Dear All,

For what it's worth, I want to share a different solution that has worked well for me on my last 2 Rhodes 22s.  Both my '87 and my '90 refurb had problems with the outhaul car.  My '87 broke off the slider and my '90 jammed in the slot as the slot has burrs that will not permit the car to move smoothly.  In both cases, I eliminated the car entirely and just put a block (or on my '87 a double block) from the clew to the outhaul line.  The double block on my '87 gave additional leverage and made pulling the sail out much easier.  I did not need that on the '90 so went with a single block.  The only disadvantage is a slight loss of sail shape if the main is reefed.  I have the option to tie the clew to the boom when reefed with a simple velcro strap.  This solution is cheaper and makes deploying the mainsail effortless as long as you keep the wind off the port side.

The marina launched my boat on Friday and I am just waiting until the detail crew is finished to move it to my mooring.  I hope you all have a great sailing season.


*Thanks and Stay Well,*

*Stephen Staum*
s/v Pinafore
Needham, MA

On Sun, May 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM Weiss, Robert L via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> This is the new version of the car I bought from Stan a few years ago when
> my original one (below the new one) wore out. It was worth the money. The
> new one is much stronger and should last longer.
>
> Bob
>
> [cid:13ee8bf2-fdd7-4b03-a10f-21537cfa90a7]
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> Dr. Robert L Weiss Jr.
> Director of Music
> First United Methodist Carbondale, IL
> Professor Emeritus, SIUC
> S/V Beach Spring
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> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
> Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com>
> Sent: Sunday, May 3, 2026 9:43 AM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Out haul rigging
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> Barry,
>
> When you get the new car from Charles, please post a picture.  I'm just
> curious about what the latest and greatest version looks like.
>
> Thanks,
>
> --Peter
>
>
> [ Sent From rhodes22.net ]
>
> > On 2026-05-03, at 07:31:03 EDT, BARRY RUEHLEN wrote:
> >
> > Thanks to Roger, Robert, and Peter for your input pertaining to our
> outhaul
> > problem. The metal car seems to be the problem. With no forces on the
> car, it
> > will slide well through the track on the boom top. With any pressure to
> the
> > side, back, or front it doesn't want to slide at all. We have ordered
> the new
> > composite car from Charles. Hope that does it.
> > Best
> > Barry
> > Sv Rhodes22 (new name coming soon)
> > Saint James City, Fl.
> >
> >
> >
>
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