[Rhodes22-list] Mast raising system: was Hello, from new member

Sun Dec 6 15:21:37 EST 2009

 Derek,

   There are a couple of videos on the web showing the GB system in use.   http://www.sailingtexas.com/Movies/Rhodes22c/srhodes22c.html

There are pics as well as an explanation of the setup and operation on the Rhodes22 owners site (with permission of General Boats) and many pics and discussion in the list archives.
http://www.rhodes22.org/rhodes/pics/GBMAST.jpg 
http://www.rhodes22.org/doclib/Rhodes22-1988-MastHoist-Raven.pdf

     GB has made several changes to their system over the years, mostly improving how the mast is kept from leaning sideways and how the "crane pole attaches to the mast. If you arehandy with tools, you can easily make your own mast raising systemequal to or better than the General Boats setup for under $200 in parts, supplies, and hardware. Having never seen the GB system in use or in person, nor having read the manual, I made my own.  In about 3 hours, I made a system (using the trailer winch) and had the mast down by myself with no trouble.

    Do you homework so you get an understanding of how the GB mast hoist system works first.  I can help you with pics, explanations, material lists etc. when you are ready to start building you own.

Todd Tavares

-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Staum <staum at earthlink.net>
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Sun, Dec 6, 2009 12:40 pm
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hello, from new member

Derek,
I agree w Rummy on all but the mast commentary. After several years of  
manual raising, which can be done by 2 stout men, I had trouble  
finding a mast raising crew when my son left for college 2 years ago.   
While 2 can physically raise the mast, there is a moment of  
uncertainty as you step up onto the cabin top from the foredeck when  
you have minimal control from side to side movement and possible  
disaster if it starts to go over sideways.
2 years ago I bought the mast system from Stan and I can now raise the  
mast safely by myself. I think it is a mandatory purchase for anyone  
who intends to trailer their Rhodes or store it annually with the mast  
down.
Good sailing,

Stephen Staum, '87 R22, Carol Lee

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On Dec 6, 2009, at 5:59 AM, R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:

> Derek,
> Welcome to the Rhodes owners list. There is a digital version of the  
> owners
> manual from around the time your hull was built. I'm sure some of the
> other  members can either send it to you or point you in the  
> direction where it
> can be  found..
> Three people can easily raise the mast without the crutch and crane  
> that
> comes from General boats. I lower and raise my mast towards the bow.  
> I use
> the  traveler bar as a trapeze and with two people on the mast it  
> can be
> easily  raised or lower and kept under control.
> That being said, the mast raising system from the factory is the  
> safest and
> easiest method and can be done by one person. You will find that in  
> many
> ways  the R22 still handles like a small sail boat, but with many  
> attributes
> only  found on larger boats.
> Single handing the R22 is a breeze. You will find the hull to be very
> forgiving and your learning curve will be very short. If you would  
> tell us where
> you are located or intend to sail, perhaps there is an owner close by
> willing to  help you out. We have people everywhere.
>
> Rummy
>
>
>
> In a message dated 12/5/2009 12:16:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> ddodson at ebcc.com writes:
>
> Hello,  I  just purchased a 1985 Rhodes22. I have never sailed before
> except
> on a small sail boat and so I
>
> know I have a lot of learning  to do about rigging and really  
> everything in
> general. My goal is to set up  everything on my boat so it can be  
> set up and
> sailed single handed if  needed.
>
> I have read several things on the owners page and everyone  seems  
> pretty
> helpful and has a lot of input and ideas.
>
>
>
> I  have a few questions that perhaps I could find some help with.
>
> 1.       I am looking for a owner's manual with a  list of the  
> hardware that
> I need.
>
> 2.       My  boat does not have the winch or mast support that is  
> built on
> stern of boat  that is needed to raise the mast, I am going to  
> attempt to
> build something  and would like to hear from others for advice and  
> even
> some
> pictures.
>
>
>
> Looking forward to hearing from  everyone.
>
>
>
> Derek  Dodson
>
>
>
>
>
>
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