[Rhodes22-list] short inhaul line?

[Just bent]

Ed,
I removed the inhaul line & it measured 133".
I put it in a bucket of hot water for an hour, re-measured & it was still
133". Maybe it already shrunk.
I stretched a little & it grew 2"....not enough for my problem so I replaced
it with thie jib sheet.
While I had it apart I straightened the bent pin & replaced the bent screws.
It was very easy to do.
I'll purchase new line for the jib & replace it also. The whole job only
took a few hours.
Jb




Tootle wrote:
> 
> 
> Jay,
> 
> You will be happier with a couple of extra feet of line on Genoa.  Depends
> on which furler you have as to ease of changing line.  
> 
> On main I think someone changed it up.  But if you drop mast and slide
> donut out it will be easier to attach end.  
> 
> I know both of the above have been discussed in the archives.  Where?  I
> do not know.  As to subject line, well look how often people change or
> edit subject line.  
> 
> At one time I most of the measurements of lines for the R22.  I just
> looked where I thought that they should be and could not find any.  On
> either line you do not really have to take off to measure.  Just extend
> fully and measure.  Then add a couple of feet.  I think that I added three
> feet on the Genoa line which was a tad too long.  But I have never cut off
> any incase it shrinks again.
> 
> Ed K
> Addendum:  It is the dreaded polyester mites eating gel-coat. These are
> micro organisms that came to earth on meteorites. Once in contact with
> salt water they become macro organisms. They thrive on petrochemical
> byproducts, specifically polyester resin. They bore microscopic holes in
> fiberglass boats at the source of heat. If you are sleeping on the boat
> they will sense your heat through the hull and then proceed to bore a
> teeny tiny hole. The hole is so small that water will not come in but
> large enough for the polyester mites to invade the boat. Once inside they
> immediately locate and devour their second favorite food...Sperry
> Topsiders (only used ones that were worn without socks).
> These things are evil. Once they invade your boat they can only be stopped
> with either a moderately sized nuclear explosion or a can of Comet
> Cleanser. Good luck. 
> 
> 
> 

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