[Rhodes22-list] Boat Show? centerboard line route

The Rhodes 22 Email List rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Sat Sep 26 10:16:16 EDT 2015 

I believe it is 1/4 inch
Jerry Lowe




> Does anyone know how thick the neoprene gasket is? I may have to make my
> own.
>
> Graham Stewart
> Agile. R22, 1976
> Kingston Ontario Canada
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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22
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> Sent: September 24, 2015 12:32 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Show? centerboard line route
>
> Here is a picture I took about a decade ago that shows the routing.  Use
> nylon locknuts but do not overtighten. The gasket will conform easily.
> When I did it I got a new gasket from Stan an copied the hole pattern from
> the old gasket.  No leaks.
>
> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attch/200507/14/Getaway1.jpg
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> Ron Lipton
>
>
> On 9/24/15 10:36 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List wrote:
>> Here is a crude diagram of how mine is set up on a 76 boat. The
>> difference between this and Rob's is that the line starts at the cap
>> rather than the centreboard. In Ron's case there will be three
>> attachment points on the centerboard while with mine there are just two.
>>
>> Frankly, I would not worry too much about the route you take. Using
>> blocks should make raising the centerboard easier but apparently some
>> have dispensed with the blocks altogether. I tested that myself and
>> found that the weight on the line was substantial and aside for the
>> effort to raise it, that put a lot more strain on the cleat. It may be,
>> however, that the newer "diamond" centerboards require less effort to
>> raise.
>>
>>
>> Graham Stewart
>> Agile. R22, 1976
>> Kingston Ontario Canada
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> Sent: September 23, 2015 5:07 PM
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>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Show?
>>
>> Depends on your setup, but here is one possible routing. - Rob
>>
>> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20140507/b
>> 8028f59/attachment.JPG
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>>
>> Rob Lowe
>>
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>> Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 4:43 PM
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>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Show?
>>
>> Might search the archives,  but I remember a diagram of being posted of
>> the pendant and associated blocks,  I believe it listed the length of
>> line needed.
>>
>>
>> James.
>>
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>> From:"The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> Date:Wed,
>> Sep 23, 2015 at 12:49 PM
>> Subject:Re: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Show?
>>
>> I agree with Graham. Use the yacht braid (anyone know the ideal length
>> needed?). Yours probably was replaced with inferior line.  Keep an eye
>> out for something sharp.  I wouldnt whip the line.
>>
>> Bob (palatka)
>>
>>> On Sep 23, 2015, at 11:08 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Slim:
>>> The line also has to pass through a series of blocks and I would be
>>> concerned that the whipping might not pass through properly. I would
>>> skip the whipping and try to find out what is fraying the line. Mine is
>>> still good after 40 years so I expect there is some rough edge rubbing
>>> on the line that might be corrected fairly easily.
>>>
>>> Graham Stewart
>>> Agile. R22, 1976
>>> Kingston Ontario Canada
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
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>>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes
>>> 22 Email List
>>> Sent: September 22, 2015 10:18 PM
>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Show?
>>>
>>> Thanks all for the welcoming replies. Nice to see some familiar names
>>> and old friends. Fandango's been on the hard for a few years while I
>>> went through some major changes but I finally got her in the water this
>>> summer and remembered why I like this boat so much. I've done quite a
>>> bit of much-needed maintenance and still more to come but the
>>> centerboard line was about to break so that's the priority now.
>>>
>>> I was able to get in contact with Stan who said the neoprene gasket
>>> should be reusable and that any quarter inch line will do, although
>>> I'll look for the high quality yacht braid Bob suggests. I'm thinking a
>>> whipping right where it gets cleated would be a good idea so long as it
>>> doesn't bulk up the line too much to slide through the hole. While I
>>> have the line out I might drill that hole just a little bigger. I never
>>> want to do this job again so an anti-chafe whip came to mind.
>>>
>>> I started in on it today and took off the breaker panel, the big board
>>> that serves as the companionway step, settee and hinged passageway (all
>>> one piece), the step support and the floor board around the trunk. I
>>> counted 56 bolts around the trunk! They're ss phillips heads (many
>>> stripped out heads at that -- don't know why they'd be stripped -- how
>>> many times has the trunk been removed?) with washers and lock nuts.
>>> It's a royal PITA removing even the bolts with the good heads to say
>>> nothing of the stripped ones! I got about half of them off and quit for
>>> the day.
>>>
>>> This may take a while but there should be plenty of good weather left
>>> in the season to work on it before it gets too cold so no need to rush
>>> through it. [grin] I'll try to get some photos and keep you posted.
>>>
>>> Thanks again everybody!
>>>
>>> -Slim
>>>
>>>> On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 3:17 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Slim: Use high quality yacht braid.  It will last longer than other
>>>> line in a cam cleat.
>>>> The gasket is neoprene and doesnt need a sealant. Just clean the
>>>> surfaces really well.
>>>> If your cap is put on with screws, most recommend changing to ss
>>>> bolts and nylock ss nuts.
>>>>
>>>> Bob (palatka)
>>>>
>>>>>> On Sep 22, 2015, at 1:35 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello dear Rhodies -- My name is Steve Alm ("Slim") and I live in
>>>>> Minneapolis, MN and also in Menomonie, WI. I was an active list
>>>>> user for quite a few years back before many of us migrated to
>>>>> Facebook.
>>>>> I've had
>>>> my
>>>>> R22 for about 17 years and it needs some attention. The centerboard
>>>> control
>>>>> line is getting frayed where it always meets the cleat when all the
>>>>> way
>>>> up
>>>>> so I want to replace it before it breaks and I'd have no way to
>>>>> raise
>>>> it. I
>>>>> guess then I'd have a fixed keel boat, No?
>>>>>
>>>>> I've emailed Stan for a trunk gasket and possibly the line itself.
>>>>> I
>>>> don't
>>>>> know exactly what kind of line this is. It's stiffer than the stuff
>>>>> I see at West Marine so I don't really know what to ask for, or if
>>>>> it's even critical.
>>>>>
>>>>> Have any of y'all ever done this? I'd love some advice or tips on
>>>>> the procedure. For instance, when you put all the trunk screws back
>>>>> in, do
>>>> you
>>>>> need to use a torque wrench to get them all the same? Gasket sealer
>>>>> brand/type?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
>>>>> Slim
>>>>> SV Fandango
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 12:10 PM, Rod Ellner
>>>>>> <rodellner at icloud.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Hi List!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This is from Mary (Rod’s wife).  I am sending this, as Slim
>>>>>> (Steven
>>>> Alm)
>>>>>> has a Rhodes 22 issue…….and he has been “off da list” for
>>>>>> awhile……(and Rummy the Rhodes Guru is no longer with us!)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Take him “under your wings”!      Thank You!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Mary Ellner
>>>>>> s/v Toy Blew
>>>>>> St Croix River/WI
>>>>>>>> On Sep 22, 2015, at 10:27 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>>>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> General Boats is listed online in the Exhibitors list, but the
>>>>>>> Rhodes
>>>> 22
>>>>>> is
>>>>>>> not listed in the boat list. Maybe Stan is just bringing
>>>>>>> groceries
>>>> from
>>>>>> his
>>>>>>> new business.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Bob
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -----
>>>>>>> Bob Weiss
>>>>>>> Beach Spring
>>>>>>> 1998 Rhodes 22 Recycled in 2014
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> View this message in context:
>>>>>> http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/Boat-Show-tp50906p50919.htm
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