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Just a quick note. DO NOT WAX THE COCKPIT SEATS.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 6/19/2015 12:48:20 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:

Brooks,  I would not leave my Bimini out while at the mooring unless it's 
just an  overnight and I'm sure I'm going back the next day. I'd rather avoid 
the  stress on all the connection points and the shortened life due to UV, 
not to  mention what could happen in a severe storm with that kind of extra 
surface.  You can wax the cockpit once or twice a year and address any UV 
damage there.  

I also leave my Bimini rolled up with its cover on, standing upright  tied 
to the boom. That also secures the boom and reduces wear on the main  sheet 
block and shackles. 

I leave my anchor attached to the chain and  rode in a plastic milk crate 
in the lazerette. I leave a second anchor on the  bow pulpit and carry a 
second rode if I'm going to be doing more than s day  sail. Any anchor rode you 
buy will come with a loop at one end. I suggest  buying a galvanized shackle 
and using seizing wire to tie it so the pin  doesn't come loose. I think 
It's easier to just carry it forward and back than  it is to mess with 
reattaching the shackle and storing the rode up front.  

Happy sailing. 

Dave B 

> On Jun 18, 2015, at 10:48  PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List 
<rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>  
> Thanks Mary Lou,
> 
> Wow, 16 years. More than one cover?  
> 
> I like your idea of tying bimini to boom - bothered me that  it blocks my
> cabin top solar panel. I may alternate depending on mood  and weather
> forecast. I do have SS bows so feels pretty  sturdy.
> 
> I guess I'll have to experiment on anchor ideas. I'd  like to leave the
> anchor and chain on the bow pulpit if possible -  doesn't sound that heavy
> but awkward to carry. Fortress definitely  preferable. 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> 
> 
>  
> 
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