[Rhodes22-list] DOB was Tools and Supplies

L. Sailor watermusic38 at yahoo.com
Sat Jun 17 19:19:20 EDT 2006 

Michael,
 Not sure what a 'span' shackle is...but If I (we) do
this right, I may be able to use the boom as both a
hoist as well as a crane to move heavy items from the
dock to the cockpit. 

This sounds like a case for the Commodore....i will
put it on my list....All these suggestions go into the
file. thanks everyone.

When did the wide steps appear? I have only seen the
tubular steps. 

Slim, 
      My gal is a yellow lab...a rescue....she just
found out that she can swim when she fell off the dock
at the marina. What a HOOT! Here's this college prof
leaning over the edge of the dock hollering, 'Here,
Poochie! Here Poochie!" while his sailing companion
stands aloof repeating over & over : "She's a DOG. A
LAB. She can SWIM." (Emphasis his.) And Timi, paddling
around with this totally astonished look on her face.
And the rest of us rolling in hysterics at the antics
of men & dog.

Art,
    I think we'll mix these ideas in the pot & see
what works on my particular boat.

The boat that MAY be in my future is now in
Edenton...I have another trip planned as soon as THE
MAN says 'come on down.' 

(We may actually have to have a RENDEZVOUS when i take
delivery....! I'll let y'all try out your ideas.  ;^))

Elle






--- Michael Meltzer <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com> wrote:

> You already have one, just replace the end of the
> main sheet system with a
> span shackle, at the bottom where is attaches to the
> traveler, now you have
> a 3 lift on the boom ready to run, you might want to
> also change around the
> topping lift to be endboom cheated, the deck mounted
> block might take the
> weight
> 
> -mjm
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-
> > bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Slim
> > Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2006 7:12 PM
> > To: Rhodes22-list
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] DOB was Tools and
> Supplies
> > 
> > Elle,
> > 
> > Our previous dog was an 80-pounder too and we used
> to get him onboard by
> > the
> > boarding ladder.  (We have the wide steps)  With
> some coaxing, he would
> > naturally try to climb the ladder and I would just
> keep him from falling
> > back by putting my hand on the back of his heck
> and holding his head
> > toward
> > the ladder and he could crawl up.  The first
> couple times was so comical
> > we
> > almost died laughing.  After a few times, he got
> good at it.  He loved the
> > water (Labrador) and would whine incessantly until
> we stopped for a dip.
> > It isn't that hard and I think a lot easier than
> hoisting him onboard with
> > some block and tackle.
> > 
> > That said, I like the idea of rigging a hoist
> system for lifting an actual
> > MOB (unconscious) into the boat, or lifting heavy
> items from the dock.
> > 
> > Slim
> > 
> > On 6/17/06 3:16 PM, "L. Sailor"
> <watermusic38 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > 
> > > I can see that this will take some rehearsal
> (TSR) without the dog (WD).
> > Until
> > > I get my R22 I can only envision this...I think
> a strong tether for the
> > dog
> > > and me (STFDAM) should be added to my onboard
> supply kit (and attachment
> > > points added on deck and in the cockpit.)
> > >
> > >
> > > thanks.
> > > Elle
> > >
> > > "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net>
> wrote:
> > > Elly,
> > >
> > > I would try the end after you make sure the
> topping lift is well
> > secured, but
> > > keep the boom from swinging out too far. In
> retrieving Fido, you would
> > be on
> > > the same side as the boom, so you wouldn't want
> to tilt to dog (TTD) any
> > more
> > > than you have to. If you did, and fell overboard
> yourself (EOB), you
> > have many
> > > new options to ponder, none especially positive
> (NEP).
> > >
> > > That said, I think we should all join Rummy at
> Hartwell and drink up his
> > > rum...
> > >
> > > BTW, you could use a boom vang rig, or simply
> use the main sheet rig for
> > your
> > > pulleys, just detach from the traveler and keep
> the boom end attached.
> > I'm
> > > sure that Stan, fearless leader and sage,
> designed it all this way
> > considering
> > > DOB situations like yours. Isn't he wonderful?
> > >
> > > Here's to Fido,
> > >
> > > Art
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: "L. Sailor"
> > >> Sent: Jun 17, 2006 11:19 AM
> > >> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> > >> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Tools and Supplies
> > >>
> > >> Art,
> > >>
> > >> Where do you attach the block? I'm thinking of
> DOB (dog overboard...as
> > well
> > >> as anything heavier than I can lift.) At #80,
> there is no way I can get
> > her
> > >> back if she goes over..
> > >>
> > >> What kind and size of block would work?
> > >>
> > >> Elle
> > >>
> > >> "Arthur H. Czerwonky" wrote:
> > >> Slim,
> > >>
> > >> I use a few blocks for lifting aboard or onto
> the boat, attached to the
> > boom.
> > >> MOB? Ice Chest?
> > >>
> > >> I keep a set of Allen wrenches for my BR rails
> and for propeller
> > >> adjustment/removal, or whatever tool is needed
> to change the prop or
> > adjust
> > >> the prop pitch.
> > >>
> > >> I do not have Stan's special motor mount. I
> have used a boom vang set,
> > >> attached to the stern rail at one end and the
> motor at the other, to
> > adjust
> > >> it to higher or lower position, also as a very
> sturdy safety
> > attachment.
> > >>
> > >> A spare prop might be helpful also.
> > >>
> > >> Has anyone used the ProPulse or similar prop
> with adjustable pitch?
> > >>
> > >> Your tool list is an excellent idea I need to
> give a greater priority.
> > >>
> > >> Art
> > >>
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >>> From: Slim
> > >>> Sent: Jun 15, 2006 11:39 PM
> > >>> To: Rhodes22-list
> > >>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Tools and
> Supplies
> > >>>
> > >>> A small machete? In case I feel the need to
> pull a David Livingston
> > and do
> > >>> a little hacking through the jungle? 8-) I
> suppose that could happen.
> > >>>
> > >>> And OK, how many uses can you think of for a
> snatch block? Anyone?
> > >>>
> > >>> Slim
> > >>>
> > >>> On 6/15/06 9:11 PM, "Bill Effros" wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>> Slim,
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I like to have a snatch block on board, too.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I don't know how I would use it, but I like
> the sound of it.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Bill Effros
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Robert Skinner wrote:
> > >>>>> Slim, a few items that you may have but
> didn't list...
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Tools:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Small machete just inside hatch
> > >>>>> Lighter (to seal line ends, etc.)
> > >>>>> Small, medium, large pin punches
> > >>>>> Magnet on telescopic handle
> > >>>>> Long tweezers
> > >>>>>
> 
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