[Rhodes22-list] Swing keel help

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Dear Centerboardless on the water, (Don't know your name (the list doesn't
give one unless you sign your post),

Go out there and sail the boat, with or without a centerboard.   If the
boat is in the water now and isn't leaking and all the other systems are
OK.  (most are pretty simple) take it out for a spin.  It will sail great
downwind and not too bad upwind.  I've sailed lots of miles with a stuck
centerboard and had a great time.   Check the rigging, rudder and running
rigging.  You will have a standard main and not sure of your jib, just
check to see they are OK and ready to go.  Motor?  PFD's etc.?  Anchor and
line?  Cold Beer?  OK you are ready.   Make the centerboard another day.
The list contains lots of pictures of the centerboard arrangement, blocks
and attachment points.   Good luck and enjoy!

Chris Geankoplis
'83 Enosis
St. Pete, FL (for now)



On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 10:07 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> I recently acquired a 1970 Rhodes.  For a 50+ year old boat it appears to
> be
> in fairly good condition.  However the centerboard is missing.  I
> understand
> the missing board is the same shape as the rudder.  I believe I can build
> one using the rudder as a pattern.  What I do not know is how the
> centerboard attaches to the boat.  There are two large pins at the top of
> the housing with the rope going over the top of the pins, but I do not see
> any sign of a pin at the bow end of the keel.
>
> Also, how well does a Rhodes sail with the centerboard in the raised
> position.  Am eager to put her on the water, but don't know if I can wait
> until I make or acquire a centerboard.
>
> thanks for any input, pictures, or diagrams
>
>
>
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