[Rhodes22-list] Sculling

[Bob and Kathy Quinn]

On our initial R22 our inherited engine was "iffy," so we carried a canoe oar.  
The sculling and canoe oar brought us safely back to our slip a number of times 
when we could not sail in.   My brother did a surprise visit one evening when we 
sculled and paddled in.  I said something lame about the motor to which he 
responded:  "it looked so natural that I thought that's how you came in every 
time."   Yes, it works best when the wind is down but wind only adds a bit more 
time.  As to effort, don't try to scull "too hard."  Just get a steady rhythm 
going and keep the motion smooth.  The second person (if you have one) with the 
oar adds to the movement and can steer.  There are several sized canoe oars.  
The shorter ones will fit in the shelves in the forward berth area out of the 
way.

Bob in Florida on the "NoKaOi 3"




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From: Sailor Joe <joscook at bellsouth.net>
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Sent: Fri, July 29, 2011 8:57:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Sculling


The rudder sculling is a good idea to remember and practice.  Quick and easy
to get into operation as well.  I wonder how much better an oar would work
and what size if anyone has tried it?


Leland wrote:
> 
> Joe,
> 
> I just did it a few weeks ago when my fuel line broke.  Fortunately I
> didn't have far to go.  Stan said you could get the boat up to 3 knots
> sculling in calm water and I believe it.  My tiller isn't tight in the
> rudder bracket and I didn't like the way it felt with all that play in it. 
> The biggest problem is that you want your rudder pulled up half way to get
> a good angle for propulsion but it's a terrible angle for steering.  I
> found myself paddling for speed and then coasting while trying to steer.
> 
> Give it a try--works better than you'd think, but it also works you better
> than you'd think.  Unless you're in Olympic shape I'd recommend taking it
> slow and easy.  I was definitely sore the following day.
> 
> Lee
> 1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
> Kent Island, MD
> 
> 
> Sailor Joe wrote:
>> 
>> Reading about the Pardies and their sailing without an engine just using
>> a sculling oar when needed.  
>> Curious, has anyone has experience/advice doing this on the Rhodes 22?
>> 
> 
> 

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