[Rhodes22-list] Hello from a New Boat Owner

[JSusanj at aol.com]

I only have one jib track and that is back in the cockpit so I suspect it is for the 175%.  The extra fairleads are probably for a smaller jib.  I t came with two jibs but I haven't taken them out of the bag yet so I am not sure what size they are.  All the previous owner said was a little one and a big one.


Jeff S.


In a message dated 4/23/2004 9:31:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time, dickshee at juno.com writes:

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> 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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