[Rhodes22-list] Diane Russell

[Alan Robertson]

Diane,
   The traveler riding between the 2 backstays and on the stay tightener lines is a lot simpler; we like it. Only problem is when sailing downwind and there is a wind shift angle from left to right and v.v. off center. If boom swings over too fast (uncontrollably) boom end tends to hang up in back stay which is a problem, particularly when sailing solo. Our system is: When downwind and boom is more than 1/2 way out, wife Barbara yells "watch it" as boom starts to rise and then we keep sheet line taut and ready to haul in . Of course this can be corrected by a slight change of course, channel and rocks permitting.
Al Robertson, Lake George NY
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: DIANE RUSSELL<mailto:mamaruss5 at verizon.net> 
  To: The Rhodes 22 mail list<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:19 AM
  Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Diane Russell


  Yes, I do have a trailer. Seems to be in fair shape. I do think I will need 
  to replace the winch after launching in the spring. It is somewhat bent but 
  I only drive the trailer 2.6 miles to launch and once again to haul out. I 
  drive slow!

  I do need some work otherwise. The mainsail is up too high and out of the 
  slot. I am just afraid I won't be able to get it back together after pulling 
  it out and fixing it. I was wondering if anyone else has done this fix this 
  year?

  And, as some saw in my earlier posting, the traveler is in front of the 
  companionway and now I think I would like the original one in the rear.

  I should see how far away I really am from the factory and schedule a visit 
  in the early spring!

  Maybe you souterners should come up and experience our traditional Polar 
  Bear Swim for sight in March. It's very refreshing to say the least! They 
  usually need to cut a large hole in the lake for the event.

  Diane
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Tootle" <ekroposki at charter.net<mailto:ekroposki at charter.net>>
  To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>>
  Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 8:25 PM
  Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Diane Russell


  >
  >
  > Mama Russ,
  >
  > If you go to the General Boats website,
  >
  > http://www.rhodes22.com/boat_show_96_97_small.html<http://www.rhodes22.com/boat_show_96_97_small.html>
  >
  > It shows where Commodore Spitzer takes his guppy show.  Now you could 
  > always
  > invite him and Elton to Toronto.  Understand that General Boats is such a
  > big outfit that when he gets to one of the shows, it is usually local 
  > Rhodes
  > 22 owners, aka Rhodies, that do all the work.  He just shows up and leaves
  > Elton fussing.
  >
  > Alternatively, you could go to Edenton, North Carolina and visit the
  > 'plant'.  The plant has excutive suites and a visiting Captains' Lounge.
  > Ask any who have visited the 'Lounge' about the aroma of the surf...
  >
  > You have never told us, do you have a trailer?  Maybe you need some work
  > done on your boat?  Some nautical technical updates?  Some lucky Captain's
  > get to sail under the Commodore's tutledge.  He has open water just a half
  > mile down the street.  No icebergs...
  >
  > Ed K
  > Greenville, SC, USA
  > "You don't have to be certifiably crazy to own a boat, but it sure helps a
  > bunch!"
  > -- 
  > View this message in context: 
  > http://www.nabble.com/Toronto-boat-show-tp14265096p14287286.html<http://www.nabble.com/Toronto-boat-show-tp14265096p14287286.html>
  > Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
  >
  > __________________________________________________
  > Use Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list<http://www.rhodes22.org/list> 

  __________________________________________________
  Use Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list<http://www.rhodes22.org/list>