[Rhodes22-list] R22 questions - lightning and locking.

[Mark Kaynor]

Mark,

I screwed a small clam cleat to the side of the centerboard housing inside
the cabin. Then I attached the plastic-coated hook off a strong bungee cord
to one end of a line. I hook that over the central bar across the bottom of
the pop top directly above the clam cleat. Then, holding the other end of
the line, loop it under a foot, press down, and slide it into the clam cleat
w/ my foot. Works great.

We also had enough play in the sliding pop top hatch to allow one to lift it
slightly and disengage the lock pin from it's stop, allowing the hatch to
slide forward. I cured that by gluing a small wedge of wood to the underside
of the stbd. wooden strip immediately above the position of the lock in
closed position.

Mark Kaynor
s/v Raven

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]On Behalf Of Mark Skapinker
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 5:58 PM
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] R22 questions - lightning and locking.


Oops, When I asked the "capacity plate" question, I didn't mean it to turn
into such a huge issue. It does seem that a plate is required in Canada, but
not in the US.

Now for a couple more questions:

1) We are having quite a few thunder/lightning storms here now. Is there
anything I should specifically do about "grounding" the mast? (Other than
not sailing during a storm). Is it grounded?

2) I locked my R22 with the key lock each time I leave it in the marina.
Sure enough, yesterday I forgot my key and only remembered when I got there.
When I got to the boat, I found that all I have to do to get in is to lift
the pop top and I can get into the boat! The back slides straight up. What
am I missing here? Should it secure down better or should I get another
locking system?

I am getting out often now as it has warmed up nicely and am really enjoying
my R22.

Mark S
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