[Rhodes22-list] Outhaul rigging questions

[Cover-Man]

Guys,

In a pinch, maybe even for longer, the slot on the boom will well accommodate a simple sail slug, some all nylon, some with a SS bail on the top, the latter probably much more durable. If the clew and the slug are joined together with a snap or caribiner arrangement, even rigging line, the outhaul can accomplish the intended purpose, although not as sexy looking.  The desired mechanical advantage in the outhaul can be found in using a block with the outhaul.  For reference look at West Marine nos. 269-0857, 269-0881, or 269-0931.  

Rube Goldberg

Have a nice day!

On Aug 20, 2013, at 1:03 PM, Stan Spitzer <stan at rhodes22.com> wrote:

> Rhodies re IMF outhaul cars:
> 
> thought I had mentioned this earlier.  we had recently re-designed the 
> IMF outhaul system to provide much better sail shape control, both from 
> the outhaul adjustment and from the traveler boom adjustments.  We have 
> also made this part beefier as the result of some reports of those 
> moored in open areas having had material fatigue.
> 
> with this current set up the space between the sail and the car (the 
> sail clew and the boom) never changes so draft along the boom is easily 
> set as desired plus, with the sail now not able to move away from the 
> boom based on outhaul line tension, the sail remains in line with the 
> boom, therefore turning over better sail angle control to the main sheet 
> and thus the traveler.  We think this also makes for smoother IMF furling.
> 
> I was afraid someone might ask so:   $175 for certificate community 
> members,  $275 for non members.  Plus $25 S&H.
> 
> stan
> general boats
> 114 midway drive
> edenton nc 27932
> 
> On 8/20/13 10:52 AM, Wickman, William E wrote:
>> I haven't seen anyone answer you yet so I will take a stab.  You might want to post a picture of your set-up as there are probably several permutations of boom outhauls.  Not sure what you are referring to as the sheave.  Going by memory, mine is simply a pulley that runs freely along the boom.  The outhaul line should run from the end of the boom, through (or under) the pulley on the sliding car, through the pulley attached to the clew of the sail, back through the pulley on the sliding car, then back to the end of the boom where it runs down through the boom and is secured with a cam cleat.  The sliding "pulley" car is moved to a position just behind the clew depending on where you have the sail reefed.
>> 
>> Bill W.
>> s/v Fina Lee
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan King
>> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 8:57 PM
>> To: Rhodes 22
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Outhaul rigging questions
>> 
>> This season for the first time I'm having some trouble keeping clew down with reefed main. I may have put the outhaul car on the boom backwards, or run the lines incorrectly. Should the sheave on the car be near the mast or reverse? And do both arms of the outhaul line run through the sheave or just one? I know there have been photos published in years back, but I can't find them in my files.
>> Jon King
>> Sea Otter
>> North Bay, Osterville
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