[Rhodes22-list] BR Frame Material

Bill Effros bill at effros.com
Sat Feb 4 12:17:40 EST 2006


Art,

What does your frame weigh?

Bill Effros

Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> Bill,
>
> Not an issue, except as a reflection of its strength and durability.  The frame would suspend from the fabric, which is draped over the boom or another tube structure below the boom (if the mainsail is used).  Each of for corners would fasten by small diameter braid to help keep it level when side curtains are not extended.  Model 294041- 6' SS 7/8" <4# x3 = 12#, Sunbrella is about 1#/y x3 = 3#.  No problem I can see.
>
> Slim asked me why not PVC, certainly lighter -  I want heavier, myself.  PVC can twist apart easily to disassemble - it could just as easily twist and reshape in a wind, or if bumped into.  The SS fittings screw easily but firmly to each other.  I just like to have that additional confidence.
>
> Art
>
> -----Original Message-----
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>> From: Bill Effros <bill at effros.com>
>> Sent: Feb 4, 2006 9:09 AM
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>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] BR Frame Material
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>> What would be the weight of a Stainless Steel frame?
>>
>> Is this something we want to suspend from a rope on a cleat?
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