[Rhodes22-list] My First Real Look

[Jim Connolly]

1.	Not sure why your jib gets stuck.  I have CDI FF-2.  You need to
make sure that the opening on the drum is oriented properly (on mine at
least) towards starboard side of aft.  I also have a fairlead block on which
the furling line turns then runs aft through a guide, then up to the cabin
top along the rail to the cleat.

2.    Mine gets marine growth.  You have to talke the cover off and pull the
board and clean every now and then.  It is a lot of bolts, but not hard to
do.

3.	Pay the man.  It is a custom part.

4.	On the forward wooden face of the rudder between the composite
cheeks, I have a widget.  It consists of a plastic (gray HDPE maybe) disk
with an oversized gray plastic wingnut.  The double red line ffrom the
forward part of the rudder blade runs up behind both sides of it.  Tighten
the wingnut to compress the line between the rudder and disk to hold the
blade down.  Another line from the middle of the trailing edge of the blade
is captured in a single cam cleat on the back of the rudder.  This holds the
blade up

5.	Elton drilled a hole for me during delivery.  Not sure I could have
brought myself to drill a hole in my (then) new to me boat.

7.	I sit on the gunwale with a hiking stick.  

8.	My VHF is starboard side near the hatch.  I have a compass to port
on the upper slope of the bulkhead.  I recommend keeping them separate.  

9.	Sorry, not a clue on this.

10.	The stays are a big question for me too right now.  All I can say is
I am glad I have (had?) 9.

Jim Connolly




Michael Ticse-2 wrote:
> 
> I've taken my first hard and good look at my newly acquired 1987 R22.
> And here is my report and appreciate your input:
> 
> 1. Furling jib get stuck when rolling and bringing the jib in - this 
> has already happened 2x. Had to go to the bow and hold the cylindrical 
> drum while pulling on the jib sheet. Is there a fix? I also plan to 
> get the jib and main sail refurbished by SailCare. I got a $200 quote 
> which I thought was a good deal for both. How do I bring the main/jib 
> sails down? I have the IMF and CDI furling jib.
> 
> 2. Centerboard not dropping down easily, need to fish it down. I 
> thought my buddy did this and only realized when I double checked it 
> went down that much further. I suppose it needs to be taken apart to 
> check for debris/gunk.
> 
> 3. Pop-Up Top slider is broke, the hook part does not exist where 
> cotter pin goes onto. I just ended up wrapping a cord around the 
> pop-top slider to secure in place. Got a price from Stan for $150 
> which I likely will need to replace. Unless there's another option?
> 
> 4. Rudder. Need a clutch widget to secure rudder in the down position 
> and in the up position. Rudder kept on coming up. The previous owner 
> had a piece of wood in place that just easilly broke off. Now all I 
> see are two screws w/ 1 wing nut on one of them. Is there a more 
> effective solution? I asked this question to Stan and he quoted $100, 
> I wonder what I would get?
> 
> 5. Fuel line: How to run the fuel line under the seat. The fuel hose 
> just sits freely from the tank to the top of the stern cushions and 
> looks sloppy. What have you guys done? Didn't want to get happy 
> drilling holes and regretting it.
> 
> 6. No 120v electrical outlets - was it not available in 1987?
> Previous owner also has never installed a battery. The only 
> connections I see are under the v-berths - a grey electrical cable (14 
> ga?). Does black go w/ red? I hear about AGM but will a deep cycle 
> battery be good enough? My needs are simple, for now...exterior 
> lights, interior lights, water pump, planned VHF radio  purchase & 
> stereo. I see a battery box at WM which I plan to use to secure the 
> battery on the 2 pieces of wood in front of the water tank. I also 
> noticed a two-wires (one fused) coming out of the water pump I suppose 
> this connects directly to the battery or does it go to the elec panel.
> 
> 7. What's a comfortable sitting position when on the helm? Couldn't 
> sit in the back next to tiller facing forward. Main sheet traveler 
> hits my shoulder. Otherwise, possibly need a hiking stick to reach 
> tiller when facing port/starboard. Stan quoted a hiking stick w/ 
> coaming boxes for $175. Looks like the most comfortable position is 
> next to the stern rail. I suppose Stan's version of the catbird seat 
> would be worthwhile..is it?
> 
> 8. VHF Radio, where to mount? My electrical panel has an aux input and 
> I suppose this is where the electrical would hook up to. How about the 
> antennae wiring? Do I have to drill a hole next to to mast light 
> fitting?
> 
> 9. Need a replacement c206 Canister for Buehl stove. Googling C 206 
> butane cartridge, nowhere to be found! Funny it is available but only 
> in the UK. I wanted to take advantage of a stove and the hole that's 
> there already. Is there an equivalent I can get?
> 
> 10. The 9 mast rigging has never been replaced. After 20 years, should 
> it be replaced. Its still looks pretty good? How much should I budget 
> for this?
> 
> Well this is my equivalent letterman's top 10 list and actually have 
> more but I think this is enough for now, maybe too much.....
> 
> I appreciate all your feedback.
> 
> Best,
> Michael
> 1987-Silverside
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