Rod,
I believe you are correct.
Rummy
In a message dated 3/15/2010 11:24:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
ellner at pressenter.com writes:
I just read a few of your thoughts. Maybe I'm missing something but if
the traveler is raised the IMF and boom won't be able to be lower to the
low setting on the mast. Or will it?
Rod Ellner
Derek Dodson wrote:
> John,
> Thanks, I really like this idea and can make one easy enough. I have also
> figured out that I need to leave the back stays loose and then take up
slack
> with line on the top blocks. That will make raising and lowering mast
> quicker to adjust. I trailer my boat so looking for anyway to make
raising
> mast easy.
>> Derek Dodson
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of John Lock
> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 10:02 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Backstay Spreader Bars
>> A couple years ago I built a new traveler for my '79 model It's
> actually relatively cheap and easy to do. In my case the main issue
> was access to the motor and rudder. The old traveler was set too low
> and was always in the way. Using a slightly shorter traveler allowed
> it to be set higher and solved the problem. Here's a web page from
> the project - http://www.relevantarts.com/pandion/traveler.html>> Cheers!
> John Lock
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
> Lake Sinclair, GA
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> On Mar 15, 2010, at 10:36, Derek Dodson wrote:
>>> Rob,
>> That looks like a good quick option. I don't know if there is any
>> advantage
>> on having a traveler bar except just might give a little more head
>> room.
>>>> Derek Dodson
>>>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Lowe, Rob
>> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 9:27 AM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Backstay Spreader Bars
>>>> Derek,
>> Not all Rhodes have a traveler bar, but I expect your 86 should.
>> I've got a
>> 76 that uses a "traveler wire". See which one you have. Here's
>> what mine
>> looks like. - rob
>>>>>>>http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attch/200610/20/travelerlowe
>>> r.jpg
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Derek Dodson
>> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 8:27 AM
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Backstay Spreader Bars
>>>> Hello, I am about ready to sail my 86 Rhodes and the only thing I
>> missing is
>> the transverse tubes that attach to the backstay. My backstay lines
>> have
>> blocks mounted on place where it looks like a stainless steel tube
>> should be
>> mounted.
>>>> Can anyone help me or tell me the lengths of the tubes that are used?
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Derek Dodson
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