[Rhodes22-list] Backstay Spreader Bars

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Rod,
I believe you are correct. 
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 3/15/2010 11:24:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
ellner at pressenter.com writes:

I just  read a few of your thoughts. Maybe I'm missing something but if 
the  traveler is raised the IMF and boom won't be able to be lower to the 
low  setting  on the mast. Or will it?

Rod Ellner

Derek Dodson  wrote:
> John,
> Thanks, I really like this idea and can make one  easy enough. I have also
> figured out that I need to leave the back  stays loose and then take up 
slack
> with line on the top blocks. That  will make raising and lowering mast
> quicker to adjust. I trailer my  boat so looking for anyway to make 
raising
> mast easy.
>
>  Derek Dodson
>
>
>
>
> -----Original  Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>  [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of John Lock
>  Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 10:02 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email  List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Backstay Spreader  Bars
>
> A couple years ago I built a new traveler for my '79  model  It's  
> actually relatively cheap and easy to  do.  In my case the main issue  
> was access to the motor and  rudder.  The old traveler was set too low  
> and was always  in the way.  Using a slightly shorter traveler allowed  
> it  to be set higher and solved the problem.  Here's a web page from   
> the project -  http://www.relevantarts.com/pandion/traveler.html
>
>  Cheers!
> John Lock
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> s/v Pandion - '79  Rhodes 22
> Lake Sinclair, GA
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>  On Mar 15, 2010, at 10:36, Derek Dodson wrote:
>    
>> Rob,
>> That looks like a good quick option. I don't  know if there is any  
>> advantage
>> on having a  traveler bar except just might give a little more head  
>>  room.
>>
>> Derek  Dodson
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>  -----Original Message-----
>> From:  rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>>  [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Lowe, Rob
>>  Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 9:27 AM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email  List
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Backstay Spreader  Bars
>>
>> Derek,
>> Not all Rhodes have a traveler  bar, but I expect your 86 should.   
>> I've got  a
>> 76 that uses a "traveler wire".  See which one you  have.  Here's  
>> what mine
>> looks like. -  rob
>>
>>
>>     
>  
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attch/200610/20/travelerlowe
>    
>> r.jpg
>>
>>
>> -----Original  Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>>  [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Derek  Dodson
>> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 8:27 AM
>> To:  rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Backstay  Spreader Bars
>>
>> Hello, I am about ready to sail my 86  Rhodes and the only thing I  
>> missing is
>> the  transverse tubes that attach to the backstay. My backstay lines   
>> have
>> blocks mounted on place where it looks like a  stainless steel tube  
>> should be
>>  mounted.
>>
>> Can anyone help me or tell me the lengths of  the tubes that are used?
>>
>>  Thanks
>>
>> Derek  Dodson
>>
>>
>>
>>
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