[Rhodes22-list] Fw: Jibbing

[Saroj]

Got the photo... didn't realize that Outlook Express was word wrapping the
URL.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Saroj" <saroj at pathfind.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2004 8:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fw: Jibbing


> Thanks, Mark, but I get a "file not found" when I click on the first
photo.
>
> Saroj
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Roger Pihlaja" <cen09402 at centurytel.net>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 4:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fw: Jibbing
>
>
> > Mark,
> >
> > Very clever, but please heed a word of warning regarding what you are
> doing
> > in that photo.  By routing the backstay control line over the stern
pulpit
> > on the port side & tensioning it as shown; you are putting an asymmetric
> > load on the masthead casting, the top of the aluminum mast extrusion,
the
> > rivets holding the two together, and the backstay wires.  None of these
> > pieces/parts were designed to loaded in that manner.  Therefore, please
> keep
> > a close eye on the condition of the top of the masthead.  If you start
to
> > see any warping or distortion of the end of the mast extrusion, pop
rivets
> > failing, or fraying of the backstay wires; then, don't ignore it.  My
> guess
> > would be you will see the pop rivets holding the masthead casting to the
> > mast extrusion start to fail first.
> >
> > Roger Pihlaja
> > S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mark Skapinker" <marks at brightspark.com>
> > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 7:49 PM
> > Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Fw: Jibbing
> >
> >
> > I know there have been lots of replies to this original posting. I set
up
> my
> > back stay adjuster slightly differently. Instead of tightening the
> backstay
> > tension line directly to the block on the backstay, I ran the line over
> the
> > bar at the back of the boat to reach there. The effect is exactly the
> same,
> > however it has the effect of pulling the backstays out of reach of the
> mast.
> > Has anyone tried that - does anyone have any comments or reason why this
> > should not be done?
> >
> > I am including a photo to show what I did. (Note how the vlue line goes
> over
> > the back rail). You may also notice that there is a R22 with a Canadian
> > flag! I have now moved up to one of the lakes in North Ontario called
Lake
> > Muskoka - the lake is just big enough for a 22' boat, the weather is
great
> > and I am getting to go out really often.
> >
> > While I am at it, I am including a photo of my wheel so that you can see
a
> > R22 with a wheel.
> >
> > I have another question, but, another posting...
> >
> > Mark S
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: keith burkhardt
> > To: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2004 1:24 PM
> > Subject: Jibbing
> >
> >
> > Ok I was sailing Mary Margeret yest. in 20 knotts of wind >>>When i put
up
> > the main and barred off I had to make a quick Jib to miss a hidden log.
> > When I did the boom got hung up in the back stays/ adjuster __boon was
in
> > High position>> ow could i have prevented this situation ,, thanks Keith
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> > r22backstay.jpg
> > > Url:
> >
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