[Rhodes22-list] What are these for?

[Scott Andrews]

From the length they look like supports to widen the cabin bench for sleeping.
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> On Jul 31, 2025, at 4:41 PM, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
> 
> They look rather like the standoffs on a boarding ladder complete with the rubber bumpers. My ladder is stainless steel but the pieces are about the same size as the metal ones on my ladder. Do you have a wooden ladder?
> 
> Attached is a photo of my ladder with the 1" rubber bumpers removed for replacement.
> 
> 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 Larry W
> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:10 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] What are these for?
> 
> Hi Sailors,
> 
> I bought my Rhodes 22 at an auction and I'm still learning about it.
> 
> On board were two round 1" diameter by 5 1/2" long rods with a rubber bumper on one end. They look to be used somewhere inside the boat. At least I think they belong with the boat.
> 
> Does anyone recognize these?
> 
> Larry Willis
> Serenity
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