[Rhodes22-list] Boat doesn't come up into wind

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"And hang the motor kill switch lanyard down overboard so you can yank it
from the water..." as you deftly dodge the spinning prop.  That'll be a fun
ride!

Hank
On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 3:36 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Any size tethered adult dragging in the water will turn a 22' sailboat.
>
> If you like riding the big waves, the easier arrangement is two jacklines
> shackled from the bow cleat and tied to the aft cleats running along each
> side outside the shrouds.  Tie to the swim ladder at least a 3 step rope
> ladder to extend it.  And hang the motor kill switch lanyard down overboard
> so you can yank it from the water.
>
> Tether yourself to the windward line when going forward.  Of course, it is
> best your widow gets your empty shell nicely wrapped in a life jacket.
>
> Or, if you don't mind losing your hat, do it this way:
>
>
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cXcg2cah8FA
>
> Rick
>
> On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 4:46 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>  rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
> > I have heard of people tying a 20' nylon strap or line to the stopper
> knot
> > on their mainsheet then to a gate shackle (can be released under
> pressure)
> > which hooks to your lifejacket, and thus forming a jackline that will
> also
> > release the mainsheet cleat.  If you fell over the mainsheet would
> (should)
> > release from the cleat, then the boat would fall off the wind and jibe.
> > Then your resistance in the water would pull the main taught and with any
> > luck put the boat in irons when it rounded up.
> > Either that or it would run over you, crush you and then drag your
> > lifeless shell to shore somewhere so your wife can get her insurance $!
> >
> > Bob
> >
> > > On Sep 9, 2014, at 10:33 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > My Rhodes also balances easily so I can sail upwind for miles with the
> > tiller
> > > not tied down. On a brisk day I like to stand in companionway where
> it's
> > > warm and comfortable with good visibility. I have noticed lee helm on
> one
> > > tack but not the other - maybe outboard is acting like a brake if it's
> > down.
> > > Yeah, best not to fall overboard
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----
> > > Fair winds and following seas .....  Steve Raye
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