[Rhodes22-list] Leave Bimini up? Anchor rode rope to chain connection? IM...

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Rummy,

Woody Wax works great for all non-skid surfaces and the cushions don't
slide off the cockpit seats.

Regards,

Rick

On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 10:48 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Just a quick note. DO NOT WAX THE COCKPIT SEATS.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 6/19/2015 12:48:20 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:
>
> Brooks,  I would not leave my Bimini out while at the mooring unless it's
> just an  overnight and I'm sure I'm going back the next day. I'd rather
> avoid
> the  stress on all the connection points and the shortened life due to UV,
> not to  mention what could happen in a severe storm with that kind of extra
> surface.  You can wax the cockpit once or twice a year and address any UV
> damage there.
>
> I also leave my Bimini rolled up with its cover on, standing upright  tied
> to the boom. That also secures the boom and reduces wear on the main  sheet
> block and shackles.
>
> I leave my anchor attached to the chain and  rode in a plastic milk crate
> in the lazerette. I leave a second anchor on the  bow pulpit and carry a
> second rode if I'm going to be doing more than s day  sail. Any anchor
> rode you
> buy will come with a loop at one end. I suggest  buying a galvanized
> shackle
> and using seizing wire to tie it so the pin  doesn't come loose. I think
> It's easier to just carry it forward and back than  it is to mess with
> reattaching the shackle and storing the rode up front.
>
> Happy sailing.
>
> Dave B
>
> > On Jun 18, 2015, at 10:48  PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List
> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Mary Lou,
> >
> > Wow, 16 years. More than one cover?
> >
> > I like your idea of tying bimini to boom - bothered me that  it blocks my
> > cabin top solar panel. I may alternate depending on mood  and weather
> > forecast. I do have SS bows so feels pretty  sturdy.
> >
> > I guess I'll have to experiment on anchor ideas. I'd  like to leave the
> > anchor and chain on the bow pulpit if possible -  doesn't sound that
> heavy
> > but awkward to carry. Fortress definitely  preferable.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > Brooks Bridges
> > 1986, Recycled 2006  "Changes"
> > Cambridge, MD
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