[Rhodes22-list] Storm Preps

[Bill Effros]

Lee,

I also tie down tiller, mainsail, and headsail.  I've been using straps 
on the headsail which have never failed, and a 15 foot dockline from 
stern cleat to stern cleat on the tiller.  What is your procedure?

BE.



KUHN, LELAND wrote:
> Elle,
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> I may be sorry after the hurricane hits, but I'm not planning on doing anything.  I routinely tie-down my tiller, mainsail clew, and headsail.  My bimini lays in its cover on top of my poptop, but I don't think its little surface area and heavy weight would be enough for the wind to move it.  I could add some springlines for added security, but my cleats would come out before my lines break, and the springlines would be on the same cleats.  I'm in a long skinny slip, so there's nothing to hit the stern or bow.
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> My biggest concern is a tide surge.  My slip is only ten feet wide, so a two foot surge at high tide could start putting some pressure on the lines.  I'll definitely be checking on my baby during this storm.
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> It's good that you'll be gone so you won't have to see what happens to a Rhodes in big wind.  The flared hull, high freeboard, big wrapped Genoa, and mainsail clew sticking out all have quite an effect on a light boat.  You'd be surprised how much your boat heels back and forth.  It's scary until you watch it for awhile and realize it's not causing any damage.
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> I'm sure the Lady in Red (WaterMusic) will be just fine when you get back.
>  
> Lee
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> From: elle [mailto:watermusic38 at yahoo.com]
> Sent: Thu 9/4/2008 7:41 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Storm Preps
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> Looks as if NC  & Chesapeake sailors are directly in Hanna's sights...
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> 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...
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> 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....
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> And Ike is not too far behind....
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> So, NC & Bay Rhodies who are in the water...what preps have you made to safeguard your boat?
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> elle
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> We can't change the angle of the wind....but we can adjust our sails.
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> 1992 Rhodes 22   Recyc '06  "WaterMusic"   (Lady in Red)
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