[Rhodes22-list] Hello from a New Boat Owner

[Richard F Sheehan]

Rob; 

Here is an edited updated answer I furnished someone several years ago. 
I updated it to show improved traveler cleating system.  I edited it to
avoid flame attacks.  Take it for what it is intended: help.

Dick

On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 09:44:14 -0400 "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu> writes:
> Dick,
> I've got the same sort of traveler arrangement as Jeff.  Instead of 
> the bar
> traveler, there's some sort of arrangement that attaches to the back 
> stays.
> I know it's been posted before (can't find it at the moment), but if 
> you
> have pics on the conversion, I'd like to see them again.  Thanks
> 
> Rob Lowe
> S/V Getaway
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard F Sheehan" <dickshee at juno.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 9:31 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hello from a New Boat Owner
> 
> 
> >
> > On Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:32:33 -0400 JSusanj at aol.com writes:> OK, 
> first
> > question:  Instead of a bar traveler, there is a line with
> > > a block attached to the backstays.  The mainsheet block attaches 
> to
> > > a becket on top of the bock and there is another becket under 
> the
> > > block.  I understand that the earlier boats had rope travelers 
> and I
> > > assume this is what I have.  What should be attached to the 
> bottom
> > becket to control the traveler?
> >
> > Jeff, This is one that I can't help you with.  However, if you 
> wish to
> > convert to a General Boats bar traveler system, I can furnish you 
> with
> > pictures and technique to make that conversion.
> >
> > > Second question: On each side deck near the chainplates there is 
> a
> > > large round fairlead similar to what is on the jib cars.  What 
> is  this
> > for?
> >
> > The R22 usually is sold with an enormous 175% genoa made of very 
> heavy
> > sailcloth.  These rings are the fairleads for that sail, which 
> comes well
> > back to the cockpit.  Having a more normal sized jib, I usually 
> use the
> > inner track and fairleads.  The big rings make wonderful 
> attachment
> > points for fenders.
> >
> > Since you have a hanked on jib of some size or other, you might 
> consider
> > spending less money than a roller furler on a second hanked on jib 
> either
> > larger or smaller than what you have right now.  West Marine has 
> jib
> > storage bags for most jib sizes - The kind that stay on the boat, 
> hold
> > the jib, and you unzip prior to deployment.  By bringing the jib 
> halyard
> > into the cockpit, you could have the convenience of a roller 
> furler
> > without the expense.
> >
> > Welcome to the group,
> >         Dick
> >
> > PS  I'd be very interested to know what size jib you have now.  
> I'm still
> > trying to figure out Phil Rhodes' original sail plan.
> >
> > Richard F. Sheehan
> > 218 Pier D
> > Naples, FL 34112
> > 239-793-0053
> > dickshee at juno.com
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Richard F. Sheehan
218 Pier D
Naples, FL 34112
239-793-0053
dickshee at juno.com
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