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2017-08-03; 13:44:51 EDT
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This looks like a nice setup. Is it removable? RicSee the original archive post
> On Aug 2, 2017, at 11:50 PM, Curtis Ruck via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote: > > I just assembled my own windward traveler (Harken) rig. My old setup as it > came from previous owner was two pulleys and two ropes... nearly impossible > to adjust under sail. My boat also has zero lifelines or rails to mount a > traveler to. > > I mounted the Harken track on 1" OD fiberglass tubing for strength between > backstays. For the backstays, since i had to replace them due to a mast > folding incident last fall, with assistance from a machine shop, took two > short 4" pieces 1.25" OD stainless tubing and had them drill 2 holes all > the way through the tubing. In the holes for the back stays, i inserted > 1/4" OD stainless tubing and flared the ends (like you would with an > automotive brake line). The 1/8 ends were flared while inserted in the > traveler rail sleeve, to provide a "low" friction channel for the backstays > to run through. I then swaged the sleeves onto the backstay. > > [image: IMG_20170730_150748.jpg] > If you look in the attached photo, behind my 6 year old daughter at the > tiller, you can see my windward traveler rig. And yes, I take my 2 and 4 > year old children out also... > > On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 3:35 PM Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote: > >> Ric: >> No, I didn't get the email. My address is gstewart8 at cogeco dot ca. >> Graham >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf >> Of >> Ric Stott >> Sent: July 31, 2017 7:07 AM >> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List >> Cc: asnooch at aol.com >> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] motor access with aft stay mounted traveller >> >> Graham I designed and made two sets of attachments for the traveler ends. I >> have a set that I would sell as I don't feel the need for a back up set any >> longer. I emailed a pic of the installation and the drawings for it but I >> don't think the email ever reached you. >> I'll try again when I get to my office later. >> Ric >> Sv Dadventure. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jul 30, 2017, at 6:31 PM, Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks to all for their advice and suggestions. It is amazing how many >>> versions of the same thing have been developed by Rhodies. I'll let >>> you know what I do. >>> Graham >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On >>> Behalf Of >>> asnooch--- via Rhodes22-list >>> Sent: July 29, 2017 10:41 AM >>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org >>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] motor access with aft stay mounted >>> traveller >>> >>> >>> Graham, I hope my solution helps. I've enjoyed it's use for over a >> decade. >>> It's mounted on my stern rail with a traveler and spinlocks, not on >>> the stays, and "out of the cockpit. If interested contact me for >>> details. Burt Brody, Golden Snooch, 82 Rhodes 22. asnooch at aol.com . See >> attached photo. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> >>> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> >>> Sent: Fri, Jul 28, 2017 9:14 pm >>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] motor access with aft stay mounted traveller >>> >>> I was planning to construct a version of the aft stay mounted traveller. >>> Having mocked up the bar on my boat I realized that my motor is >>> virtually unreachable. I don't have the power lift or remote controls. >>> Unless I am missing something this makes the traveller arrangement >>> appear to be unfeasible. Has anyone come up with a solution to this >> problem? >>> I was wondering about some sort of quick disconnect that would easily >>> move the traveller bar out of the way. >>> Any suggestions are welcome. >>> >>> Graham Stewart >>> Agile. R22, 1976 >>> Kingston Ontario Canada >>> >>> >>> >>> __________________________________________________ >>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to >>> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list >>> >>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives >>> go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list >>> __________________________________________________ >>> >>> -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was >>> scrubbed... >>> Name: IMG_0744.JPG >>> Type: image/jpeg >>> Size: 1727548 bytes >>> Desc: not available >>> URL: >>> <http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20170729/7e6a >>> 5c03/a >>> ttachment.jpe> >>> __________________________________________________ >>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to >>> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list >>> >>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives >>> go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list >>> __________________________________________________ >>> >>> __________________________________________________ >>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to >>> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list >>> >>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives >>> go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list >>> __________________________________________________ >> __________________________________________________ >> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to >> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list >> >> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go >> to >> http://www.rhodes22.org/list >> __________________________________________________ >> >> __________________________________________________ >> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to >> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list >> >> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go >> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list >> __________________________________________________ >> > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: IMG_20170730_150748.jpg > Type: image/jpeg > Size: 20329 bytes > Desc: not available > URL: <http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20170803/932a70a4/attachment.jpg> > __________________________________________________ > To subscribe/unsubscribe go to http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list > > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list > __________________________________________________ Richard F. 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