[Rhodes22-list] Now Mast Raising

[Dennis]

Hi Michael,
Thanks for your review. I'm going to put up a few more specifics about the
system's design in another week or two - stay tuned. I had some problems
with the video yesterday that took pretty much the whole day to resolve
(Chrome, Safari, and Explorer browsers wouldn't play). A bit of a pain. 
The weather here today is putting all that behind be though - 61 degrees in
Michigan; bonus. If you'll excuse me, I have to get under the shrink wrap
and start planning / dreaming.

Dennis 

www.great-loop.us
s/v Magic Moments
berthed in Gibraltar, Michigan

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-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Michael D. Weisner
Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 10:56 AM
To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Now Mast Raising

Dennis,

Thanks for doing the heavy lifting, all puns intended.  At first, I said, oh
this will not work, the mast can't be lifted like that, etc. and then I
watched eht video again and concentrated on the location of the fulcrum and
the weight placed on the cabin top and then ... by golly, I think that
you're on to something!  I need to weigh and measure when the snow melts but
I think that you are correct about the attachment points and the stresses
involved.  I can't wait to get the winter tarp off my R22 and start looking
at the fixture needed to attach to the mast.  Thanks for the out of the box
thoughts.

Mike
s/v <-- NoName -->  ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Dennis
Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 3:23 AM
To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Now Mast Raising

For those interested, I just uploaded a video showing the mast lowering /
raising system at http://www.great-loop.us/mast-raising. Don't expect too
much; there are grade school show and tell presentations that put this to
shame. 

Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or criticisms about
the system. Since I'm learning about how to post videos, please also let me
know if you were unable to see the video (and let me know which browser &
version you were using). Thanks!

I'll try to get the composting toilet drawing up in another week or so. I
have absolutely no artistic talent, and have to rely on rudimentary CAD
skills. It's been a while since I even fired up a CAD program, so first I'll
be staring at a blank workspace and trying to figure out how to draw &
dimension the first line. <groan> 

Stay tuned.

Dennis 

www.great-loop.us
s/v Magic Moments
berthed in Gibraltar, Michigan

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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of peter klappert
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 11:50 AM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Now Mast Raising


Dennis

I'd love to see something that makes mast raising easier--in my case,
possible--single-handed. Look forward to some details. If Stan is reading
the list, he's probably curious too.

Peter 



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