[Rhodes22-list] IMF Outhaul

Michael Hellyar michaelhellyar at icloud.com
Mon Jul 8 12:44:52 EDT 2013 

we ordered the sliding gooseneck from Stan. I was specifically referring to the outhaul set up on the boom.

Mike Hellyar
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On Jul 8, 2013, at 10:57 AM, Chris Geankoplis <napoli68 at charter.net> wrote:

> Yes Mike,
>    It should.  If not Stan can send you the parts if he has the time
> and inclination.  If not you can make up the parts using simple hand tools.
> (as I recall I used a hole saw kit, electric drill, table saw, maybe an
> angle grinder and some various grit sandpaper.  The material should be a
> high density UV resistant material, check with a plastic supply house. I
> don't have the dimensions anymore, perhaps there is someone out there who
> has access to the parts (their boat isn't in the water yet etc.)  Do try
> Stan first as that will be the easiest and most accurate.  Good luck.
> Chris G
> Medford, OR
> 
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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Michael Hellyar
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF Outhaul
> 
> I'm confused. Doesn't the R22 IMF come fitted with all the parts to make it
> work properly ?
> 
> Mike Hellyar
> sent from my iPad
> 
> On Jul 7, 2013, at 4:51 PM, Geoff Farrell <geoffreylfarrell at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Mary Lou, I think I did see these. I wasn't sure whether or not to go 
>> with a flat track slide or a "bolt rope" type slide. The original 
>> slide that broke did have a groove cut out that seemed to be fashioned 
>> for a flat track. But, take a look at the attached picture of the inside
> of my boom.
>> The track seems to be rounded. So, that's why I went with the rounded 
>> slide (car). I also thought that a rounded slide would pivot in the 
>> track and handle the side forces a little better. Additionally, I 
>> specifically wanted a non-metal slide because I wanted to avoid the 
>> metal-on-metal contact between the boom track and the slide.
>> 
>> I'm not sure I chose the best product for my application. As I said, 
>> it is working fine now but I may do some additional research into this 
>> as I gain more experience with my new set up.
>> 
>> As an aside, before I found the slide I'm now using I tied a knot in a 
>> line and slid the knot into the boom track. The other end of the line 
>> was looped to attach the clew and outhaul hardware. Also, I lubricated 
>> the inside of the boom track. I was able to unfurl and furl the main 
>> sail with this setup. I never actually sailed with this configuration 
>> though because my slide arrived sooner than expected. I believe this 
>> would work in a pinch, though.
>> 
>> 
>> On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 2:13 PM, Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net>
> wrote:
>> 
>>> Geoff,
>>> When you were looking for a replacement, did you look at these?
>>> http://www.rigrite.com/Spars/SparParts/Outhaul_slides_integral.html
>>> 
>>> Several of them look similar to what we have now but I didn't do a 
>>> careful reading of the specs (nor do I know the current specs of our 
>>> old fitting without doing some measurements.)
>>> 
>>> I just now found these on the Rigrite website after looking at the 
>>> Sailrite page
>>> 
>>> Mary Lou
>>> 
>>> 
>>> At 02:46 PM 7/7/2013, you wrote:
>>>> Mary Lou: I replaced it with this product:
>>>> http://www.sailrite.com/Slug-Internal-Round-7-16-by-Ronstan
>>>> 
>>>> Then I used a loop of line to attach the hardware for both the clew 
>>>> and outhaul sides. I've only sailed with this configuration for a 
>>>> couple of times but on both those occasions all went well. Geoff
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Sat, Jul 6, 2013 at 10:59 AM, Mary Lou Troy 
>>>> <mtroy at atlanticbb.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Hi Geoff,
>>>>> What did you replace it with?
>>>>> 
>>>>> If that came with a 2011, I'm guessing that our old (but still
>>>>> functioning) car is no longer available. We do need to replace the 
>>>>> wheel which is starting to get brittle from years of UV. I'd be 
>>>>> interested to see your solution.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Mary Lou
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> At 11:37 AM 7/6/2013, you wrote:
>>>>>> Here is the setup that came with my 2011 R22. You can see that the 
>>>>>> car broke on the clew attachment side. The side forces on the main 
>>>>>> sail
>>> are
>>>>>> simply too much of a load for this car. I've replaced with 
>>>>>> something different. Geoff
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 8:49 AM, Michael Hellyar
>>>>>> <michaelhellyar at icloud.com>wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> This is Harken outhaul layout for IMF boom. Is this the official 
>>>>>>> GB
>>>>>>> Rhodes22 config. Assuming "C" is a block shackled to the existing
>>>>> external
>>>>>>> eye of the Rhodes boom. What is recommended for the sliding boom
>>> car
>>>>> block
>>>>>>> ? Harken "B" is a car on an external track
>>>>>>> 
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