[Rhodes22-list] Q & D Self Steering for Rummy

[Michael D. Weisner]

Peter and Robert,

First of all, Robert, that was the most complicated description that I have 
ever read.  Sailing was supposed to be relaxing, not complicated.  I think 
that I would really need a drink after rigging all of that stuff up.

Peter, nice article with very poor photos (thumbnails) - if anyone is 
interested in the system, make sure to click on the photos for a much nicer 
(focused) image.  My favorite point in the article is:
    "It steers a steady course relative to the wind and will not
    compensate for shifting winds. Likewise, it is not capable
    of performing any of the recognized man overboard maneuvers.
    If you fall overboard, wave the boat good bye."

Just the same, it appears to be a neat idea that I will have to try some 
day.  For now, I will hand off to crew or the tiller tamer when I need to 
tend to other activities aboard.

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

From: "Peter Thorn" <pthorn at nc.rr.com>Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 2:47 PM
> Robert,
>
> Does your idea work anything like this:
> http://www.geocities.com/yosemite/forest/2727/flicka_selfsteering.html  ?
>
> Vandrey's rig will maintain a constant heading to the wind, even if the 
> wind
> changes.
>
> PT
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Robert Skinner
> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 2:28 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Q & D Self Steering for Rummy
>
> Rummy,
>
> How about a scaled up version of the
> self-steering used on model boats?
> Works on a reach, not so well down wind.
>
> Materials:
>
> Bungee with a ring on one end and a
>     free end (no hook) on the other.
> Two small blocks.
>
> Rigging:
>
> Run the main sheet to the upwind gunwale
> or rail (opposite the boom), passing it
> thru a block secured to the rail.
>
>>From the block, run back to the tiller
> and take two or three turns around it.
>
>>From the tiller continue toward the
> downwind gunwale, and secure the main
> sheet to the ring in the bungee with a
> slip knot.  (You want to be able to
> release it quickly!)
>
> The bungee passes thru a block on the
> downwind gunwale (rail?) and along the
> side to the stern cleat, and is secured
> there.
>
> Function:
>
> Omitting the turns around the tiller,
> find the bungee adjustment that
> balances the pull on the main for
> the desired point of sail with little
> or no tiller effort.
>
> Release the bungee, take two or three
> turns around the tiller (with tiller
> amidships) with the main sheet, and
> secure the bungee again to balance
> the forces.
>
> Go below and fix a drink.
>
> /Robert
>
> -----------------------------------------
> R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:
>>
>> Robert,
>> Captain Bob of Yankee Clipper fame has an auto pilot which I am extremely
>> jealous of. Some day I might break down and install one myself, but it's
> just
>> hard to justify the expense when I'm sailing on an inland lake
>>
>> Rummy
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 6/18/2008 11:25:20 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> robert at squirrelhaven.com writes:
>>
>> And I  guess that an autopilot would be cheating, Rummy?
>> How about a wind  vane?  Bungee on the main  sheet?
>>
>> /Robert
>>
>> R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:
>> >
>> >  Slim,
>> > You have to understand that going below, mixing a drink and  getting
> back to
>> > the helm prior to broaching is a real challenge. It's  probably one of
> the
>> few
>> > that I have yet to conquer with the  Rhodes22.
>> >
>> > Rummy
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