[Rhodes22-list] Thinking Ahead

[Graham Stewart]

Joe:

As for the matter of using blocks or a direct line, I do not think the
direct line idea would work out. The line to the centerboard attaches about
a foot back from the pivot point and far forward of the tube leading to the
cockpit so the line would not be a direct path. I don't think it would be
possible to lift the keel unless the line is moved to the bottom end of the
centerboard and that would likely set up ongoing turbulence in the water. 

I tried to lift the centerboard directly before I reinstalled the cap and
found that it was very difficult and still did not retract the keel
sufficiently. The whole purpose of the multiple blocks is to compensate for
the weight and placement of the point of attachment of the line. I think you
will regret leaving the blocks off.


Graham Stewart
Agile. R22, 1976
Kingston Ontario Canada




-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
Charles Nieman
Sent: August 10, 2016 8:01 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Thinking Ahead

Joe
I have taken one apart and reassembled. I did not nake the cut because I
didn't want a new joint. I don't think it would be a major problem, but you
will probably need to add some additional support with two pieces here. 

Several have reassembled without the block & tackle (I think my current
arrangement is a single line cause the pull is pretty substantial); at least
that what I have read on the list over the years. 

Personally I wouldn't cut the settee but I would make the line a direct
pull. 

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Charles
98 R 

> On Aug 10, 2016, at 6:48 PM, Joe Camp via Rhodes22-list
<rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello fellow R-22 Sailors:
>      I have had problems with the pennant fro my centerboard lift:
Sometimes works. Other times, jams when lowering.  I want to take it all
apart after the season, and I realized that in order to gain access to the
blocks beneath the companionway step, I need to remove the entire setee.
The lazy fixer in me says that I should be able to make a cut that makes it
easy to remove only the step portion to get to the enclosure for the blocks
which is on the keel line.  Can I do this?  I have fished the list without
success.  I can't believe that Stan would not have made this access
easier... unless there were a reason not to do so.  Tell me what I don't
know. 
> 
>      Can I make this renegade cut, right about the edge of the cushion,
and make the step into the cabin its own removable piece?  This way, I could
see what's mucking up my block and tackle.  There is also a school of
thought that  says, "you don't need the block & tackle, as the center board
is only seventy pounds." WHAT ABOUT THAT?  Thanks y'all.
> 
> Joe Camp
> s/v John Dawson
> Bohemia River, MD
> 
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