[Rhodes22-list] Change to diamond shaped CB?

[Mary Lou Troy]

Not sure what the difference in beachability (I wouldn't do it with 
an R22) trailerability would be. Both have a slot for the 
centerboard. the diamond board as far as I know is just an improved 
design for the centerboard.

BTW, Fretless is a 1991 with a diamondboard. We actually thought she 
was a centerboard boat when we bought her. It wasn't until we saw her 
up in slings for bottom painting that we learned she had the diamondboard.

Mary Lou
1991 Fretless (recycled 1998)
Soon to be offered for sale
I'll have a post to the board about it in the next few days
Rock Hall, MD

At 10:11 AM 5/9/2016, you wrote:
>Mine is a '93 with a diamond board.  It was about 1990 the change was made.
>
>The diamond board has a few advantages over the centerboard.  With a pivot
>instead of a pin, it is easier to maintain and leak-free.  The main benefit
>is structural in that the boat is beachable and trailerable without concern
>for the shoal keel.
>
>Rick
>
>
>On Mon, May 9, 2016 at 9:55 AM, Joe Camp via Rhodes22-list <
>rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
> > Oliver:
> >      My R-22 is a recycled 1987, and it has the standard centerboard. As I
> > understand (from Stan) the same effect as that provided by the "Diamond
> > Centerboard" can be obtained by deploying an old one about three quarters
> > down. So, I do that. I don't know if it works (really) because I am not
> > that savvy of a sailor. However, I trust Stan on any matter referring to
> > his boat's performance.  So, there you have it.  Almost any question can be
> > answered by checking on the "list"s archives."  Good luck getting your
> > Rhodes.
> >
> >      By the way, don't waste your time fretting any details about the
> > R-22.  Whatever model (year) you get, it will have been engineered to
> > maximum efficiency. Every one of them sails like a dream and cuts a dashing
> > image on water, even on the hard.  Almost every time I launch, someone
> > pulls into the marina and asks what kind of boat I have. It caught their
> > eyes as they drove past. Then, they spend some time eying her up from many
> > angles and showering me with questions and flattering comments. Couple of
> > years ago, a guy approached with stars in his eyes (I mean, really
> > awe-struck). "Ah, this is a Rhodes-22! I've heard of them, but I've never
> > actually seen one." He spent twenty minutes. It's a great boat to own, and
> > it warms the hearts of sailing enthusiasts.  It can't provide sex.  But,
> > Stan's probably working on that.
> >
> > Joe Camp
> > s/v John Dawson
> > Bohemia River, MD
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >       From: Olivier Hecht <ohecht at earthlink.net>
> >  To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >  Sent: Sunday, May 8, 2016 12:44 AM
> >  Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Change to diamond shaped CB?
> >
> > I'm still looking for my first Rhodes, and have some CB related questions:
> >
> > What year was the change from the CB shaped like the rudder to the diamond
> > shape?
> >
> > Is the newer design sometimes retrofitted during the factory recycling
> > process?
> >
> > I realize the new design has some advantages with the direct pull pendant
> > and surface area vs frontal area ratio, but how much of a difference have
> > owners who've experienced both designs really noticed?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Olivier
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