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Rocket 22 Sailors: August 2010
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Monday, August 23, 2010. First post as new Rocket owner. Hull #10. Wondering about the tongue weight on the trailer. It seems awefully high. Maybe that is because I've been towing a boat half the weight, but 2-3 guys can't even lift it. Has anyone tried moving the axel slightly forward on the trailer? That would help tongue weight as well as turning radius. As long as there is still decent tongue weight and axel is behind keel, should be good right? Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Rocket 22 Sailors: New Rig Tune
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Saturday, September 18, 2010. So I decided to go back to Alan's advise to make sure I can get the main board flat, especially down low at max tension. The way our rig was tuned still had shit tons of shape in the main at 10 screws on the jack and it was already maxed on. The tensions were like so. In the end I ended up taking 8 turns off the D2! And 5 off the D3. Here are my numbers at the moment in detail. D3 0 - just loose. I can't wait to try this setup out. I'll let you guys know how it goes.
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Rocket 22 Sailors: Getting Dialed
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Thursday, September 23, 2010. Finally had a chance to test out the new rig tune on our wed night race. It's a success! Night and day difference by being able to properly flatten the main, especially down low in a breeze. This was with a very light-weight crew. It is like only 3" of main sheet difference. With the old tune, we definitely did not have that setup at all. The old setup was like a bucket and wouldn't depower. Lots to learn. Having fun though. No you are not talking to yourself! Let's hear wha...
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Rocket 22 Sailors: May 2009
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Friday, May 29, 2009. I've followed Jonathan's lead and added additional purchase to the traveler. I changed the singles on each side to fiddles, adding two parts per side. So far, the load is lighter in a breeze and is still smooth to adjust, making it easier for the driver to adjust on the fly. It does involve more string though. Links to this post. Monday, May 11, 2009. Maybe I need a new forestay that goes straight to the mast fitting, without the extra turnbuckle at the top? Thanks for any comments.
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Rocket 22 Sailors: April 2009
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009. I gave the following answer to the new owner of 2214 about how to tune the rocket rig, and I thought I might as well post it here so everyone can enjoy. Understand, that what follows is what I have found for my Rocket, and the numbers maybe different for yours. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). This blog is for all Rocket 22 owners, sailors and friends to comment about the Rocket 22 or anything else that takes their fancy. Don't be shy!
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Rocket 22 Sailors: New Owner Hull #3
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011. New Owner Hull #3. If so how the heck did you do that? And 2 What methods of locking down the keel have you used? This one is not locked down. Putting the mast up. You need a big ladder aft of transom to rest the mast on and two people. I wish the aft mast bracket that fits in the outboard bracket was adjustable to be longer, cause that would be ideal but it is not currently long enough to hold the mast high enough when stepping. April 26, 2011 at 9:38 AM. Lastly, lowers are se...
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Rocket 22 Sailors: October 2011
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Monday, October 3, 2011. Thought I'd share what I've cooked up here for dry sailing the Rocket from our in water slip. Our marina does not have a lift. We can dry sail the boat but it involves using the boat ramp. The ramp is not too bad but sometimes can get clogged with fisherman trying to get in and out with their boats. I saw that some powerboats in the marina are already using the airdock system and love it. www.airdock.com. However, the airdock does not work with keelboats. So I concocted a system ...
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Rocket 22 Sailors: Rocket Launch Pad
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Monday, October 3, 2011. Thought I'd share what I've cooked up here for dry sailing the Rocket from our in water slip. Our marina does not have a lift. We can dry sail the boat but it involves using the boat ramp. The ramp is not too bad but sometimes can get clogged with fisherman trying to get in and out with their boats. I saw that some powerboats in the marina are already using the airdock system and love it. www.airdock.com. However, the airdock does not work with keelboats. So I concocted a system ...
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Rocket 22 Sailors: Seaweed, Trailers, Engines and other Sundries
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Thursday, September 30, 2010. Seaweed, Trailers, Engines and other Sundries. No wind yesterday but since we needed to put the boat back on her trailer after my trailer modification spree, we went for a motor, anchor and a few beers at sunset. New Tohatsu 3.5hp 4 Stroke. Not idling very well unfortunately, probably bad gas. I really need to get on the program with getting the right gas and treating it etc. These 4-strokes are so finicky. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Rocket 22 Sailors: August 2009
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Friday, August 7, 2009. Thought the group would like to know. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). This blog is for all Rocket 22 owners, sailors and friends to comment about the Rocket 22 or anything else that takes their fancy. Don't be shy! Let's hear what you've got to say!
