[Rhodes22-list] Solar Vent Installation in Pop Top

[Reuben Mezrich]

I thought it was great. I also had it on a Harbor 20, a boat made by Schock that was a copy of the Alerian that was designed by Gerry Hoyt and which featured his self tacking Hoyt boom. As others have pointed out you lose some speed, especially down wind cause it’s a smaller jib but on the other hand it’s a pleasure to sit back and tack by just moving the tiller. I await Stan’s new and improved design

Reuben Mezrich
Cell: 410-499-8922

> On Feb 19, 2021, at 10:51 AM, Jesse Shumaker <jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Sounds good, I look forward to hearing more about the self-tacking jib.  I
> think you mentioned that you used to have an IP380.  Did you like the setup
> with the self tacking staysail and boom?
> 
> Jesse
> 
>> On Fri, Feb 19, 2021 at 9:46 AM Reuben Mezrich <reuben.mezrich at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Jesse
>> Thanks...I was just following your lead
>> 
>> The eye is part of the assembly for a self-tacking jib which is a project
>> still in process. To his everlasting sorrow Stan took up the challenge of
>> creating one for me. To compound the problem I snatched the boat out of his
>> hands before he had finished and as it turns  out the first draft of the
>> project didn't work as I had hoped. Knowing Stan he will modify the design
>> and I look forward to reporting on it when it does arrive.
>> 
>> --Reuben
>> Reuben Mezrich
>> Pelican Cove in Sarasota
>> Cell: 410-499-8922
>> 
>> 
>> On Fri, Feb 19, 2021 at 10:38 AM Jesse Shumaker <
>> jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Rueben, the photos came through successfully.  Thanks for sharing and
>>> it's good to hear the installation went smoothly.  I see you have an eye
>>> mounted a little closer to the bow.  Just curious, do you plan to use
>> that
>>> for a UPS / Code Zero sail?
>>> 
>>> Jesse Shumaker
>>> S/V Zephyr
>>> 
>>> On Fri, Feb 19, 2021 at 8:08 AM Reuben Mezrich <reuben.mezrich at gmail.com
>>> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I installed the 3" NIcro Day/NIght Solar vent (N20803W) following
>> Jesse's
>>>> approach closely. Happily the hole that existed above the "anchor rode
>>>> locker" is 3 3/4" which is precisely the size called for in the
>>>> instructions (which are sparse but sufficient). I could even reuse the
>>>> screw holes that were used to hold down the cover plate that already
>>>> existed.
>>>> I don't know if the photos will attach (I"m using gmail on a Macbook
>> pro)
>>>> I've installed these vents in the past and was somewhat surprised to
>> find
>>>> that the size has grown over the years,,,but it still fit in (just
>>> missing
>>>> the jib furling line)
>>>> 
>>>> Reuben Mezrich
>>>> Pelican Cove in Sarasota
>>>> Cell: 410-499-8922
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 4:55 PM Joe Dempsey <joedempsey at hughes.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> The hatch itself is a vent. With the solar vent further aft, the
>>>>> ventilation
>>>>> would come all the way through the cabin fore to aft. I don't know
>> if I
>>>>> said
>>>>> that I have not gotten around to the Day/Night installation, so I
>>> haven't
>>>>> given up on the over the head option, but I think I will either
>> replace
>>>> the
>>>>> Day version in the Poptop or mount beside it. Decisions. Also on the
>>>>> acrylic
>>>>> hatch, it could be added weight on the hinge, plus being something
>> else
>>>> to
>>>>> trip over when going forward on the cabin working around the mast.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----
>>>>> Joe Dempsey
>>>>> s/v Respite
>>>>> Rhodes 22 1989/2005
>>>>> Deltaville,VA
>>>>> --
>>>>> Sent from: http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/
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