[Rhodes22-list] Centerboard thumping

[Michael D. Weisner]

I recommend treating the centerboard as it was meant to be, simply an aid to maintaining course. Since the Rhodes 22 sails very well with the incorporated shoal keel, I keep the centerboard up most of the time. I lower the board when I encounter course slippage and can accept the greater drag that the centerboard imposes. The Rhodes 22 tacks very well without the board, especially in light air, assuming that you partially furl the large Genoa if having issues coming through the wind.

My centerboard is in the full up position when motoring, launching and recovering, in light air and, of  course, when in shallow water. Changing the management of the resource in this manner prevents situations in which the centerboard may damage the trunk. Not only do I cleat off the centerboard line but it is tied to the handhold in the cockpit to prevent unintended deployment during launching.

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY
I’d rather be sailing :~)

-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Ric Stott
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 1:59 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Centerboard thumping

I absolutely recommend the hose parts in the CB slots. The Rhodes CB, especially the old restyle blade type is the weak point of the boat and is most vulnerable to damage. Yes it rattles and clunks in its trunk but it is free to rise through the top of the CB cap if you do something wrong, like backing up in the shallows or launching with the CB pendant loose.  You should do everything you can to prevent that kind of damage including the hose pieces. 
Ric
Dadventure. 

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