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Ric Stott



[Rhodes22e-list] New Traveler Modifications

2021-03-27; 07:17:54 EDT

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2013-07-01

Posts: 431

I’ve seen other Rhodes with the traveler attached to the stern rail. It’s a compelling idea. My GBI 29 that I purchased from Stan about 7 years ago does a fairly good job but I’m in and out of the boat from the stern ladder often and it’s always in the way. 
I designed and built a couple of Delrin connectors with fast pins so I can remove one or both ends of the traveler and swing it out of the way or remove it. I have a spare pair of bar ends and the drawing I made to create them if anyone is interested. My stern rail has a kink in it from a crash my father had 25 years ago. I also want to add a passage in the rail at the ladder which will make using the stern ladder much easier. The newer 1” stern rails with the curves for the helm chairs are a big improvement over the older 7/8 tube like mine. If I upgrade my stern rail I might consider attaching a Harken or equal traveler to it. Then it’s out of the way for the ladder and operation the outboard.  
Stan is  a genius and the boat is a blessing to own. I’m proud of my boat and the organization.
Sail on. 
Ric
Dadventure.  

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