[Rhodes22-list] Dimension on rigging

[Michael Meltzer]

the cabin top does not matter, in the lower persition the boom is forming a right angle(hopfully :-) with the base of the mast. I
would use line, you want it adjustable.

MJM

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay Friedland" <a.jayf@verizon.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 3:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Dimension on rigging


> Michael,
>
> That's way to logical. first, it assumes my mast is straight...
> Really I thought to do a rough this way, but realized the forestay is
> 27' and change to the deck, less the cabin, less the height of the boom
> above the cabin, so I was about 21'  at 60 degrees...
>
> 30'+ doesn't seem right based on that. As i was doing a cable with
> nicropress fittings over thimbles, the line could make up the
> difference.
> J
>
> On Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at 03:04 PM, Michael Meltzer wrote:
>
> > well lets see c^2=a^2+b^2
> >
> > a=+-12
> > b=+-28
> > c=30.4 should be about right, add a few feet for cleating, easier to
> > cut it and it is cheap line, the mast might be only 26 feet but
> > doing it off the top of my head
> >
> > MJM
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jay Friedland" <a.jayf@verizon.net>
> > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 2:47 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Dimension on rigging
> >
> >
> >> Wally-
> >> How about a rough guess, as I'm heading to the factory this weekend,
> >> weather permitting, and will need to have a dimension then. Because
> >> the
> >> dimension is non-critical, as it's taken up from block and line, I was
> >> thinking 16-18'. If Stan had a mast up or could break away from
> >> production, I could tap him as well. I should be ok if you didn't need
> >> to visit your boat.
> >>
> >> For Rummy, unless I released the line, the boom wouldn't have enough
> >> slack for lower position. Or are you saying the line is redundant, and
> >> even a bungee cord would keep it from dragging when furled? You are a
> >> master of simplicity. I like the idea of controlling the boom from
> >> excessive swinging in light winds and all. Worth considering.
> >> Thanks,
> >> J
> >>
> >>
> >> On Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at 10:35 AM, Wally Buck wrote:
> >>
> >>> J,
> >>>
> >>> If I make it to the boat this weekend I will try to get a photo
> >>> and/or
> >>> some measurements. I think my cable hangs down about 2 or three feet
> >>> higher than the boom when placed in highest position.
> >>>
> >>> I wish I could be more exact, sorry.
> >>>
> >>> Wally
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> From: Jay Friedland <a.jayf@verizon.net>
> >>>> Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> >>>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> >>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Dimension on rigging
> >>>> Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:12:08 -0500
> >>>>
> >>>> Folks,
> >>>> With dead-ending the topping lift for the boom, I'm looking for the
> >>>> length of cable with thimbles needed. Using the IMF, I need the
> >>>> ability to drop the boom to the lower position with block and line.
> >>>> Any recommendations on this?
> >>>> Thanks,
> >>>> Jay
> >>>>
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