[Rhodes22-list] Roger's Pix

[Steve Alm]

Roger,

I did take another look at Raven's spinnaker and I see what you mean.  I
should know by now that every little piece of rigging that I don't
understand is sure to be a spinnaker thing.  Things like the spring mounted
block on the bow pulpit, a shackle and a fair lead on the front of the mast,
an extra pair of leads and cam cleats on the cabin roof.  Needless to say,
Fandango is not equipped with a chute of any kind.  Good thing too,
otherwise I'd have to post about 50 questions on rigging and operation.
Maybe in another season or two I'll delve in when I have the extra time and
cash.  

I just past my first year anniversary with our R22.  It's been a fantastic
experience getting to know this boat and I'm truly looking forward to years
of improvement and upgrade to both boat and skipper.

Cheers,
Steve

On 9/14/02 7:08 AM, "Roger Pihlaja" <cen09402@centurytel.net> wrote:

> Steve,
> 
> Those genoa tracks run from the front of the cockpit all the way back to the
> transom.  This is the standard genoa track setup.  The aft portion of the
> track is used when flying big headsails, specifically the asymmetrical
> spinnaker & the tri-radial spinnaker.
> 
> If you saved them from earlier this week, take another look at the pictures
> of "Raven's Spinnaker".  You will note they have the spinnaker's sheet run
> to a block near the stern of the boat.
> 
> That winch is an Anderson 12-ST, which means it has a 12:1 power ratio & is
> self tailing.  The drum is made from stainless steel.  To the best of my
> knowledge, the 12-ST is the biggest, most powerful, self tailing winch that
> will physically fit on the OEM Rhodes 22 winch pad.  It looks pretty natural
> there, doesn't it?  I upgraded the winches because I was into racing at the
> time.  Daniel, my foresail trimmer, was only 7 years old at the time.  He
> was really good at sail trimming, but kept getting fatigued during tacking
> duels.  The 12-ST's solved Daniel's problem & also made sailing much more
> enjoyable for my wife & younger son Gary.  I think MJM liked them so much,
> he ordered a pair when he spec'd out his new Rhodes 22 a few years ago.
> 
> I'm glad you like the Harken Speed Grip(tm) winch handles.  They are chrome
> plated bronze, with ball bearings throughout for almost zero friction & no
> maintenance operation.  The handle is designed for either one hand or two
> hand operation.  The ball on the top of the handle rotates freely & you palm
> it in order to be able to quickly winch in the initial length of sheet after
> a tack.  They cost a lot more than $80 apiece.  We carry two on board
> Dynamic Equilibrium & fortunately have never lost one yet.
> 
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Alm" <salm@mn.rr.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 4:00 AM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Roger's Pix
> 
> 
>> Hi Roger,
>> 
>> Just curious:  In the picture of your winch, the sheet lead block track
> runs
>> aft of the winch.  Why?
>> 
>> BTW nice looking winch handle.  I used to sail with a friend on an
> Erickson
>> 36 and he always referred to his winch handle as the "80" as in, "Tack the
>> 80" because that's how many dollars you would have to give him if you lost
>> it overboard.  ;-)
>> 
>> Slim
>> 
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