[Rhodes22-list] Backstay Spreader Bars

[Ellner]

When the IMF is at it lowest position, the GB traveler  position is not 
very much lower than the boom.  If the traveler is at a higher position 
the traveler may be too high for the boom to be in its lower position.

Rod Ellner

  Mary Lou Troy wrote:
> Good point. I'm not sure our boom ever actually breaks the plane 
> between our backstays but it comes close and anyone wanting to change 
> the position of the traveller needs to keep in mind the angle of the 
> mainsheet. At some point it will no longer effectively function as a traveller.
>
> Best,
> Mary Lou
> 1991 R22 Fretless
> Rock Hall, MD
>
>
> At 11:19 PM 3/15/2010, you wrote:
>   
>> 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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