[Rhodes22-list] motor access with aft stay mounted traveller

Thu Aug 3 13:44:51 EDT 2017

This looks like a nice setup. Is it removable?
Ric 
> On Aug 2, 2017, at 11:50 PM, Curtis Ruck via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> I just assembled my own windward traveler (Harken) rig.  My old setup as it
> came from previous owner was two pulleys and two ropes... nearly impossible
> to adjust under sail.  My boat also has zero lifelines or rails to mount a
> traveler to.
> 
> I mounted the Harken track on 1" OD fiberglass tubing for strength between
> backstays.  For the backstays, since i had to replace them due to a mast
> folding incident last fall, with assistance from a machine shop, took two
> short 4" pieces 1.25" OD stainless tubing and had them drill 2 holes all
> the way through the tubing.  In the holes for the back stays, i inserted
> 1/4" OD stainless tubing and flared the ends (like you would with an
> automotive brake line).  The 1/8 ends were flared while inserted in the
> traveler rail sleeve, to provide a "low" friction channel for the backstays
> to run through.  I then swaged the sleeves onto the backstay.
> 
> [image: IMG_20170730_150748.jpg]
> If you look in the attached photo, behind my 6 year old daughter at the
> tiller, you can see my windward traveler rig.  And yes, I take my 2 and 4
> year old children out also...
> 
> On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 3:35 PM Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:
> 
>> Ric:
>> No, I didn't get the email. My address is gstewart8 at cogeco dot ca.
>> Graham
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf
>> Of
>> Ric Stott
>> Sent: July 31, 2017 7:07 AM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>> Cc: asnooch at aol.com
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] motor access with aft stay mounted traveller
>> 
>> Graham I designed and made two sets of attachments for the traveler ends. I
>> have a set that I would sell as I don't feel the need for a back up set any
>> longer. I emailed a pic of the installation and the drawings for it but I
>> don't think the email ever reached you.
>> I'll try again when I get to my office later.
>> Ric
>> Sv Dadventure.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jul 30, 2017, at 6:31 PM, Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thanks to all for their advice and suggestions. It is amazing how many
>>> versions of the same thing have been developed by Rhodies. I'll let
>>> you know what I do.
>>> Graham
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On
>>> Behalf Of
>>> asnooch--- via Rhodes22-list
>>> Sent: July 29, 2017 10:41 AM
>>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] motor access with aft stay mounted
>>> traveller
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Graham, I hope my solution helps. I've enjoyed it's use for over a
>> decade.
>>> It's mounted on my stern rail with a traveler and spinlocks, not on
>>> the stays, and "out of the cockpit. If interested contact me for
>>> details. Burt Brody, Golden Snooch, 82 Rhodes 22.  asnooch at aol.com . See
>> attached photo.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca>
>>> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>> Sent: Fri, Jul 28, 2017 9:14 pm
>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] motor access with aft stay mounted traveller
>>> 
>>> I was planning to construct a version of the aft stay mounted traveller.
>>> Having mocked up the bar on my boat I realized that my motor is
>>> virtually unreachable. I don't have the power lift or remote controls.
>>> Unless I am missing something this makes the traveller arrangement
>>> appear to be unfeasible. Has anyone come up with a solution to this
>> problem?
>>> I was wondering about some sort of quick disconnect that would easily
>>> move the traveller bar out of the way.
>>> Any suggestions are welcome.
>>> 
>>> Graham Stewart
>>> Agile. R22, 1976
>>> Kingston Ontario Canada
>>> 
>>> 
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