[Rhodes22-list] Short Jib

Thu Apr 21 08:55:25 EDT 2011

Do you have a backstay tension adjuster (a line that "pulls" the two
backstays together to tighten them). If so, loosen the adjuster before
attaching the jib.

On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 6:37 AM, cody nowak <schmiddlediggy at hotmail.com>wrote:

>
> Help!! Please.....Got the Rhodes last year and the former owners were good
> enough to come out and help set the boat up for the 1st sail (they raised
> the mast and hooked it all up while I ran for cotter pins) This year I tried
> with my son to follow the SIMPLE instructions and all went great till it
> came time to hook the Jib up to the bow..... No matter how I tried and what
> stays we loosened the jib is apx 1 inch short of reaching its mark to
> attach!! What have we/I done wrong???? Any help will be greatly
> appreciated!! Thanks Cody
>
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> > 1. Re: Swing keel fix. (John Shulick)
> > 2. Re: Rhodes ...work in progress (KenBates)
> > 3. Re: Rhodes ...work in progress (Leland)
> > 4. Re: Trailering Checklist? (Geoff Farrell)
> > 5. Re: Swing keel fix. (bladerunner12345)
> >
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> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:56:49 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: John Shulick <jsbudda at verizon.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Swing keel fix.
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > Message-ID: <31437245.post at talk.nabble.com>
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> >
> >
> > Craig + Carl
> >
> > My 71 is original as far as I know if you have questions about rigging or
> > such I will send picts of what I have. Craig I think your repair should
> > work. the weight of the board after the repair should be around 100 Lbs.
> I
> > weighed mine when I rebuilt the center board trunk.
> >
> > John S.
> >
> >
> > bladerunner12345 wrote:
> > >
> > > Cool, I think you will be well pleased with your choice. Mine had/has a
> > > few issues, but mostly from being 40 yrs old, different owners have
> > > fixed/added/taken away to the point I am not sure what is original and
> > > what was added or fixed later. mine has no liner, but not sure if that
> was
> > > the original condition, or if someone took it out, my windows are
> crazed,
> > > and in need of replacement, and I am thinking of using this window
> seal,
> > >
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/One-Piece-Self-Sealing-Weatherstrip-3-16-Panel-3-1-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27b52adb3cQQitemZ170543209276QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
> > >
> > > have you ever used any like this, or have suggestions as to what would
> > > work better?
> > > ..Anyone?
> > >
> > > Carl
> > >
> > > cgstetson wrote:
> > >>
> > >> I'm not sure...I purchased it as a fixer upper for $600 and since i do
> > >> maintenance and am pretty good with fixing things thought i would give
> it
> > >> a try...other than the swing keel the hull is in good strength, but
> the
> > >> mast needs a new spreader and new stays. for $600 I got the boat,
> mast,
> > >> jib, mainsail, trailer, pop-top tent and most of the rigging is there
> but
> > >> the stays need new wire. I always wanted a project boat and figured
> 22'
> > >> was a good length since it was trailer-able and i heard they are
> pretty
> > >> fast for a cruiser.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> bladerunner12345 wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> How did it break off?
> > >>>
> > >>> cgstetson wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Mine has a cap, but i have it on jack stands so i simply lowered the
> > >>>> rest of the section that hadn't broken off and detached it from the
> > >>>> rope/ pulleys.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> bladerunner12345 wrote:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> How did you DO that?
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> I put a hole in the top of my rudder trunk last year (mine has no
> cap
> > >>>>> on the lower part like the new ones. by catching it on the trailer
> > >>>>> crossbeam, not having it secured in the "up" position, had 1 ft of
> > >>>>> water in cabin before I got it out, was very fortunate it stayed on
> > >>>>> the trailer. No sailing that day! but was a fairly easy fix, lotsa
> > >>>>> mat, making it stronger than before, uglier though :)
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Carl
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Epoxy'ed, now fiberglass cloth, and resin... :D
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > View this message in context:
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> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:51:10 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: KenBates <btskend at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes ...work in progress
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > Message-ID: <31440971.post at talk.nabble.com>
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> >
> >
> > Chris
> > What paint are you using, what method of application?
> > I am thinking about repainting (clean up dock rash, like my color)
> myself.
> > my budget places me
> > firmly in the do it my self catagorie. Looks warm and dry, still snowing
> in
> > michigan.
> > Ken
> > Like the blue, looks just like my Serenity
> >
> > cgstetson wrote:
> > >
> > > opinions and suggestions welcome and appreciated
> > >
> > > Christopher G.
> > > hoping to soon be 'Rhode Trip'
> > >
> > >
> > > cgstetson wrote:
> > >>
> > >> fixed swing keel (just needs fiberglass)
> > >> sanded and getting ready for paint (here is a sample of the boat as it
> is
> > >> now...need to get more paint and ordered a 2" white stripe for the
> > >> waterline
> > >>
> > >> http://old.nabble.com/file/p31423572/IMG00856-20110611-1719.jpg
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > View this message in context:
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> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:19:32 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Leland <LKUHN at cnmc.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes ...work in progress
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > Message-ID: <31441589.post at talk.nabble.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >
> >
> > Chris,
> >
> > No suggestions but I'm always full of opinions: great color and great
> name.
> >
> > Send more pictures of the progress and completion.
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> > Lee
> > 1986 Rhodes22 AT EASE
> > Kent Island, MD
> >
> >
> >
> > cgstetson wrote:
> > >
> > > opinions and suggestions welcome and appreciated
> > >
> > > Christopher G.
> > > hoping to soon be 'Rhode Trip'
> > >
> > >
> > > cgstetson wrote:
> > >>
> > >> fixed swing keel (just needs fiberglass)
> > >> sanded and getting ready for paint (here is a sample of the boat as it
> is
> > >> now...need to get more paint and ordered a 2" white stripe for the
> > >> waterline
> > >>
> > >> http://old.nabble.com/file/p31423572/IMG00856-20110611-1719.jpg
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > View this message in context:
> http://old.nabble.com/Rhodes-...work-in-progress-tp31423572p31441589.html
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> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 4
> > Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:08:43 -0500
> > From: Geoff Farrell <geoffreylfarrell at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailering Checklist?
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Message-ID: <BANLkTi=_9zNodRSGVKJTSmRJAO6TQtU0iQ at mail.gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
> >
> > Joe, here's a link to 62 (that's right, sixty-two, I'm a bit obsessive)
> > pictures of my Rhodes as prepared for trailering by Stan's crew. Geoff
> >
> >
> https://picasaweb.google.com/geoffreylfarrell/Rhodes22PreparedForTrailering?authkey=Gv1sRgCJWjhtKylIDwKw&feat=directlink
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 1:18 PM, Joe Camp <jjcampjr at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hello, to all those who love what I love... and to all the Rhodies as
> well:
> > >
> > > I am curious to know if anyone has a checklist for trailering up a
> > > R-22. I
> > > will have to take my boat out around July 4 for the long ride from
> > > Henderson NC
> > > to Hatboro PA. This is the number one recovery experience for me, and I
> > > have
> > > been over things (and over things) But, since this boat is so unique,
> and
> > > comes
> > > with a large store of owners willing to share wisdom, I want to avail
> > > myself of
> > > that benefit at every turn. I am getting a Triad trailer from our buddy
> > > (whom
> > > some of you may already know) Stan. So please, feed me with your time
> > > honored
> > > feedback and any lists, photos, descriptions, steps maybe even the
> > > appropriate
> > > grill foods or intoxicating liquids for such an occasion. Rummy: I know
> > > what
> > > you'll say, but what the hell, say it anyway. Thanks!
> > >
> > > Joe Camp
> > > s/v John Dawson
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> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 5
> > Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:16:11 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: bladerunner12345 <cgeisser12345 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Swing keel fix.
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > Message-ID: <31442108.post at talk.nabble.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >
> >
> > Does yours have the nine point rigging system, or the 6 point? As far as
> I
> > know, mine has been the only one I have heard of that had the 6 point
> > system. No windows in cabin front, and no hatches on roof. The Galley is
> a
> > bit shorter, and the bathroom is aft about 2 ft from where the newer ones
> > are, although this makes the v-berth longer. I think it used to have a
> cabin
> > floor, but that rotted out, or was torn out. For now we use the raw hull
> and
> > cement for a floor,painted white. Has the swing keel trunk sticking 3
> inches
> > above the cement, which is easy to stub toes on, so I plan on rebuilding
> the
> > floor at some point, but have not as yet. I just bit the bullet and
> ordered
> > 4X10 ports from beckson marine, they look like they will fit well in my
> > boat, not sure if the newer rhodes22 windows are bigger or what, but mine
> > measure 4X 10.5. The ones I got are over runs for 33 bux, I am unable to
> > find a better price anywhere.
> > I am currently replacing the foam under the cockpit, as well as making
> > bracing for the cockpit floor. My bulkheads fore and aft of the foam were
> > rotting out and after I tore the aft one out, found that the foam that
> was
> > left filled maybe 1/4 of the area, and was so heavy/ waterlooged, I am
> not
> > sure how much flotation it would have given me. I will post pics of work
> in
> > progress when I get a chance.
> >
> > Carl
> >
> > John Shulick wrote:
> > >
> > > Craig + Carl
> > >
> > > My 71 is original as far as I know if you have questions about rigging
> or
> > > such I will send picts of what I have. Craig I think your repair should
> > > work. the weight of the board after the repair should be around 100
> Lbs. I
> > > weighed mine when I rebuilt the center board trunk.
> > >
> > > John S.
> > >
> > >
> > > bladerunner12345 wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Cool, I think you will be well pleased with your choice. Mine had/has
> a
> > >> few issues, but mostly from being 40 yrs old, different owners have
> > >> fixed/added/taken away to the point I am not sure what is original and
> > >> what was added or fixed later. mine has no liner, but not sure if that
> > >> was the original condition, or if someone took it out, my windows are
> > >> crazed, and in need of replacement, and I am thinking of using this
> > >> window seal,
> > >>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/One-Piece-Self-Sealing-Weatherstrip-3-16-Panel-3-1-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27b52adb3cQQitemZ170543209276QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
> > >>
> > >> have you ever used any like this, or have suggestions as to what would
> > >> work better?
> > >> ..Anyone?
> > >>
> > >> Carl
> > >>
> > >> cgstetson wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> I'm not sure...I purchased it as a fixer upper for $600 and since i
> do
> > >>> maintenance and am pretty good with fixing things thought i would
> give
> > >>> it a try...other than the swing keel the hull is in good strength,
> but
> > >>> the mast needs a new spreader and new stays. for $600 I got the boat,
> > >>> mast, jib, mainsail, trailer, pop-top tent and most of the rigging is
> > >>> there but the stays need new wire. I always wanted a project boat and
> > >>> figured 22' was a good length since it was trailer-able and i heard
> they
> > >>> are pretty fast for a cruiser.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> bladerunner12345 wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> How did it break off?
> > >>>>
> > >>>> cgstetson wrote:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Mine has a cap, but i have it on jack stands so i simply lowered
> the
> > >>>>> rest of the section that hadn't broken off and detached it from the
> > >>>>> rope/ pulleys.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> bladerunner12345 wrote:
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> How did you DO that?
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> I put a hole in the top of my rudder trunk last year (mine has no
> cap
> > >>>>>> on the lower part like the new ones. by catching it on the trailer
> > >>>>>> crossbeam, not having it secured in the "up" position, had 1 ft of
> > >>>>>> water in cabin before I got it out, was very fortunate it stayed
> on
> > >>>>>> the trailer. No sailing that day! but was a fairly easy fix, lotsa
> > >>>>>> mat, making it stronger than before, uglier though :)
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> Carl
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> Epoxy'ed, now fiberglass cloth, and resin... :D
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > View this message in context:
> http://old.nabble.com/Swing-keel-fix.-tp31417352p31442108.html
> > Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> >
> >
> >
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