need to be loosened. All you need to do to raise it is loosen the
>> > main sheet, pull the pin and push the slide up until the pin locks in
>> > position. It's not difficult at all. You can do it with the sail
>> > furled or even under sail.
>> >
>> > Mary Lou
>> > 1991 R22 Fretless
>> > Rock Hall, MD
>> >
>> >
>> > At 08:40 PM 7/16/2008, you wrote:
>> >>Rummy,
>> >>
>> >>How much space is there between the boom and cabin top when the IMF
>> >>is in the lowered position? I'm thinking about mounting a 24 W,
>> >>light weight solar panel on a bracket that will go over the pop top
>> >>slide.  I have not lowered mine yet and am reluctant to do so until
>> >>I have help aboard just in case I have difficulty raising it.  I'm
>> >>single handling mostly.  Thanks...
>> >>
>> >>Fair winds and following seas,
>> >>
>> >> >>ron<<
>> >>S/V Serenity
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