[Rhodes22-list] Transom crutch, Stepping, Camping

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

All,

A few years ago I described my method of using a stern/transom crutch which has since worked well for me.  In view of recent posts about the Rhodes 22 Camper, I thought I would take a picture to illustrate the concept, which you may be able to employ in some fashion.  It is attached for you to see.

I mount this rig on top of the transom, fastened both to the boat and backup stability from lashing to the stern rail.  Just a little insurance.  The bottom tube can easily be extended so as to match the stub height at the mast step, the other end of the mast support while camping.  Anything to keep it solid and simple.  Even though cradled in the 'V', a few turns of 3/8" line is prudent as the center urethane wheel torns freely.  The free turning wheel is the feature I use in geriatric stepping, but needs a brake in this application.

I hope this can be of value to some skippers.

Salud,

Art