[Rhodes22-list]Phyllis's Codder

[Steve Alm]

> If the check list told you everything, then you would not ask
> questions or make posts to the list.

I think you're right, Ed.  What's NOT on the checklist?

Slim


> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of P&M Beals
> Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 5:34 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Lowering the Mast to the Stern
> 
> Hi all. 
> 
> Back from our day (Sat.) of taking the boat out and lowering the mast.
> 
> Our friend brought his jeep to trailer us out...Does anyone actually use a
> mini-van to trailer their Rhodes in and out of the water?  Maybe next season
> we will attempt it...actually trailering it in wasn't a problem with the 6
> cyl minivan...but getting it out? Seems like a job for a standard
> transmission or 4 wheel drive vehicle...but if anyone on the list does it
> successfully would love to know about it.
> 
> Lowering the mast was pretty uneventful, but I have one suggestion for the
> steps that Steve came up with in September, you know for us newbie
> types...and that is after # 3 or 4 to add that you need to lock the boom
> into the highest position.  We forgot to do that, and when the mast couldn't
> rest easily on the cabin deck we had to raise again, raise the boom to top
> slots and take it from there.  Also for new owners it doesn't  hurt to add a
> step of removing the mast plate bolt...
> 
> Is it really necessary to loosen the turnbuckles since those shrouds become
> slack when lowering the boom anyway?  That  process of loosening turnbuckles
> etc. with our codder pins adds a good 30 minutes to the whole job...
> 
> Who is it that can lower the mast in 35 minutes?  If you read this I would
> love to know if you use the codder pins and rings on the turnbuckles or if
> you have a more efficient system, please share it!
> 
> We have to work on our winterizing work tomorrow.
> 
> The going rate for winter storage outside at marinas in Staten Island is
> $1200 for a 22' boat without trailer, but with the trailer it is only $850!!
> 
> You gotta love the  cost of living and luxury in the northeast...fortunately
> we found a pretty secure state park where we can store our boat for $115 for
> the winter-  which I prefer to our back yard.
> 
> THANKS AGAIN RHODIES!
> 
> Phyllis 
> Whisper 
> NJ
> 
>> From: Steve Alm <salm at mn.rr.com>
>> Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 15:33:40 -0500
>> To: Rhodes <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Lowering the Mast To The Stern
>> 
>> LOWERING THE MAST TO THE STERN:
>> 
>> 1.  Disconnect the back stay tensioning line
>> 2.  Disconnect the boom from the traveler
>> 3.  Remove the traveler bar
>> 4.  Hoist the boom up with the topping lift and cleat it off on the mast
>> 5.  Disconnect the pop top slider and close the hatch
>> 6.  Disconnect the radio and steaming light
>> 7.  Wrap up jib sheets and jib reefing line
>> 8.  Disconnect forward lower shrouds and add extensions
>> 9.  Loosen all other shroud turnbuckles
>> 10. Deploy and secure mast crutch
>> 11. Deploy and secure hoist crane to cabin top block
>> 12. Attach aft lower shrouds to crane
>> 12a Alternate: Attach line from crane to mast bail if you're thus equipped
>> 13. Tie hoist winch line to bow cleat with a bowline
>> 14. Snug the hoist to slack the bow stay
>> 15. Disconnect bow stay
>> 16. Crank the hoist "down" giving the mast a little shove to get it
> started
>> 17. Check the shroud extensions as you lower to avoid entanglement.
>> 18. Tend the jib as you lower
>> 19. Lower the mast to the crutch
>> 20. Disconnect mast from tabernacle
>> 21. walk mast, boom and jib forward and secure the whole bundle on the bow
>> pulpit.
>> 
>> CAUTION:  Never let anyone stand under the mast while lowering
>> 
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