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

[Robert Skinner]

Yes, Peter, but the rig I described 
is stripped to the essentials.

/Robert
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Peter Thorn wrote:
> 
> 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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Robert Skinner  "Squirrel Haven" 
Gorham, Maine         04038-1331
s/v "Little Dipper" & "Edith P."