[Rhodes22-list] Finally in the Water

Mon Aug 20 11:57:59 EDT 2007

Since we used to trailer the R22 all the time, we learned how to launch and 
recover in most weather, rig with only two (no mast crane), and "play" with 
all of the rigging as we learned.  We were also close to the factory when 
they were still in LI, a definite plus when learning how to properly rig the 
R22.

One of the things that we learned from another Rhodie way back when we were 
looking for a swim ladder was about a removable gunwale mounted ladder.  We 
had a great deal of difficulty boarding from the stern, through the back 
stays, the traveller around the tiller, etc.  Our ladder has a special order 
"sailboat mount" which is nothing more than an additional support (tubing) 
that presses against the side of the boat to keep the ladder vertical.  No 
squashed toes and clear entry to the R22 at the side of the cockpit.  The 
only problem is that the first person up the ladder causes significant roll 
(heel) of the boat at anchor.  Once I'm on board, I simply stand opposite 
the ladder as ballast while others climb up and board.  Ladder stores on 
v-berth or hangs on the stern rail to dry.

We never stop learning...

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY

From: "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu> Monday, August 20, 2007 11:37 AM
> Yes, the rudder assemblies are quite different.  I see Hank is lacking the
> swim ladder too.  Helpful to have one!  Mike, thanks for the description 
> of
> how the backstay tensioner is supposed to be rigged.  I've never know and
> always wondered what the cleat next to the swim ladder was for. Now it 
> makes
> sense!  Learn something new about this boat everyday. - rob
>
> Rob Lowe
> S/V Getaway
> '76 Rhodes
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Michael D. Weisner" <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 11:26 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Finally in the Water
>
>
>> Rob & Hank,
>>
>> The stern shots show quite a difference between the boats.  I believe 
>> that
>> Hank's boat is a 1982.  The tiller/rudder assy is very similar to mine
> ('81)
>> using the polycarbonate sides.  Interestingly, I just spent some time
>> helping Lou Rosenberg with his early '81 Rhodes and the tiller/rudder 
>> assy
>> is very much like Rob's with combination wood and metal sides and the
>> extended tiller handle (except he has the rudder blade installed.)  Are
> the
>> newer craft fitted with the polycarbonate sides?  Are they still 
>> available
>> from GBI?  They seemed a lot sturdier.
>>
>> Hank, how did you tighten the backstay tensioner?  The original rigging
> was
>> designed to pass the line down along the backstay to a cleat on the stern
>> for tensioning.  I can't see where you cleated yours.  Also, Stan
>> recommended 6 wraps of the jib sheets around the genoa when fully furled
>> (using the GBI furler) and the jib sheets run on opposite sides of the
> boat
>> (generally between the inners and outers), through the blocks on the 
>> cars,
>> around the winches, cleated and the excess stored in the coaming
>> compartments when not in use.
>>
>> She's a beauty!
>>
>> Mike
>> s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
>> Nissequogue River, NY
>>
>> From: "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu> Monday, August 20, 2007 10:17 AM
>> > Hank,
>> > Your photo of her in the sling reminded me of the photo Slim send me of
> my
>> > boat when her PO had her bottom repainted. - rob
>> >
>> >
> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attch/200507/13/Getaway-3.jpg
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message ----- 
>> > From: "Hank" <hnw555 at gmail.com>
>> > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> > Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 9:48 PM
>> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Finally in the Water
>> >
>> >
>> >> Well, we finally got her in the water today.  Unfortunately, it was a
>> > rainy,
>> >> overcast day with no wind, so we didn't get a chance to use the sails.
>> >> We
>> >> still have some work to do, but hopefully, we'll get her out in the
> wind
>> >> next weekend.  Thanks to all for your advice and help.  I've attached
>> >> some
>> >> photos for your enjoyment.  That's my first mate, Charlie, standing
> next
>> > to
>> >> her.
>> >>
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