[Rhodes22-list] Outdoor Storage ? ?

[Herb Parsons]

Even a boat that secured to the docks "gives" in the water when the wind 
blows. On stands, it does not. The rigging and support takes it all.

Hank wrote:
> Rick,
>
> How does a boat on stands suffer more stress than a boat in the water?  The
> IMF mast offers the same wind resistance whether in the water or on stands
> so how does that make a difference.  Thousands of boats are stored every
> winter on jack stands with the mast up with no detrimental effects.
>
> Certainly, the boat sits a little differently on stands than it does in the
> water, but I don't see how this could place more stress on the rigging and
> chain plates.  The hull just doesn't flex that much.  And if you were really
> worried about it, just loosen the turn buckles a turn or two while on the
> stands.  The mast will still have plenty of support since it is unloaded and
> not withstanding the pressure of sailing.  By the way, actually sailing your
> boat puts MUCH more stress on the rigging and chainplates than being at rest
> either in the water or on the hard.  The rigging and the chainplates are
> designed for this.
>
> I'm sorry, but your statement just doesn't make any sense.
>
> Hank
>
>
> On 10/14/08, EmailUser sloopblueheron <sloopblueheron at isp.com> wrote:
>   
>> Bill,
>>
>> A boat in the cradle with the mast up suffers more stress on the rigging
>> and
>> chain plates than a boat in the water.  Especially the IMF mast that offers
>> a lot of wind resistance.
>>
>> Rick
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 9:04 AM, <Bdunn1 at aol.com> wrote:
>>
>>     
>>> I need some advice.   My Rhodes is on Lake George and in the past I have
>>> taken the mast down and stored the boat in the boathouse.   I can't do
>>>       
>> that
>>     
>>> this
>>> year.   Is there any problem with leaving the boat outside with the mast
>>>       
>> up
>>     
>>> in
>>> a cradle?   Should I loosely drape the boat?   Any possible damage to the
>>> sail
>>> within the mast?   Thank you.
>>> Bill Dunn
>>>
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>> --
>> Regards,
>>
>> Rick
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