Art,
The simple and proper solution is to order the replacement from GB. Stan is  
known for sending parts out quickly. In the interim, I would use a roofing 
nail.  It doesn't have coarse threads and it has a large head which will keep it 
from  disappearing into the mast and it is galvanized which means it won't 
rust. I  replaced my cars with new factory replacements several years ago and the 
newer  plastic holds up much better.
Different way to approach sail management in heavy air, but the majority of  
skippers will lower the boom prior to reducing sail. The main reason would be  
not to give up hull speed and still maintain control. If I know what the 
winds  are prior to going out, I will adjust the boom and the sheets accordingly.  
Making any further adjustments while out sailing are usually done after 
furling  all sail and then going forward if need be. Furling Jenny and furling main 
sail  make it an easy proposition, unless you have had to much rum to drink, 
which I  never do while sailing.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 7/16/2008 9:55:44 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
czerwonky at earthlink.net writes:

Rummy,

Given the unavailability of the car, and hopefully it is  available from 
Stan, I stand by my interim recommendation.  A replacement  car is obviously the 
better long term choice.  Additionally, I would have  the boom supported in 
either upper or lower position by some means, if a  replacement car is not fixed 
to the mast.  What better temporary  alternative do you recommend to a 
properly fitted screw?  A fastpin is  possible but may be too large.  In no case 
would I allow the boom to be  supported be the smaller PT fixture.

We have have a different approach  to sail management. Underway solo, if 
winds get heavy enough, I will first  first shorten the mainsail and headsail 
versus lowering the boom.  I  would never leave the helm or cockpit in heavy or 
gusty wind conditions - not  good headwork.  If I had a reliable crew I might 
then lower the boom, and  then possibly readjust the sails. Best resolution of 
all, as we have learned,  is to anticipate wind conditions before getting 
underway.  

I also  prefer the cockpit mobility available with the boom up.

Ultimately, the  greatest attribute of a good skipper depends on brain mass, 
not body  mass.

Chow,

Art



-----Original  Message-----

>From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
>Sent: Jul 16, 2008 8:39  AM
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list]  progress/bad advice
>
>Art,
>Not good advice. A replacement  car is readily available from GB. I wouldn't 
 
>use anything but an  original replacement and certainly not a machine screw. 
 
>Being  able to drop the boom is one of the easiest ways to adjust the 
rigging  
>for  big winds. However, some of our Rhodies obviously have  enough mass 
that 
>they  don't have a need to lower the center of  effort on their boat. :)
> 
>Rummy
> 
> 
>In a  message dated 7/16/2008 7:44:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,   
>czerwonky at earthlink.net writes:
>
>Tom,
>I wouldn't  lose sleep over the archives issue.  Our  Rhoadie skippers, with 
 
>just a few exceptions, have enough patience with our  fleet  colleagues to 
>address specific questions like this, even given that  many  are repeated.  
Your 
>picture says it all - you can see  both pins are the  same - Stan will 
probably 
>not have a  replacement, but can tell you where he  gets the assembled 
'car'.   In 
>the interim, the boom will have to be moved  up or down  infrequently - I 
have 
>never had to put mine into the lower  position  - use a #6 machine screw (or 
>one with reasonable fit,  including length) from  HD to hold it in either 
>position, until  you can replace the pin.  Stan  may be able to send you a  
>replacement car for a   cost.
>R,
>Art
>
>-----Original  Message-----
>>From: Tom Hogarty   <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
>>Sent: Jul 15, 2008 7:42  PM
>>To:  rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>Subject: Re:  [Rhodes22-list]  progress
>>
>>
>>Thanks, Art,  here is a picture of parts of the  two "cars" on the lower 
>mast.  
>>I can see the indentation where the  collar of the boom pin  latch  fit.  
How
>>do I obtain and  replace the  pin?  Does the mast need to be lowered?
>>I did not find   the archives helpful.
>>Many Thanks,
>>Tom   http://www.nabble.com/file/p18477261/IMG_0657.jpeg   
>>
>>
>>
>>Arthur H. Czerwonky  wrote:
>>>  
>>> Tom,
>>> Re. the  boom dropping - yes, there is a separate  pin latch for each of  
the
>>> two 'cars' that travel up and down the  mast.   Be aware that on the IMF
>>> mast, when you adjust the  upper  car, the IMF sail and its furling tube
>>> ride up or down  the  mast also, so additional weight is involved.  I
>>>  believe the  pin for the upper car will be 28 1/2 " above the base of  
the
>>>  mast.
>>> Happy sailing on a spectacular  boat!
>>>  Art
>>> 
>>> -----Original  Message-----
>>>>From:  Tom Hogarty  <tjhogarty at gmail.com>
>>>>Sent: Jul 13, 2008 9:33   PM
>>>>To:  rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>>>Subject:   [Rhodes22-list]    progress
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Mast went  up on our  newly named "acorn" this afternoon.  Yoke and   mast
>>winch
>>>>worked great as did the help from  the  documentation by former owner, Bob
>>>>Dobson,   this wonderful  forum, and Stan's great engineering.  Easy as  
>pie!  
>>>>Skiptress Alice cranked it all by  herself.  I had thought  we would need 
to
>>>>host a  barn raising party, but we did it all  by ourselfs.  It did  take
>>much,
>>>>much longer than 20  minutes,  but we learned so much about our boat in   
the
>>>>process.  Acorn is still trailered at Holiday Hill  on  the Rhodes River
>>south
>>>>of Annapolis and  has a mess of  details to go before launch.  I pulled  
the
>>>>pin to lower  the pop top mast attachment and the  boom came down as 
well.  
>>Is
>>>>there a  separate control pin for the boom?  The  pin for the pop  top
>>>>attachment is on the starboard side of the   mast.  None on the port side
>>>>where I might expect on  for  the boom.  My archive search was not as   
yet
>>>>helpful.
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>Tom   Hogarty
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