[Rhodes22-list] Centerboard won't drop/ control line size

Wed Apr 24 13:52:00 EDT 2024

When Stan taught me how to launch and recover my first R22 way back in 1981, he always touted how the submerged Triad trailer guides would bring the boat right up into the center of the trailer and the CB would be automatically retracted by the roller. We ALWAYS recovered with the board in the down position since the current at the ramp was very strong and it helped to center the hull. Fortunately, I ALWAYS tightly cleated the line before driving home, because the sound of the rudder bumping along on the roller bothered me as I listened to the sounds of the boat and trailer getting reacquainted while I was driving. Your final picture really shows how lucky I was all those years ago when we were true trailer sailors.

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY
I’d rather be sailing :~)

-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Ric Stott
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1:23 PM
To: peter beckerman <recorderguy2001 at yahoo.com>; The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Centerboard won't drop/ control line size

Good news! 
First - I agree with Mike - don’t go less than 1/4” line but it must be very flexible line, not sta-set.   
Nest - I found the CB turning block info.
The blocks are from Pinnel and Bax Limited.
Model R1620 - 18mm Block with Ferrule Eye.
IN 2019 when I hauled out at the end of the season, the first try landing the boat onto the trailer- the boat was too far aft, so I re-launched. 
The CB pendant was not cleated when I relaunched. The CB swung down and hit bottom as the boat came off the trailer.  It pushed the CB right through the top of the CB cap - a nautical disaster. 
Fortunately Stan and Charles were able to hook me up with a new cap. I had to exchange internal parts ( the Ferrul block, the pivot pin and of course all the bolt holes had to be drilled, but it worked out fine. 
The blocks for the inside of the cap are Harken Micro-blocks I think #22 on two small pad eyes thru bolted into the top of the CB cap. 
Don’t ever launch with the CB pendant loose. 
The last photo is what might happen if you do. 

Here is their web link 
https://www.pinbax.com/search/r1620

Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP 
ric at stottarchitecture.com
O -631-283-1777
C- 516-965-3164

> On Apr 24, 2024, at 12:36 PM, peter beckerman via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> I'm wondering about using 3/16" line for the centerboard pennant.  I think quality line should be up to the task strength-wise.  Do you all think that the cam cleat will handle the smaller line?  Any downside to using 3/16?
> 
> Peter
> 
> [ Sent From rhodes22.net ]

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