[Rhodes22-list] Handling Gusts

[R Orkin]

Check the rudder lines carefully as well as any stainless steel guides
located inside the rudder assembly.
If the guide is placed a little rearward it acts as a stop and the rudder
can not come all of the way forward when fully deployed. It is important
that the bottom of the rudder actually be canted a little forward rather
than vertical to get the very Light rudder control that this boat should
have. I had to move the guide  a little on mine.. If you do not have that
guide do not worry. Not all boats were so equipped.

 

MichaelT wrote:
> 
> 
> We experienced approx 4-5 gusts of wind in our 3 hour sail yesterday. I
> was just imagining if our wives we're onboard how frantic they would have
> been.
> 
> In those instances, the weather helm gave way to a heavy tiller with the
> tiller positioned at 45 degree to windward to remain on-course. I was
> considering letting the main sheet out but the gusts all happen in about
> 10-20 seconds and then disappears.
> 
> How do you guys handle gusts of wind? 
> 
> Especially when the gusts causes heavy heeling (gunnel 6" from water)
> 
> Michael
> 


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Rory Orkin
Tilghman, Md
2000 Recycled  Rhodes 22
Duet ll
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