[Rhodes22-list] Leave Bimini up? Anchor rode rope to chain connection? IMF Main storage

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Brooks, 

Bimini: I leave mine up a lot of the time. No problems to date, but I guess it is a risk worth taking. It would take a pretty good blow to damage the Bimini. Now that I said that I am sure a wicked FL thunderstorm will come take out my Bimini. Oh well. 

Anchor: like you, I keep my anchor on the bow and rode in the laz. When I am ready to deploy the anchor I go forward with rode (rope with 6ft chain) and a shackle. My rope and chain are already spliced together. Simply shackle the rode with chain to the anchor and drop anchor. I've often thought about using a more quick release type like a stainless carabiner, but haven't tried it yet. Then again, I usually anchor in about 4-6 ft of water.

Imf: I also secure my IMF mainsail clew to reduce the stress on the sail. I simply wrap it around the mast and secure with bungie cord. ( I am horrible with knots)

Cheers,
Ted

S/V AIRPOWER 
1991/2013 R22
Jacksonville, FL



> On Jun 18, 2015, at 4:32 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Bimini:
> Just had a wonderful 12 mile sail Tuesday with bimini finally installed and
> very pleased with it. So great to be out of the sun here in the Chesapeake
> Bay region. I was pleasantly surprised to find that IMF main
> deploy/retraction was still easy (once I reinstalled the bimini UNDER the
> boom - sigh).
> 
> Now, can I leave bimini up at my slip? My slip is somewhat protected in 3
> directions, but pretty exposed to Choptank River winds on last side. I'm
> also wondering about sun damage long term. OTOH, it would protect the
> cockpit area somewhat from sun damage and a lot cheaper to replace. And one
> less thing to do when going sailing.
> 
> Anchor rode: 
> I have a Danforth (hangers on bow pulpit) with about 6' of chain. I searched
> the site and found great info (thanks particularly to Mary Lou)  on handling
> rode via rode bags stored under cockpit seats or lazarette,  then carried to
> bow (or bitter end tied of at stern and then re-tied at bow). Seems a
> popular solution and I’m ready to go this route.
> 
> But how are you attaching the rope rode to the anchor chain?  
> Is there a FOOL proof (note bimini installation screw-up above) heavy duty
> quick connector or do you tie on every time?  
> 
> 
> IMF furling: (For bonus points)
> After seeing the exposed part of my furled IMF main whipping about a fair
> amount in some high winds (20 knots?) I've started disconnecting out haul
> and wrapping exposed part around mast when putting boat away. Gives me peace
> of mind. Overkill or common? With a new fitting, it's very quick and easy.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> Brooks Bridges
> 1986, Recycled 2006 "Changes"
> Cambridge, MD
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