[Rhodes22-list] correction Re: CDI Furler FF2

Wed May 9 10:43:28 EDT 2012

Art:

No photos since the boat is not mine and is in Solomon's however the following is a link to the CDI Furler FF2 PDF Manual.  Page 2 has a nice diagram of the entire system that includes the forestay that is shown in more detail on page 5. The  top of the forestay wire has a hardware fitting that includes a toggle that connects to the top of the mast.  The toggle remained attached to the mast and the hardware at the end of the forestay wire failed causing a collapse of the entire assembly into the water.  The CDI manual link below has some nice illustrations and description about the system, parts, assembly and function.  The FF2 is the model that is on the Solomon's R22 and also on my boat.

http://www.sailcdi.com/sailpdf/FF2%20manual%207_06.pdf

Christopher P. Cowie    

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-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Art
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 10:17 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] correction Re: sheet size

Cowie,

Is it possible to post a picture of where the failure took place.  I would, others also, like to eyeball my furled rig for this.  Thanks for the heads up.

Art

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From: Chris Cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com>
Sent: Tue May 08 12:32:46 EDT 2012
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] correction Re: sheet size

Mary Lou:

Thanks for the information. Sound like a nice set up. 

BTW I went sailing this past Saturday out of Solomon's on an older R22 in a steady 10kt wind close haul and just made it to the other side of the Chesapeake Bay when all of a sudden the top of the genoa exploded off the top of the mast and was suddenly trailing in the water alongside the boat. The good news is that Stan has provided extra stays to keep everything else in place while we retrieved the genoa and motored back to port. It appears that the forward stay that runs inside the CDI FF2 Furler simply snapped at the top fitting. Seems like an odd piece to break and I suppose the only way to fix it is to order a new stay from CDI.

Christopher P. Cowie    

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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Mary Lou Troy
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 11:33 AM
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] correction Re: sheet size

Fred informs me that I had it backwards on the hinged leg that 
supports the cabin berth. The forward end of the berth rests on a peg 
attached to the compression post. This allows the hinged panel to 
lift to access the head without disturbing the rest of the berth. The 
hinged leg supports the stern end of the berth because that support 
had broken off the step on our boat.

Mary Lou

At 11:20 AM 5/8/2012, you wrote:
>We sleep in the cabin because we can keep the bugs out.
>
>We have a bedroll we made from two fleece blankets and two brushed
>cotton flat sheets. I think they are doubles but the blankets are
>about 60" wide and the sheets are 70" wide. We sewed the foot of the
>fleece blankets together and separately sewed the foot of the fleece
>blankets together. Put some snaps (actually snap tape) at the foot of
>each so we could snap sheets and blankets together, This allows us to
>quickly and easily make the bed up at night and roll it up in the
>morning. The whole thing rolls up and stores in a duffel but it's
>easy to get them apart for washing. Very comfy. On a warm night, you
>can put both layers of fleece underneath and on a cold night you
>could put both blanket layers over you although we prefer to carry an
>extra fleece blanket.
>
>BTW - We use a swing out hinged leg to support the bow end of the
>middle piece of the cabin berth so we can still get to the
>porta-potti. We have the semi-enclosed head. Originally the middle
>piece of the cabin berth was supported by the forward piece which is
>also the hinged piece that gives access to the head. The hinged
>support for the berth is an arm that swings out from the support for
>the setee. It has a leg that folds down and the forward end of the
>table which is the middle section of the cabin berth rests on it.
>
>Best,
>Mary Lou
>1991 R22 Fretless
>Rock Hall, MD
>
>
>At 08:09 AM 5/8/2012, you wrote:
> >Thanks Art. My girls do in fact know how to sew, this idea should
> >work. I also need to try out the cockpit filler cushions for more
> >roomy accommodations.
> >
> >Christopher P. Cowie
> >
> >
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> >-----Original Message-----
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> >Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 6:29 AM
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> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] sheet size
> >
> >Cowie,
> >
> >Just split a twin or full on a diagonal and have one of your girls
> >sew into the resultant v shape and you will save the hassle of
> >having oversized fabric. Do girls still know how to sew?
> >
> >Art
> >
> >Have a nice day!
> >
> >On May 6, 2012, at 5:22 PM, cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > I have been using a sleeping bag for my overnight sailing trips and would
> > > like to move on to more traditional bedding. What sheet size 
> best fits the
> > > v berth and cabin berth? I also notice that the cabin cushions
> > slide around
> > > a lot and suppose a bottom sheet tucked into the cushions would
> > prevent such
> > > movement? Any other bedding ideas or suggestions?
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