[Rhodes22-list] Jib sheets hang-up

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I had the same problem with my old 175. No problems with my 130. 

But there are times where I miss the larger sail. However, overall I like the 130 for my sailing style/conditions. 

Cheers,
Ted

S/V AIRPOWER 
1991/2013 R22
Jacksonville, FL



> On Nov 14, 2015, at 10:06 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> I have never had that problem and I don't use boots. Perhaps my sail has a
> higher foot. 
> 
> I let the wind carry the sail fully across the centre line of the boat
> rather than try to pull it across with the jib sheet. I don't let the jib
> sheet go until the jib had backed to the wind, then I let the windward sheet
> go and draw in the lee sheet.
> 
> Graham Stewart
> Agile. R22, 1976
> Kingston Ontario Canada
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> Hi Joe :
> I used plastic tubes with caps. I think these are available from West
> Marineor Defender. Or you can make them. I think Defender will even sell you
> ones made from white ash.
> Cheers,
> Shawn
> s/v  Sweet Baboo ( recycled 86 )
> On Nov 13, 2015 4:40 PM, "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
>> Hi friends:
>>     On my boat (recycled '87) by jib sheet usually hangs up on the 
>> lower forward chain plate in a tack.  Has anyone devised a fix to 
>> allow the line to slide across the turnbuckle as opposed to wedging under
> it?  Thanks.
>> Joe Camp
>> s/v John Dawson
>> on the hard
>> 
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