[Rhodes22-list] Ballast ?

[Leland]

John,

In my not so humble opinion I agree with Spreadgood.  Adding weight and drag
external to the keel would probably due more harm than good.  When thinking
about design changes to my boat I always ask myself, "Self, what would Stan
do?"  I normally ask WWJD?, but He didn't need a boat.

If Stan added slightly more weight and depth to the keel I wouldn't complain
(since I don't trailer), but it would slow me down on a run and I'd probably
go aground more often.  As for dealing with gusts in a 22' boat, you'd need
a whole lot of keel without much sail to de-tenderize the experience, with a
tremendous sacrifice in speed.

I'd rather have a boat that sails well when it's not gusting, which is most
of the time.  I don't reef down for potential gusts but I do watch the water
for wind changes.  When the gust hits I either head up into the wind to
depower the sail or let loose of the sheets, but only when I have guests
onboard.  When I'm by myself I just hold on to my beer.

Lee
1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
Kent Island, MD



Spreadgoodnews wrote:
> 
> Whoa!  I would never add on external ballast like that.  You will upset
> the hydrodynamics which will slow you down and likely create a long term
> leaking problem.  The rhodes is tender initially but stiffens at 20
> degrees.  With the magnificent hull design is very stable when the rub
> rail hits the water.  Reef sooner or add a flexible fresh water tank down
> below.
> Just my opinion, hope it helps.
> 
> 
> 
> On Jan 20, 2012, at 3:43 PM, John Shulick <jsbudda at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> Happy new year to all,
>> 
>> I would like to get some input from the forum about Rhodes 22 heeling
>> characteristics. As the Rhodes is the only boat I've ever sailed on I
>> have
>> no point of reference about how "stiff " the boat should be when the wind
>> approaches 10knts. The specs say a Rhodes has ~ 700 lbs ballast. I know
>> the
>> centerboard is 100 lbs because I've weighed it. The shoal keel is
>> encapsulated concrete. Being and older boat the extra ballast in my
>> Rhodes
>> is concrete and I just don't see 600lbs or so of it. I'm considering
>> adding
>> 2  100 lb lead bars, one on each side bolted into the bottom of the keel.
>> The lead will be appropriately sealed for environmental
>> concerns. Any and all comments are welcome.
>> 
>> John S
>> 
>> PS:  Rummys mountain picts are cool.
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