[Rhodes22-list] Storm Preps

[Mary Lou Troy]

Depends on the furling system. The old GB system was easy to use but 
to remove the sail required lowering the mast. The CDI system used on 
many newer R22s requires the use of a messenger line as the halyard 
is internal to the furler (I think - someone who has one can clarigy 
if I've got it wrong). We did remove the sail today. We have a 
Schaeffer Snap-Furl unit and it was really easy. Took us about 10 
minutes. It will probably take about 15 to put it back up depending 
on how well we flaked the sail when we put it away. We also removed 
the bimini, wrapped the exposed edge of the main around the mast and 
secured all lines. It's most likely overkill on a grand scale but we 
felt we could use the practice. It also took only about an hour to an 
hour and a half and included a lot of discussion about the options. 
If this storm wimps out or goes out to sea you can thank us.

Mary Lou
1991 R22 Fretless
Rock Hall, MD


At 08:48 PM 9/5/2008, you wrote:

>How difficult or easy is it to remove the furling genoa?  It seems like a
>good idea to take it down in the event of a storm but does this lead to
>other problems trying to re-install?
>
>
>
>Mary Lou Troy-2 wrote:
> >
> > We are watching the track like hawks. Right now it looks to be a rain
> > event and a very quick moving storm. We are leaving the boat in the
> > slip as maximum gusts expected don't seem any worse than we get with
> > thunderstorms. If the storm goes well to our east we may get the
> > opposite of a surge with the wind blowing water out of the bay. If it
> > tracks a bit west of the current forecast track, we may see a slight
> > surge. If it goes west of the bay we could be in trouble though this
> > is not as strong a storm as Isabel (which was "only" a tropical storm
> > when she did all that damage in 2003). If it looks to be more of a
> > wind event we'll remove the jib and tie down the main as best we can.
> > We also discovered that with some very careful maneuvering, the
> > bimini will fit in the cabin.
> >
> > We're watching Ike as well. For a stronger storm we would probably
> > pull the boat which is what we did for Isabel. We parked the trailer
> > in the highest point in the boatyard and were really fortunate that
> > she didn't float away. Water came a little over halfway up the tires
> > on the trailer.
> >
> > Mary Lou
> > 1991 R22 Fretless
> > Rock Hall, MD
> >
> >
> > At 07:41 PM 9/4/2008, you wrote:
> >>Looks as if NC  & Chesapeake sailors are directly in Hanna's sights...
> >>
> >>I spent a bunch of time aboard today setting fenders, as the stern
> >>tends to swing into the dock any time the winds are from a N
> >>quadrant; tying down or stowing below anything that could move,
> >>making sure there were no leaves to clog scuppers, securing the main
> >>& jib (had to recruit a neighbor to tie the jib...he could reach!)
>...etc...
> >>
> >>Unfortunately I will be out of town all weekend.....so friends will
> >>step in if we have to take boats off the dock tomorrow afternoon &
> >>anchor them in the creek as we did with Isabel....
> >>
> >>And Ike is not too far behind....
> >>
> >>So, NC & Bay Rhodies who are in the water...what preps have you made
> >>to safeguard your boat?
> >>
> >>elle
> >>
> >>
> >>We can't change the angle of the wind....but we can adjust our sails.
> >>
> >>1992 Rhodes 22   Recyc '06  "WaterMusic"   (Lady in Red)
> >>
> >>
> >>
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