[Rhodes22-list] Leave Bimini up? Anchor rode rope to chain connection? IM...

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Rick,
 
Woody wax? What the hell is that? Sounds kinky to me.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 6/19/2015 2:23:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:

Rummy,

Woody Wax works great for all non-skid surfaces and  the cushions don't
slide off the cockpit  seats.

Regards,

Rick

On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 10:48 AM,  The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>  wrote:

> 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,
>  >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >  -----
> > Brooks Bridges
> > 1986, Recycled 2006   "Changes"
> > Cambridge, MD
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