[Rhodes22-list] motor access with aft stay mounted traveller

Sat Aug 5 18:56:48 EDT 2017

It is, the traveler is held in the sleeves with a bolt, should be able to
use a quick release pin.

Here is a link to a higher resolution picture, with my 4 year old at the
tiller... sadly he may think he is holding it, but the tiller clutch is
engaged.

https://goo.gl/photos/M7pKc5RK8LcRfB2M6

On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 1:44 PM Richard Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com>
wrote:

> This looks like a nice setup. Is it removable?
> Ric
>
> On Aug 2, 2017, at 11:50 PM, Curtis Ruck via Rhodes22-list <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
> I just assembled my own windward traveler (Harken) rig.  My old setup as it
> came from previous owner was two pulleys and two ropes... nearly impossible
> to adjust under sail.  My boat also has zero lifelines or rails to mount a
> traveler to.
>
> I mounted the Harken track on 1" OD fiberglass tubing for strength between
> backstays.  For the backstays, since i had to replace them due to a mast
> folding incident last fall, with assistance from a machine shop, took two
> short 4" pieces 1.25" OD stainless tubing and had them drill 2 holes all
> the way through the tubing.  In the holes for the back stays, i inserted
> 1/4" OD stainless tubing and flared the ends (like you would with an
> automotive brake line).  The 1/8 ends were flared while inserted in the
> traveler rail sleeve, to provide a "low" friction channel for the backstays
> to run through.  I then swaged the sleeves onto the backstay.
>
> [image: IMG_20170730_150748.jpg]
> If you look in the attached photo, behind my 6 year old daughter at the
> tiller, you can see my windward traveler rig.  And yes, I take my 2 and 4
> year old children out also...
>
> On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 3:35 PM Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca>
> wrote:
>
> Ric:
> No, I didn't get the email. My address is gstewart8 at cogeco dot ca.
> Graham
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org>] On Behalf
> Of
> Ric Stott
> Sent: July 31, 2017 7:07 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Cc: asnooch at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] motor access with aft stay mounted traveller
>
> Graham I designed and made two sets of attachments for the traveler ends. I
> have a set that I would sell as I don't feel the need for a back up set any
> longer. I emailed a pic of the installation and the drawings for it but I
> don't think the email ever reached you.
> I'll try again when I get to my office later.
> Ric
> Sv Dadventure.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 30, 2017, at 6:31 PM, Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:
>
> Thanks to all for their advice and suggestions. It is amazing how many
> versions of the same thing have been developed by Rhodies. I'll let
> you know what I do.
> Graham
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org>] On
> Behalf Of
> asnooch--- via Rhodes22-list
> Sent: July 29, 2017 10:41 AM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] motor access with aft stay mounted
> traveller
>
>
> Graham, I hope my solution helps. I've enjoyed it's use for over a
>
> decade.
>
> It's mounted on my stern rail with a traveler and spinlocks, not on
> the stays, and "out of the cockpit. If interested contact me for
> details. Burt Brody, Golden Snooch, 82 Rhodes 22.  asnooch at aol.com . See
>
> attached photo.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca>
> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Fri, Jul 28, 2017 9:14 pm
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] motor access with aft stay mounted traveller
>
> I was planning to construct a version of the aft stay mounted traveller.
> Having mocked up the bar on my boat I realized that my motor is
> virtually unreachable. I don't have the power lift or remote controls.
> Unless I am missing something this makes the traveller arrangement
> appear to be unfeasible. Has anyone come up with a solution to this
>
> problem?
>
> I was wondering about some sort of quick disconnect that would easily
> move the traveller bar out of the way.
> Any suggestions are welcome.
>
> Graham Stewart
> Agile. R22, 1976
> Kingston Ontario Canada
>
>
>
> __________________________________________________
> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>
> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives
> go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> __________________________________________________
>
> -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was
> scrubbed...
> Name: IMG_0744.JPG
> Type: image/jpeg
> Size: 1727548 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20170729/7e6a
> 5c03/a
> ttachment.jpe>
> __________________________________________________
> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>
> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives
> go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> __________________________________________________
>
> __________________________________________________
> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>
> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives
> go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> __________________________________________________
>
> __________________________________________________
> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>
> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go
> to
> http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> __________________________________________________
>
> __________________________________________________
> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>
> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go
> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> __________________________________________________
>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
>
> Name: IMG_20170730_150748.jpg
> Type: image/jpeg
> Size: 20329 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL: <
> http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20170803/932a70a4/attachment.jpg
> >
>
>
> __________________________________________________
> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>
> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go
> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> __________________________________________________
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
> ric at stottarchitecture.com
> o- 631-283-1777 <(631)%20283-1777>
> c- 516-965-3164 <(516)%20965-3164>
>
>
>
>
>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: Stott.Architecture.gif
Type: image/gif
Size: 728 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20170805/7f96bf52/attachment.gif>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: Stott.Architecture.gif
Type: image/gif
Size: 728 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20170805/7f96bf52/attachment-0001.gif>