[Rhodes22-list] Forward lower stay extender for mast raising

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Jerry:

Interesting. I should be out at the yard in a month or so. I'll put it on
the list. I have never changed the turnbuckle, other than to get it out of
chain plate.  Within a link length has always provided sufficient
stability...


Cheers,
Shawn
S/V Sweet Baboo (Recycled 86)



On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 7:08 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Shawn, any chance you can lay it out and. Measure , in inches,between the
> two attachment points? My "tool" idea is to be able to adjust the length
> of the extender , instead of messing with the turnbuckle for the exact
> length ,with a little spring loading, just for good luck. If you never
> hear from me again, you can assume it didn't work. If it does, I'll post.
>
>
>
> >
> > I leave my winch on the boat off-season at the boatyard. Below is picture
> > of chain - it is 6 links w/ snap hook at each end.
> >
> > I am not sure what 'tool' would improve on the current system, since you
> > can choose and mark the link that best transfers control using the chains
> > provided (see the GB manual: Mast Hoist System - revised 3/08 - page 5).
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Shawn
> > S/V Sweet Baboo (Recycled 86)
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 6:14 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >
> >> Does  anybody know the length of the extender chain for mast raising? I
> >> would like the length  from the chain plate hole to the hole on the
> >> turnbuckle ,With the mast down. I'm working on a tool to help increase
> >> the
> >> control of the mast when lowering and raising, especially at the point
> >> where the forward lower shrouds take over for the upper shrouds on the
> >> way
> >> down. No pressure, but I need it by Friday .
> >>
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >>   Jerry Lowe
> >>
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