R22 Discussion Group

Brain,

Brian,

The molds didn't determine if the forward opening ports were installed. In 1980 when I contracted with Stan for delivery of my '81 Rhodes 22, the ports were an option to provide airflow through the cabin. He laid a template over the deck, cut the holes, and set the ports. By the way, the ports were sealed to the deck with clear GE Silicone, which always failed to adhere to the fiberglass over time. The material was designed to be compressed as a gasket, not as filler. The leaks at the ports were complicated by the tendency to hold water when closed which always found its way past the internal screen/seal, no matter the age of the screen or how much the closed port was tightened. Snaps and canvas covers fixed the issue on my 1991 Rhodes.

Stan used two 1-1/2" pieces of 1/2" hose to hold the centerboard pivot in position. I have not seen copper pipes.

The mainsheet arrangement on the St. Maarten craft seems very much like the one that I had on my 1981 Rhodes. Instead of a traveler, the mainsheet was attached to a sheave on a line between the two backstays (see attached images). My 1991 R22 has the newer traveler which is a vast improvement.

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY
I’d rather be sailing :~)

Shanghai'd Summer 3.jpg

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The Rhodes 22 Discussion Group

Michael D. Weisner

Rhodes 22 in St. Maarten